6 Day itinerary in Kenya, Africa
Kenya Highlands, Aberdare & Ol Pejeta
Travel from Nairobi through Kenya’s central highlands for Mount Kenya forest walks, Aberdare wildlife viewing, and Ol Pejeta game drives, including the chimpanzee sanctuary, rhino conservation areas, Big Five tracking, and a return to Nairobi for departure.
By Esther and Amos
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
Driver as a Guide
starting point
Nairobi
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Sustainable Travel
Safari
Nature & Widlife
Adventure
Culture & History
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Track the Big Five in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
See East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and the last two white rhinos
Explore Kenya’s only chimpanzee sanctuary for rescued and orphaned chimps
Watch birds and forest wildlife in Mount Kenya and Aberdare
Track the Big Five in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
See East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and the last two white rhinos
Explore Kenya’s only chimpanzee sanctuary for rescued and orphaned chimps
Watch birds and forest wildlife in Mount Kenya and Aberdare
Itinerary
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi | Airport meet and leisure time
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where your professional driver-guide will meet and welcome you.
From the airport, transfer to your city hotel for check-in and time to relax after your international flight. The remainder of the day is free for you to unwind and enjoy the hotel facilities.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is Nairobi’s main international gateway.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel
Day 2
Day 2: Mount Kenya Region | Highlands drive and forest walks
After breakfast, leave Nairobi and drive north toward the Mount Kenya National Park region. Along the way, take in views of tea plantations, rural landscapes, and Kenya’s central highlands.
Arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, set out on guided nature walks and light trekking through the forest ecosystem, with chances to spot forest wildlife, birdlife, and panoramic views across the Mount Kenya landscape.
After your forest activities, return for time to relax.
Mount Kenya is the second-highest mountain in Africa after Kilimanjaro.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Castle Forest Lodge
Day 3
Day 3: Mount Kenya Exploration | Forest walks, birds, and culture
Spend the day exploring the rich ecosystem of Mount Kenya National Park through guided nature walks, bird watching, and forest exploration.
Optional experiences include photography walks and cultural interactions with local highland communities.
In the afternoon, relax while observing wildlife that frequently visits the nearby waterhole.
Mount Kenya National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Castle Forest Lodge
Day 4
Day 4: Aberdare National Park | Forests, waterfalls, and wildlife
After breakfast, depart Mount Kenya for Aberdare National Park and arrive by mid-morning.
This distinctive highland park features dense forests, waterfalls, and cool mountain air. Spend time on forest exploration and scenic drives, with opportunities to spot elephants, buffalo, and other forest species.
In the afternoon, relax while viewing wildlife at the waterhole, one of the highlights of the Aberdare experience.
Aberdare National Park was established in 1950 in Kenya’s central highlands.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: The Treetops Lodge
Day 5
Day 5: Ol Pejeta Conservancy | Rhinos, chimps, and game drive
After an early breakfast, depart Aberdare for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya’s leading private conservancies and a place recognized for strong conservation efforts.
Arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out on a game drive in the conservancy, including visits to the chimpanzee sanctuary and rhino conservation areas. Ol Pejeta has the largest population of black rhinos in East Africa, along with a wide variety of other wildlife.
After the game drive, return for time to relax.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is home to Kenya’s only chimpanzee sanctuary.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Maisha Sweetwaters Camp
Day 6
Day 6: Return to Nairobi | Morning game drive and departure
After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive within Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Then depart for Nairobi, taking in scenic countryside views along the way. On arrival in the city, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your safari experience.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy lies on the equator between the foothills of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Tamarind Tree Hotel
- Castle Forest Lodge
- The Treetops Lodge
- Maisha Sweetwaters Camp
Meals
- Breakfast (6)
- Lunch (4)
- Dinner (4)
Transport
- Arrival transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Transfer from Nairobi to the Mount Kenya region
- Transfer from Mount Kenya to Aberdare National Park
- Transfer from Aberdare to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Transfer from Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Nairobi
- Departure transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Activities
- Guided nature walks in Mount Kenya National Park
- Bird watching in Mount Kenya National Park
- Scenic drives in Aberdare National Park
- Wildlife viewing at the Aberdare waterhole
- Game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Visit to the chimpanzee sanctuary
- Visit to rhino conservation areas
- Short morning game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Big Five tracking
Not Included
- International flights to and from destination
- Mandatory travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Departure taxes
- ETA or visa fees into Kenya
- Baggage and medical insurance
- Drinks
- Laundry
- Any items not specified in the inclusions
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