Kenya Safari 2026 – a lifetime small group adventure

SUMMARY

Date: Saturday 31st January to Sunday 8th February  – 7 nights with 7 days on Safari.

There are options to extend and we can help you with travel plans.

Guide: Alison Mees with a driver from Gamewatchers Safaris

Base : You stay in 3 places to get the most from this experience and to have a night in Nairobi after travelling.

31st Jan  1 night Eka Hotel, Nairobi

1st Feb  3 nights Rhino Camp, Ol Pejeta Conservancy

4th Feb 4 nights  Porini Masai Camp in Ol Kinyei Conservancy

On Safari it is advisable to share a tent and we will discuss your preference with you.

What is Included:

• 1 night Nairobi Hotel on B & B basis
• Flights to and from the Masai Mara/Ol Pejeta from Wilson Airport
• Airport transfers on arrival and to Wilson Airport (departure day from Wilson Airport the transfer is extra)
• 7 nights accommodation, meals and safari activities at the camps.
• Local alcoholic beverages/soft drinks at the camps
• Exclusive 4 x 4 vehicles, giving us full control over our activities.
• Park fees
• 1 visit to a Masai Village
• walking safari & night drives
• Flying Doctor emergency medical service

 What is not Included:

• International Flight
• Kenya Visa (currently $34) – application is online and we can help
• Travel Insurance
• Items of a personal nature and gratuities

DETAILS

A safari is on many of our WalkingWomen’s trip of a lifetime. Our guests who went last year would all highly recommend it.

Alison has spent over 3.5 years living and working in the Mara and know the Conservancies and some of the lion prides and cheetahs well.

Alison leads safari`s  to Kenya where camps are based in Conservancies, close to the action and far less crowded. The crowds of 30+ vehicles per sighting that can be seen in the Reserve are never at risk in the conservancies. Alison is a wildlife photographer and knowledge of the animal’s behaviour is a key component to this photography. It allows us to often predict where the animal will be in a few minutes time when we are on a sighting.  This allows the animal to come to us which is a much better experience and most importantly for the wildlife as it puts them at ease (no chasing). As with any natural environment, the wildlife comes first and us second.  We ensure that the welfare of the wildlife is not compromised or impeded by our presence.

Using small tented camps giving an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.  Meals are freshly prepared each day, so any diet requirements can be catered for.  Rhino Camp in Ol Pejeta has a waterhole in front of the camp and the added bonus of a hide where you can sit and watch what comes and goes from the waterhole.

Vehicles

Using open sided 4×4 vehicles with a maximum of 4 people in a vehicle.  Giving you plenty of space to move around when needed.

The Camps:

Rhino Camp

This small and intimate safari eco- camp is located within Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a vast 90000-acre wildlife area between the Aberdares and the majestic Mount Kenya. The conservancy is home to a variety of animals including the “Big Five”. It is the largest sanctuary in East Africa for the endangered Black Rhino and is also a sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees.

Rhino Camp is in a secluded valley, on the banks of a seasonal river and under the shade of acacia trees. The Kenyan safari camp in Ol Pejeta consists of just eight spacious and comfortable guest tents, one of which is a two roomed family unit.  The camp also features the only hide in the conservancy. The hide overlooks a busy watering hole at the front of the mess area. Each tent has been carefully sited to take advantage of the wonderful surrounding views and is tastefully furnished and has solar-power lighting and en-suite hot shower and flush toilet.

Masai  Camp

Porini Masai Mara Camp in Ol Kinyei Conservancy, set in an 18,700 acre wilderness

ITINERARY

These safaris are flexible with the itinerary starting early each morning as this is the best light to photograph in, but also the time when the predators are more active.  During the trip you will take a walk across the open plains, game drives morning, afternoon and a night drive, spend time at the waterhole/hide at Ol Pejeta.  As a wildlife photographer Alison will also be available to give advice and support for those wanting to improve photography skills.