5-Day Samburu & Meru National Park

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Your journey begins with morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel. You will take a scenic drive to Kenya's Northern Frontier District, passing by Mount Kenya and the dry savannahs irrigated by the Ewaso Ng'iro River. On arrival at Samburu National Reserve, you will be checked into Samburu Sopa Lodge. In the evening, you will head out for an afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Ng'iro River, a good spot for viewing elephant herds and a good prospect for the possibility of leopards. The lodge itself is situated on elevated ground with excellent views over the scrubland and distant hills. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

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HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Samburu Exploration

Spend a whole day exploring Samburu National Reserve's diverse ecosystems with morning and afternoon game drives. The early morning drive is usually the best time to catch predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs as they are at their peak around this time. You will still be on the lookout for the "Samburu Special Five" and other wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, and antelopes. The reserve's lifeline is the Ewaso Ng'iro River, and you will view large herds of bathing and drinking elephants. You will have the option to visit a Samburu local village to learn about their culture (optional, extra cost). All meals will be at Samburu Sopa Lodge.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu to Meru National Park

After an early morning breakfast, you will leave Samburu Sopa Lodge and proceed to a picturesque drive to Meru National Park. The drive offers a scenery shift as you move from the arid parts of Samburu to the verdant and diverse terrain of Meru. You will check in at Ikweta Safari Camp by the park's Murera Gate upon arrival. In the afternoon, following lunch, you will have a game drive in Meru National Park. Meru is renowned for its large herds of elephants, rhinos (black and white), lions, leopards, cheetahs, and great concentrations of birdlife. The park's diverse habitats like swamps, rivers, and woodlands support a dense flora and fauna. Dinner and overnight at Ikweta Safari Camp.

Main Destination:

Meru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Little to no rainfall)

High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)

Best Weather June to September (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Meru NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoRare

CheetahRare

WildebeestVery Rare

Wild DogRare to None

Accommodation:

Ikweta Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Meru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Meru Exploration

Today is dedicated to a full day of game drives in Meru National Park. You will have ample time to explore different sections of the park, including the Tana River, which attracts a lot of wildlife, and the rhino sanctuary. Meru offers a less touristy safari experience than some of the more popular parks and provides greater personal interaction with animals. You would be able to view where Joy and George Adamson resided, which is famous for their adventure with Elsa the lioness. Picnic lunch will be prepared in the bush to enable you to spend most of your time in the park. In the evening, return to the camp to rest and enjoy the quietness of the atmosphere. Dinner and overnight at Ikweta Safari Camp.

Main Destination:

Meru National Park

Accommodation:

Ikweta Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Meru NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Meru to Nairobi

Your final day begins with an early morning game drive in Meru National Park, providing your last chance to view wildlife as the park becomes active. Breakfast, then departure from Ikweta Safari Camp and onward travel to Nairobi. You will be driven over a range of different landscapes and have the views en route. You can arrange a lunch break along the way. You will be dropped at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi in the late afternoon or early evening, the end of your safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.