Private Safari · 5 Days · Kenya

5-Day Kilimanjaro Safari Itinerary

From the rhino sanctuaries of Laikipia to the elephant herds beneath Africa's tallest mountain

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What to Expect

Two landscapes. Last Northern White Rhinos. Kilimanjaro’s elephant herds.

This five-day safari combines two of Kenya’s most rewarding wildlife landscapes — the conservation strongholds of Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the elephant kingdom of Amboseli National Park.

Begin in the Laikipia highlands, where Ol Pejeta protects East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and the last two northern white rhinos left on the planet.

Then journey south to Amboseli, where elephant herds move beneath the snow-capped silhouette of Kilimanjaro — Africa’s highest peak, rising just across the Tanzanian border.

Elephant herd walking beneath Kilimanjaro, Amboseli
5 Days
2 Parks
Private Guide
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5-Day Kilimanjaro Safari Itinerary

Six Days. Three Landscapes.
One Kenya. Made by Inside Kenya Safaris!

Day 1 · Arrival in Nairobi

Touch Down in Kenya

Upon arrival at JKIA Nairobi airport, you will be met and transferred to the Hilton Garden Inn where you are booked for 1 night on bed & breakfast basis.

1 Night
Nairobi
Bed & Breakfast
Basis
Private
Transfer
Easy Start
To Your Journey
Time To
Unwind
Day 2 · Into Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Where Conservation Meets the Wild

After breakfast at the hotel, depart with all your luggage driving north of Nairobi past one of the world's largest pineapple plantations, coming into the agricultural rich central highlands of Kenya where vast farms of Kenya's arabica coffee are located, enjoying the scenic views of the seemingly never-ending Aberdare range of mountains until you arrive at your camp for lunch & check-in, followed by afternoon game viewing drive within Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Dinner & overnight at your camp.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy: situated in Laikipia County, Central Kenya right on the Equator, is one of Kenya's most important wildlife sanctuaries, lying between the Aberdare Ranges and Mount Kenya, and offering spectacular views of both. It has the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa with over 100 individuals.

It combines cutting-edge conservation work with community development and sustainable tourism. It is here where world-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall started a sanctuary for the endangered chimpanzees which were rescued from Central Africa where they were faced with eminent extinction. These chimps have today found a safe home and their numbers have since doubled whilst in this sanctuary which is not their endemic habitat. Ol Pejeta Conservancy is also home to the extremely endangered Northern White Rhinos where the world's ONLY two surviving Northern Whites, Najin and Fatu, are found. Ol Pejeta gained global attention as the home of Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, who passed away in 2018. His legacy continues through advanced reproductive technologies aimed at saving the subspecies.

Drive North
To Laikipia
Afternoon
Game Drive
2 Nights
Ol Pejeta
Full
Board
Rhino
Sanctuary
Day 3 · Full Day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

A Second Day Among Rhinos

Morning & afternoon game viewing activities within the conservancy. All meals & overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp.

Full Day
Ol Pejeta
Two Game
Drives
Northern White
Rhinos
Sweetwaters
Tented Camp
Full
Board
Day 4 · South to Amboseli National Park

Towards Mt. Kilimanjaro

After breakfast in Sweetwaters, drive south into Nairobi, lunch at the Hilton Garden Inn followed by afternoon drive, further south to Amboseli National Park where you are booked for 2 nights at Praro Amboseli Camp.

Amboseli National Park: is found in Loitoktok District in southern Kenya, near the Tanzania border. It is one of Kenya's most iconic safari destinations covering 392 km² (151 sq mi), world-famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. It offers a unique blend of wildlife, landscapes, and cultural experiences that make it a must-visit for travelers. It is cited by UNESCO as a Biosphere, the perfect co-existence of man & nature! Amboseli, being a semi-arid scrubland, is survived by two unique and natural swamps with floating vegetation. These swamps get their water through underground rivers coming in from the nearby Mt. Kilimanjaro. It is this floating vegetation that attracts numerous elephant families that make their way from the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro every morning to spend the day foraging through these swamps until late afternoon when they make their way back to the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Amboseli is nicknamed the “Home of the African Elephant” for its exceptionally large herds; visitors often see dozens of elephants at once. It is one of the best places in Africa for close-up elephant photography as well as a key site for elephant research, contributing to global understanding of elephant behavior and conservation. Additionally, Amboseli has over 400 bird species thriving in its swamps and wetlands, besides numerous other animal species.

Drive South
Via Nairobi
Kilimanjaro
Views
2 Nights
Amboseli
Half
Board
Praro
Amboseli Camp
Day 5 · Amboseli National Park

Home of the African Elephant

Morning & afternoon game viewing drives, all meals at your camp.

Elephant
Herds
Two Game
Drives
Amboseli
Swamps
400+
Bird Species
Full
Board
Day 6 · Departure

Homeward Bound

After a leisurely breakfast, depart Amboseli National Park mid-morning, drive back to Nairobi, JKIA for your homebound flight.

Leisurely
Breakfast
Drive Back
To JKIA
Onward
Flight
Final
Memories
Safe
Travels
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Choose Your Group Size

Private safari, priced per person

All prices are per person, sharing. Select your group size below.

Group size
Price per person
US$ 2,597
per person, sharing
Any person occupying a room alone will pay a single room supplement of USD 462.

No hidden fees. No joining other groups. A private journey, exactly as described.

The above cost is subject to change based on the tourist season — low, high, peak, Easter, or Christmas — during your time of travel.

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Everything taken care of. So you can simply enjoy.

We’ve included all the essentials for a seamless safari experience.
The only things you’ll need to arrange are your flights and personal extras.

Included
Accommodation

All lodge and tented camp accommodation throughout your safari.

Dining
  • All meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Safari Experience
  • Exclusive Transportation in a customised safari Toyota land cruiser fitted with a pop-up roof for ease of wildlife viewing and photography
  • Professional, KPSGA-certified safari guide
  • Daily game viewing drives and activities as per itinerary
Park Fees & Permits

All park entry fees and government taxes included.

Transfers

Airport meet & greet at JKIA and transfers to your Nairobi hotel on arrival.

Not Included
International Flights

Return international flights to and from Kenya.

Visa Fees

Entry visa and any associated application fees.

Travel Insurance

Comprehensive travel insurance is recommended.

Items Not Mentioned

Personal expenses, souvenirs, laundry and items not mentioned in inclusions.

Your Journey Mapped Out

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Here’s a summary of your 4-night journey. Everything can be personalised to suit you perfectly.

Safari at golden hour
Your Journey
  1. 1
    Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia
    Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia
    2 Nights
    Sweetwaters Tented Camp
    Full Board
  2. 2
    Amboseli National Park
    Amboseli National Park
    2 Nights
    Praro Amboseli Camp
    Full Board
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Your Safari, Your Way

Your itinerary is completely flexible.

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Alex King’oo, Founder and Lead Guide

I’ll personally refine every detail before you book. My goal is simple — to create a safari that exceeds your expectations and stays with you for a lifetime.

Alex King’oo
Alex King’oo · Founder & Lead Guide
30+ Years
Guiding in Kenya
Hundreds of
Happy Travellers
Passionate about
Conservation
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Why Book With Us

Three things that set every Inside Kenya safari apart

Private & Personal

No shared vehicles, no joining someone else's itinerary. Every drive, every camp, every detail is planned around you.

Expert-Led

Led personally by one of our KPSGA-certified guides, with decades of experience in the field — not a guide assigned from a roster.

Conservation-Minded

Ol Pejeta and Amboseli are working conservation landscapes. We partner with operators who put protection first, so your safari supports the places it visits.

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