Discover Kenya’s remarkable conservation success on this 12-Day Save the Rhino Safari, a carefully designed wildlife adventure by Crystal Tours taking you through the country’s most celebrated rhino sanctuaries and conservancies. Combining luxury accommodation, unforgettable game drives, and exclusive conservation experiences, this safari offers a rare opportunity to witness both black and white rhinos thriving in their natural habitats while supporting the long-term protection of these endangered giants
Ready To Explore This 12-Day Save the Rhino Safari Kenya?
Overview
The 12-Day Save the Rhino Safari is more than a traditional wildlife holiday- it’s an immersive conservation journey across Kenya’s premier rhino habitats.
Beginning in Nairobi, you’ll travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Congreve Conservancy and Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for their thriving rhino populations, spectacular birdlife, and dramatic landscapes.
Continue to Solio Ranch, one of Africa’s most successful private rhino breeding sanctuaries, before exploring the world-renowned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, home to one of the largest populations of endangered black rhinos and Grevy’s zebras.
The adventure then takes you to Sera Community Conservancy, where you’ll enjoy a unique rhino tracking experience alongside expert rangers while learning about community-led conservation initiatives.
Your safari concludes at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and home to the world’s last two northern white rhinos, as well as the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya.
Throughout your journey, you’ll stay in carefully selected luxury safari lodges and camps while travelling in a private 4*4 safari vehicle accompanied by an experienced Crystal Tours guide.
Highlights
- Visit Kenya's leading rhino conservancies
- Search for black and white rhinos
- Explore Lake Nakuru National Park
- Game drives in Solio Ranch
- Discover Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
- Guided rhino tracking in Sera Conservancy
- Visit the world's last northern white rhinos
- Meet Baraka the blind black rhino
- Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Excellent photography opportunities
- Luxury safari lodges and camps
Itinerary
This 12-day conservation safari begins in Nairobi before travelling to the Great Rift Valley and the wildlife-rich landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park. Continue to the renowned rhino sanctuary of Solio Ranch before exploring Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, one of Africa's leading conservation success stories.
The journey then takes you to Sera Community Conservancy for an unforgettable rhino tracking experience before concluding at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where you'll visit the world's last remaining northern white rhinos, meet Baraka the blind black rhino, and explore Kenya's only chimpanzee sanctuary.
Designed for wildlife lovers and conservation enthusiasts, this safari offers exceptional game viewing while supporting the protection of one of Africa's most endangered species.
Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), a Crystal Tours representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Nairobi.
The remainder of the day is yours to relax after your international flight. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to unwind at the hotel, enjoy its facilities, or explore nearby attractions before your conservation adventure begins.
Your safari guide will provide a comprehensive briefing, outlining the exciting journey ahead through Kenya's premier rhino sanctuaries and wildlife conservancies.
Accommodation: Crown Plaza Nairobi Airport Hotel
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi and journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Rift Valley towards Congreve Conservancy, part of the larger Soysambu Conservancy ecosystem.
Enjoy spectacular views of the Rift Valley escarpment before arriving at your luxury camp in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, head out on your first game drive through the conservancy. This beautiful private reserve is home to plains game, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and a remarkable variety of birdlife. The surrounding landscapes also provide magnificent views of Lake Elementaita, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for flamingos and great white pelicans.
Because you're staying within a private conservancy, you also have the opportunity to enjoy optional activities such as guided nature walks, mountain biking, or exciting night game drives (additional cost).
Return to camp as the sun sets over the Rift Valley for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mbweha Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Rise early for breakfast before heading into Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya's most successful wildlife conservation areas.
Spend the entire day exploring the park with your experienced guide. Lake Nakuru is internationally recognised for protecting both black rhinos and southern white rhinos, making it one of the best places in Africa to observe these endangered animals.
Besides rhinos, the park supports healthy populations of lions, leopards, buffaloes, Rothschild's giraffes, waterbucks, zebras, baboons, and numerous antelope species.
