Join us in May 2024 for the next instalment of our popular Kenya Safari & Conservation Retreat! Expect unlimited game drives, wildlife interaction, conservation education, meet the Ol Pejeta rangers and enjoy twice daily yoga classes in the bush with your hosts, Kat & Laura. This retreat also includes an optional 2-night extension to Sarara Camp in Northern Kenya (more details further down).
DATES: Monday 20th - Sunday 26th May 2024
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our days will be spent unwinding on the yoga deck overlooking the river (which is often visited by giraffe and elephants), enjoying meals under the African sun and on unlimited game drives getting up close and personal with Ol Pejeta’s diverse and populous wildlife including lion, cheetah, leopard, rhino, elephant, giraffe, zebra and more.
THE CONSERVATION FOCUS
This retreat is in partnership with the Ol Pejeta Conservancy and all proceeds will go toward important conservation projects. During our stay we’ll be learning about some of the projects we are funding, including a visit to the northern white rhinos, the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a K9 security demonstration and behind the scenes visit to meet the rangers.
Our accomodation.
The Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages are tucked away along a beautiful, acacia studded river line, in the heart of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s exclusive wilderness area. Built in 2017, The Safari Cottages is the brainchild of safari industry veterans, Andy and Sonja Webb who wanted to create an environment that makes you feel like you have always belonged here. Above all else you’ll find unfussy, eco-friendly luxury, superior service and top-quality food and guiding.
Each spacious safari cottage sleeps 2 or 4 people in ensuite bedrooms that open up at the front to extensive views to the river and plains beyond. Though each cottage (four in total) is private we’ll all be enjoying fireside, starlit evenings and dining together on the river platform, or on the patio of the central cottage in bad weather. Your safari cottage is also fully serviced; cleaned daily and a private butler on call should you need anything at all during your stay.
Our schedule.
Our schedule on safari is really flexible, with all activities being optional, and the game drives on some days will include other elements including visits to Ol Pejeta’s conservation projects, like the chimpanzee sanctuary, the Northern White Rhino enclosure and the K9 security team.
Day one
8AM: Attendees to meet at 254 Ole Sereni Hotel, in Nairobi for group transport to Ol Pejeta
2PM: Arrival at Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages: briefing, lunch, settle in
3PM: Vinyasa Yoga (gentle post-travel stretches)
4PM: Afternoon game drive & sundowners
8PM: Dinner
Our schedule on safari.
6.15AM: Sunrise meditation & vinyasa yoga
7.30AM: Morning game drive and picnic breakfast
1PM: Lunch
3PM: Restorative Yoga
4PM: Afternoon game drive & sundowners
8PM: Dinner
Departure day
7AM: Breakfast and morning at leisure
9AM: Pick up and transfer to Nairobi (direct to the airport for flights departing after 6PM, or drop off at Ole Sereni Hotel for the afternoon or overnight – at own cost)
Sarara Extension:
Those continuing on to Sarara will be driven to Northern Kenya, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon activity. The following day is full of activities: game drives, bush walks and a visit the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary as well as the Singing Wells if weather allows. Our final morning will be at leisure and we’ll take a light aircraft flight to Nairobi. When we land at midday you will be driven to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or to a hotel in Nairobi if you are staying on.
Making a booking.
There are 2 spaces remaining on this retreat. Please do drop us an email if you fancy a last minute adventure! We’d love to have you.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
Accommodation: 6 nights at The Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages in luxury en suite bedrooms. You have the option for shared rooms or a private room (two private cottages are available on a first come, first serve basis). We have exclusive use of the whole property!
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Catering is available for your dietary requirements.
Drinks: a selection of white and red wines and spirits, soft drinks, juices, tea, coffee and drinking water
Activities: all activities as mentioned in the itinerary
Transfers to and from Nairobi: from designated pick up and drop off points
Sarara: shared accommodation, all meals, drinks, activities and transport
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
International flights and any other travel not outlined in the itinerary
Any additional activities not mentioned
Travel Insurance (required) eg. World Nomad
Optional Sarara Extension
This retreat includes an optional 2-night extension to the luxury, remote Sarara Camp in Northern Kenya. Our stay here includes game drives, bush walks, a visit to the Samburu singing wells (weather dependant) and a visit the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary to meet the rescued elephants this retreat extension supports.
Other important travel information.
PICK UP DAY: Our pick location is the Ole Sereni Hotel, near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Aiport. We suggest you plan to arrive the day before the retreat and overnight in the hotel or one near by so you’re relaxed and ready for our adventure. Transport can be arranged for you by the hotel, including a pick up from the airport.
VISAS & VACCINATIONS: Please ensure you have your visa ahead of time and all relevant vaccination certificates. For most up to date travel information check the CDC website.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: You are required to ensure that you have fully comprehensive travel insurance ahead of your trip. Your insurance details will be required before the trip commences.
