6 Days Royal Route
A captivating journey through Kenya’s central highlands and wild conservancies, from the scenic landscapes of Laikipia and the misty forests of the Aberdares to the renowned wildlife haven of Ol Pejeta. This safari blends rare wildlife encounters, dramatic scenery, and authentic wilderness experiences before returning to Nairobi for departure.
General Information
Inclusions
- – Accommodation on a shared or private basis at selected hotels
- Lodges
- Or camps
- – Meals as specified in the itinerary (usually breakfast
- Full board in safari lodges)
- – Transport in a safari vehicle
- Tour van
- Or coach with a professional driver-guide
- – Park entry fees for national parks and reserves listed in the program
- – Game drives and sightseeing activities as outlined
- – Bottled drinking water during game drives or long road trips
- – Applicable government taxes and service charges
Exclusions
- – International and domestic flights unless explicitly stated
- – Visa fees and travel insurance
- – Personal expenses such as laundry
- Phone calls
- Minibar items
- And souvenirs
- – Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safaris
- Cultural village visits)
- – Tips and gratuities for drivers
- Guides
- And hotel staff
- – Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified as included
- – Anything not mentioned under “Inclusions” (the legal safety net line)
Daily Breakdown
Nairobi: Arrive in Nairobi. Meet & Greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
Laikipia: “It was not just the beauty and wildness of the landscape. It was not just the smells, intense of dust and elephant, of jasmine and moonflower, nor the incredible concert of birds singing with liquid voices in the golden afternoons. It was not just the profile of the hills and the short purple sunsets, nor the vivid colours of the hibiscus and of the sky and of the yellow grass, nor the emotions of a sudden rustle of leaves of a scared francolin while I was walking alone in the bush, nor the surprise of the leopard, still as a statue in the full moon.”
Arrive in time for hot buffet style lunch before proceeding for your rewarding late afternoon/evening game drive.
Laikipia: Post breakfast, depart for your full day game drive having carried picnic lunch boxes to be enjoyed in the heart of the park as you search for the big five under the Kenyan skies. Return to the lodge after sunset.
Aberdares National Park: “Majestic Peaks, Moorlands... Intriguing Falls”. The misty valleys, hills and mountains of the Aberdares are truly a magnificent sight. The rare wildlife species include the Black Rhino, Black Serval, Black Leopard (seldom seen) and the Eastern Bongo are some of the parks’ highlights.
Arrive in time for rest and hot buffet style lunch before proceeding for your rewarding late afternoon/evening game drive.
Ol Pejeta: This conservancy is located in Laikipia country, west on the equator of Nanyuki between the foothills of Aberdares and Mt Kenya. Boasting the largest black Rhino sanctuary in East Africa, it is also home to the remaining two northern White Rhinos in the world. The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is situated here and is the only place where Chimpanzees can be seen. It also hosts the Big Five among other animals.
Arrive in time to enjoy an enroute game drive to the lodge arriving in time for hot buffet style lunch before proceeding for your rewarding late afternoon/evening game drive and visit to the Chimp sanctuary.
Nairobi: Return to the capital and head to the airport for your international flight back home.