Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the largest black rhino conservancy in East Africa on a full-day tour from Nairobi that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and an afternoon game drive through the Old Pejeta Conservancy. Learn about chimpanzee rescue and rehabilitation, spot Big Five game, then visit a replica of a traditional Kenyan homestead to learn about local culture
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Rhino & Chimpanzee Sanctuary Day Tour from Nairobi
$73
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Inclusions
- Pickup and drop off
- Proffessional driver guide
- Parking Fees
- Transportation
- Parking fees
Exclusions
- Tips
- Lunch at own expenses
Tour Plan
Itinerary:
07:00: AM - Departure:
We will pick you up at locations such as hotels, train stations, and Dong Hoi airport. For customers arriving early on morning trains and buses, we will pick you up at our office where you can rest and relax before departure.
08:00: AM - Start coming to the Botanic Garden:
Depart for Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park to visit the Botanic Garden. Located on 20 Quyet Thang Street, the Botanic Garden is a famous nature reserve in Quang Binh province. This place is under the management of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park with an area of more than 40 hectares and many diverse types of flora and fauna.
09:00: AM - Paradise Cave Exploration:
• Get off the bus and rest. Then there will be a tram to pick you up at the foot of the mountain, from here you will walk in the forest for about 40 minutes to reach the mouth of the cave.
• Visitors travel by tram for a distance of 1.6 km, then continue walking up the mountainside to reach the entrance of Paradise Cave. Although the entrance is small and narrow, the inside opens up to a large space with ceilings 40-60 meters high, the widest point up to 120 meters. The cool atmosphere inside is like a completely different world compared to the heat of Quang Binh summer.
• Inside, you'll see nature's masterpieces, from stalagmites that resemble flowers and tree sprouts, to waterfalls of stalactites cascading from the ceiling. After two hours of exploring, visitors will follow the same route back to the parking lot, completing the tour with unforgettable memories.
11:30: AM - Lunch Break:
After visiting Paradise Cave, you will be invited to a restaurant in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park area to have lunch with local specialties, in a peaceful and airy space.
01:30: PM - Phong Nha Cave Exploration:
• Here, visitors board a dragon boat to begin a 30-minute cruise along the green river, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.
• Sitting on the boat, visitors will feel the peace of the scenery, watching the riverside villages and majestic limestone mountains in the distance. The river leads to the entrance of Phong Nha Cave, where the magic of nature gradually reveals itself through the majestic and mysterious beauty of rows of stalactites and stalagmites.
• Stepping inside, visitors will be overwhelmed by the shimmering beauty of the stalactite system illuminated under flashlight. Stone curtains, stalagmites, and stalactites shine like diamonds, creating unique shapes.
• Enjoy the amazing beauty created by nature, so that every step brings a sense of wonder and respect for this wonder.
04:30 PM - Return Journey:
End of the tour, the car and tour guide will take the group back to Dong Hoi city. We say goodbye and look forward to welcoming you in future travel programs.
05:30 PM - Arrival:
Arrive in Dong Hoi city, ending the Botanic Garden, Paradise Cave & Phong Nha Cave tour!
Itinerary
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Step 1
Depart Nairobi hotel around 6am morning drive through lush tea and coffee estates. To Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary provides a lifelong refuge to orphaned and abused chimpanzees from West and Central Africa. The sanctuary currently has more than 30 resident chimpanzees in natural enclosures. During your visit, you’ll learn about the resident chimpanzees, and have a chance to spot them as the approach a feeding platform. Next you’ll enjoy a game drive across the open plains of the nearby Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The reserve is home to reticulated giraffes, zebras, African elephants, cape buffalo, warthogs, lions, leopards, and many, many more, including over 500 bird species. Lunch (at your own expense) Afterward, you’ll head to visit a rhino homestead, see an endangered black and white rhino.The tour concludes around 6:30pm with a drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or airport
Meeting / Pickup
Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on your lap
- Passport required
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- The remaining hours are for transportation
- Our driver guide will come to pick you at your Hotel Lobby
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
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3 Comments
4.4
Exploring the lush botanic garden was a highlight of my day, with vibrant flora that felt like stepping into a postcard from Vietnam. The cave adventure was equally thrilling, but I wish the transportation between sites had been a bit smoother; it felt a little rushed at times.
4.6
Wandering through the vibrant flora of the garden felt like stepping into a living tapestry of Quang Binh’s natural beauty, and we cherished every moment spent surrounded by colorful blooms.
4.6
We had an amazing day immersing ourselves in nature and adventure. The vibrant gardens were a feast for the eyes, with exotic plants and flowers that felt like a world away from our everyday lives. The cave exploration was absolutely exhilarating, with stunning rock formations that told stories of the earth’s history. We appreciated the knowledgeable guide who shared fascinating tidbits about the local ecosystem, making everything feel more connected. The only thing we would suggest is allowing a bit more time in the gardens to soak it all in. Overall, it was a perfect blend of beauty and thrill that we won’t forget anytime soon.