$2,027 to $2,737 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Rugged Samburu Wilderness
Nairobi to Rugged Samburu Wilderness
Board your private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser at 7:30 AM and embark on a scenic drive north, watching the bustling city give way to lush tea landscapes and stunning views of Mount Kenya.
Cross the equator into Kenya’s rugged northern frontier, arriving at Ashnil Samburu Camp in time for lunch. Settle into your luxury tented room overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River. The landscape here is stunningly distinct: a semi-arid wilderness framed by doum palms and the Ewaso Nyiro River.
In the late afternoon, set out for your first game drive. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants crossing the riverbeds and big cats preparing for the night hunt. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Ashnil Samburu Camp
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full Day in Samburu Tracking the Unique special five
Full Day in Samburu Tracking the Unique special five
Dedicate a full, unhurried day to exploring the unique wildlife habitats of Samburu. This reserve is world-famous for its "Special Five"—rare species adapted to the semi-arid climate that you won't see in the Masai Mara: the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and the long-necked gerenuk feeding on its hind legs. Embark on sunrise and sunset game drives when predators like lions, leopards, and wild dogs are most active. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the river or relax at your lodge during the midday heat. Return to camp for dinner under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Ashnil Samburu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Samburu - ol pejeta The Rhino & Chimpanzee Haven
Samburu - ol pejeta The Rhino & Chimpanzee Haven
After an early breakfast, check out for a scenic three-hour drive through central Kenya to the world-renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Arrive shortly before noon, checking into Sweetwaters Serena Camp just in time for a freshly prepared hot lunch. Your luxury tented accommodation is elegantly arranged around an active watering hole where elephants and rhinos gather right in front of your private veranda.
In the afternoon, set off for an exhilarating game drive. Ol Pejeta offers an exceptional opportunity to view Africa's iconic Big Five, focusing on tracking majestic elephants, Cape buffalo, and the sanctuary's famous black and white rhinos.
As the sun sets, return to your tent to freshen up, enjoy a delicious dinner, and unwind. Because Ol Pejeta is a private conservancy, you have the rare opportunity to book an optional after-dark night game drive ($70 USD pp) to spot elusive nocturnal predators.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ol Pejeta to Lake Naivasha – Descent to Lakeside Bliss
Ol Pejeta to Lake Naivasha – Descent to Lakeside Bliss
Enjoy an early breakfast facing Mount Kenya before leaving the Laikipia Plateau. Today’s journey takes you south and west, dropping down the dramatic eastern wall of the Great Rift Valley toward the shimmering shores of Lake Naivasha.
Arrive at Lake Naivasha Country Club in time for lunch under the shade of massive yellow-barked acacia trees. In the afternoon, board a boat from the private jetty for a scenic 1-hour cruise, gliding past pods of wallowing hippos and diving African fish eagles directly onto Crescent Island Game Sanctuary.
Here, you will enjoy a spectacular walking safari right alongside completely wild, harmless herbivores—including wildebeests, giraffes, and waterbucks—with no predators in sight. Return to the country club for a gourmet dinner and a restful night on its expansive, green lawns.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle), Nature hikes/walks & Boat trip
- Accommodation:
- Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Hells Gate Cycling & Return to Nairobi
Hells Gate Cycling & Return to Nairobi
Fuel up with a hearty breakfast and check out of your resort with your bags fully packed. Take a short drive to Hell’s Gate National Park, where the absence of large predators allows for a unique adventure. Rent bicycles and cycle across the dramatic canyon floor, pedaling past towering obsidian cliffs and venting geothermal steam right alongside wild zebras, giraffes, and gazelles. Following your ride, enjoy a guided walking safari through the park's deep gorges.
Leaving the valley behind, we begin our scenic climb back up the escarpment toward Kenya's capital. Along the way, we can make an optional lunch stop at a local restaurant on your own budget.
Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon, where your guide will transfer you directly to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your evening flight home, or drop you off at your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Cycling safaris
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
