Discover a different side of Kenya on this 5-day northern safari through Samburu National Reserve and Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Search for Samburu’s famous Special Five, enjoy game drives along the Ewaso Ng’iro River and encounter rhinos and other wildlife at Ol Pejeta. With 4×4 transport, accommodation and a local safari guide, this is a rewarding wildlife adventure away from the usual safari routes.
Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel, residence or airport. Travel north through Kenya’s changing landscapes, passing farms, towns and the foothills of Mount Kenya before continuing towards Samburu National Reserve.
Arrive in the Samburu area around lunchtime and enjoy a meal before settling into your accommodation. Later, head out for your first game drive along the Ewaso Ng’iro River and surrounding plains.
Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions and some of Samburu’s unique wildlife.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and a relaxing night.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Samburu simba lodge
Day 2: Full-Day Samburu National Reserve
Wake up early for breakfast before setting out for a full day exploring Samburu National Reserve. The cooler morning hours are ideal for wildlife viewing as animals become active around the river and open plains.
With your guide, search for the famous Samburu Special Five—Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich. You may also encounter elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, hippos and many bird species.
Enjoy lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to camp as the sun begins to set and enjoy dinner surrounded by the peaceful sounds of northern Kenya.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: samburu simba lodge
Day 3: Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive before leaving Samburu and travelling south towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy in the Laikipia region.
Pass through Isiolo and Nanyuki while enjoying the changing scenery from the dry northern landscape towards the greener highlands around Mount Kenya.
Arrive at Ol Pejeta around lunchtime and settle into your accommodation. Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the conservancy, looking for rhinos, elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes and zebras.
Return to camp for dinner and a peaceful evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Mara Maisha camp
Day 4: Full-Day Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Today is dedicated to exploring Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya’s important wildlife and conservation areas. Start with a morning game drive while the animals are active and temperatures are cooler.
Search for black and white rhinos, elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes and zebras across the conservancy. Depending on availability and your chosen activities, you may also visit the chimpanzee sanctuary or learn more about Ol Pejeta’s conservation work.
After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive before returning to camp for your final evening in the Laikipia wilderness.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Mara Maisha camp
Day 5: Ol Pejeta – Nairobi
Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for one final morning game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Take the opportunity to look for wildlife you may have missed and enjoy the beautiful views around Mount Kenya.
After leaving the conservancy, begin your journey back to Nairobi through the Kenyan highlands. Stop for lunch along the way before continuing towards the city.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or evening, with drop-off at your hotel, residence or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, depending on your travel plans.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Safari ends: Nairobi
Ol Pejeta is known for its black and white rhinos, as well as elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes and zebras. You can also enjoy scenic views around Mount Kenya.
You may encounter elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, hippos and various bird species, particularly around the Ewaso Ng’iro River and the surrounding plains.
The Samburu Special Five refers to five distinctive animals associated with northern Kenya: - Grevy’s zebra - Reticulated giraffe - Gerenuk - Beisa oryx - Somali ostrich Your guide will help you look for these unique species during your game drives, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.
This package is designed as a group-joining safari, allowing travellers to share the safari experience. Transport is provided in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
The safari lasts five days and four nights, starting and ending in Nairobi.
You will explore Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya and Ol Pejeta Conservancy in the Laikipia region. Both destinations offer excellent wildlife viewing and unique conservation experiences.
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