Drive along the lakeshore in search of flamingos, pelicans, fish eagles, and other water birds before stopping at scenic viewpoints including Baboon Cliff and the picturesque Makalia Falls.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park while surrounded by spectacular Rift Valley scenery.
After a rewarding day of wildlife viewing, return to your camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Mbweha Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, check out and journey north through Kenya's picturesque central highlands towards Solio Ranch Conservancy, one of Africa's most successful rhino breeding sanctuaries.
Nestled between the majestic Aberdare Ranges and the slopes of Mount Kenya, Solio Ranch is renowned for having one of the highest concentrations of both black and white rhinos in the world. Its exclusive setting and limited visitor numbers provide exceptional wildlife viewing away from the crowds.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch before enjoying some leisure time.
Later in the afternoon, set off on your first game drive through the conservancy. Besides rhinos, Solio is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, African wild dogs (occasionally), buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, elands, waterbucks, and a rich variety of birdlife.
Return to your lodge as the sun sets for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Rhino Watch Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
oday is dedicated to exploring one of Kenya's finest wildlife conservancies.
After an early breakfast, enjoy a full day of game drives across Solio Ranch. The conservancy is internationally recognized for its outstanding rhino conservation programme and has played a vital role in restocking rhino populations across Kenya.
With the guidance of your expert safari guide, search for both black and white rhinos grazing across the open plains. The conservancy also supports healthy populations of lions, leopards, hyenas, zebras, giraffes, warthogs, impalas, and numerous bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the conservancy or return to the lodge depending on your preferred pace.
The afternoon offers further opportunities for wildlife photography as the golden light transforms the landscape into one of Kenya's most beautiful safari settings.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Rhino Watch Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart Solio Ranch and continue north to the award-winning Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, one of Africa's leading conservation success stories.
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lewa protects some of Kenya's most endangered wildlife while supporting surrounding communities through sustainable conservation initiatives.
Arrive at your luxury safari camp in time for lunch before settling into your elegant accommodation overlooking the conservancy.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive through Lewa's diverse landscapes, which include open grasslands, acacia woodlands, riverine forests, and rolling hills.
Lewa is home to one of Kenya's largest populations of black rhinos, healthy numbers of white rhinos, the world's largest population of Grevy's zebras, as well as elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, reticulated giraffes, elands, and over 450 bird species.
As the day comes to an end, return to camp for dinner beneath the African sky.
Accommodation: Lewa Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up to the sights and sounds of the African wilderness before enjoying a hearty breakfast overlooking the conservancy.
Today is dedicated to exploring the remarkable landscapes and wildlife of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Accompanied by your experienced guide, set out on a full-day game drive through one of Kenya's most celebrated conservation areas.
Lewa is internationally recognised for its successful protection of endangered species and offers exceptional opportunities to see both black and white rhinos in their natural habitat. The conservancy is also home to the world's largest population of Grevy's zebras, along with elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes, elands, and over 450 bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location or return to camp for lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive. Every season brings new wildlife encounters, making each drive a unique experience.
As the sun begins to set, return to your luxury camp for dinner and a relaxing evening under the stars.
Accommodation: Lewa Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart Lewa and journey north into the rugged landscapes of Sera Community Conservancy, one of Kenya's pioneering community-managed wildlife conservancies.
Established by the local Samburu community, Sera Conservancy has become internationally recognised for its innovative rhino conservation programme and its unique guided rhino tracking on foot experience.
Arrive at your luxury lodge in time for lunch before settling into your accommodation.
Later in the afternoon, join one of the lodge's scheduled activities in specially designed open-sided safari vehicles. Explore the conservancy's diverse landscapes while searching for elephants, giraffes, antelopes, and other wildlife that thrive in this semi-arid ecosystem.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:Saruni Rhino Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, head out with experienced guides and trained wildlife rangers for a guided rhino tracking adventure. Using telemetry equipment and expert tracking skills, you'll search for black rhinos on foot while maintaining a safe and respectful distance.
This exclusive conservation activity offers an extraordinary opportunity to observe these endangered animals in their natural environment while learning about the intensive efforts being made to protect them from poaching.
After your rhino tracking experience, return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy another shared game drive through the conservancy or take part in a guided nature walk to discover the region's unique flora, birdlife, and smaller wildlife.
As evening falls, relax with sundowners before dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation:Saruni Rhino Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, bid farewell to Sera Conservancy and journey south to the world-famous Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Africa's leading wildlife conservation areas. Situated between the foothills of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Ranges, Ol Pejeta is renowned for its outstanding conservation achievements and exceptional wildlife experiences.
Arrive at your luxury camp in time for lunch before taking some time to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
In the afternoon, visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where rescued and orphaned chimpanzees are cared for in a protected natural environment. Learn about the sanctuary's conservation work and observe these intelligent primates up close.
Continue your visit with a stop at the enclosure of Baraka, the famous blind black rhino. Once a wild rhino, Baraka now serves as an ambassador for rhino conservation, offering visitors the rare opportunity to safely observe and even feed him under the supervision of trained rangers.
Return to your camp as the sun sets for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, set out for a full day exploring one of Kenya's richest wildlife conservancies.
Ol Pejeta is home to the largest population of black rhinos in East Africa and offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, along with numerous other wildlife species including cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, zebras, giraffes, and antelopes.
A highlight of today's safari is a visit to the secure enclosure where the world's last two remaining northern white rhinos live under 24-hour armed protection. Your guide will explain the extraordinary conservation efforts being undertaken to preserve the genetic legacy of this critically endangered subspecies.
Continue exploring the conservancy through diverse habitats while your guide searches for predators and other iconic African wildlife.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Return to camp in the evening for your farewell dinner and final night on safari.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African bush before checking out of your camp.
Begin your scenic drive back to Nairobi, travelling through the fertile farmlands of Central Kenya with beautiful views of Mount Kenya along the way.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, where you'll be transferred to your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your onward flight.
If your departure is scheduled later in the day, Crystal Tours can arrange optional city excursions, shopping experiences, or a day room at an additional cost.
Your unforgettable 12-Day Save the Rhino Safari comes to an end, leaving you with lasting memories of Kenya's remarkable wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and inspiring conservation success stories.
Meals: Breakfast
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- 11 nights' accommodation in carefully selected luxury lodges and tented camps
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Private transport in a 4WD Safari Land Cruiser
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Airport transfers in Nairobi
- Comprehensive game drives throughout the safari
- Full-day game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park with picnic lunch
- Guided rhino tracking experience in Sera Community Conservancy
- Visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Visit to Baraka the black rhino
- Visit to the enclosure of the world's last two northern white rhinos
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Emergency evacuation insurance
- Government taxes and local levies (where applicable)
Cost Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Kenya Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and premium beverages (except where included by specific lodges)
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Laundry services (unless included by the lodge)
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
This itinerary includes visits to:
- Nairobi
- Congreve Conservancy
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Solio Ranch Conservancy
- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
- Sera Community Conservancy
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Rhino tracking is a guided walking experience led by trained rangers. Using tracking equipment and expert knowledge, you'll safely follow black rhinos on foot while learning about conservation and anti-poaching efforts.
Yes. Rhino tracking is carefully managed by experienced guides and armed wildlife rangers. Safety is always the highest priority, and guests receive a full briefing before the activity begins.
Solio Ranch Conservancy is one of Africa's most successful rhino breeding sanctuaries and has one of the highest concentrations of black and white rhinos in Kenya.
Ol Pejeta is East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary and home to Kenya's only chimpanzee sanctuary. It also protects the world's last two northern white rhinos, making it one of Africa's most significant conservation destinations.
Yes. Crystal Tours can tailor your safari by upgrading accommodation, adding destinations such as the Maasai Mara or Amboseli, adjusting travel dates, or extending your stay in Kenya.
