$2,372 to $3,186 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Into the North;Afternoon Game Drive in Samburu
Into the North;Afternoon Game Drive in Samburu
Depart Nairobi early in the morning and drive north through the scenic Mount Kenya region toward the remote and wild Samburu National Reserve. The landscape transforms dramatically as you leave the highlands behind and enter the arid, rugged terrain of northern Kenya — a world apart from the more familiar savannahs of the south. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and check-in before heading out on your first afternoon game drive along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Samburu is home to a remarkable collection of rare and unique species found nowhere else in Kenya — the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx, collectively known as the Samburu Special Five. Keep watch for lions, leopards, elephants, and crocodiles lurking along the riverbanks as the golden afternoon light filters through the acacia trees. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Ashnil Samburu Camp
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Samburu Special Five;
Samburu Special Five;
Rise before sunrise for a full day of game drives deep in the heart of Samburu National Reserve. The early morning hours are magical in Samburu — the Ewaso Nyiro River glows in the soft dawn light, elephants gather along the banks, and predators make their final moves before the heat of the day sets in. Spend the morning tracking the Samburu Special Five alongside lions, leopards, cheetahs, and an extraordinary variety of bird species that thrive in this unique semi-arid ecosystem. Enjoy a bush picnic lunch before heading out on your afternoon game drive, exploring different areas of the reserve and following your guide's expert knowledge to uncover the hidden secrets of this remarkable wilderness. Return to camp as the sun sets over the acacia-dotted plains for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Ashnil Samburu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Drive to Ol Pejeta; Afternoon Game Drive
Drive to Ol Pejeta; Afternoon Game Drive
Bid farewell to the wild north and drive south toward the world-renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy, nestled at the foot of Mount Kenya. Ol Pejeta is East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary and one of Kenya's most important conservation success stories. Arrive at your lodge for lunch and check-in before heading out on an afternoon game drive across the conservancy's vast open plains. Ol Pejeta is home to the Big Five, including large populations of both black and white rhinos. Most poignantly, it is home to the last two northern white rhinos on earth — Najin and Fatu — whose story is one of the most powerful wildlife conservation stories of our time. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Big Five and Conservation Stories ; Ol Pejeta
Big Five and Conservation Stories ; Ol Pejeta
Rise early for a full day exploring the incredible wildlife and conservation work of Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Spend the morning on game drives in pursuit of the Big Five, with outstanding opportunities to get remarkably close to black rhinos in their natural habitat — one of the best such experiences in all of Kenya. Visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, home to rescued chimpanzees from across Central Africa, and learn about Ol Pejeta's groundbreaking conservation and community programs that are helping to protect Kenya's most endangered species for future generations. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the conservancy before continuing your afternoon game drive across the sweeping plains with Mount Kenya as a stunning backdrop. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Accommodation:
- Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Flamingos and rhinos ; Drive to Lake Nakuru
Flamingos and rhinos ; Drive to Lake Nakuru
Depart Ol Pejeta after breakfast and drive south toward the spectacular Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and check-in before heading straight into the park for an afternoon game drive around the shores of the alkaline lake. Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya's most visually stunning parks — thousands of flamingos paint the water pink in a breathtaking display, while endangered white rhinos graze on the open grasslands and leopards drape themselves lazily over fig tree branches. The park is also home to lions, buffalos, zebras, waterbucks, and over 450 bird species. Enjoy a spectacular sunset over the lake before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lions, Lakes and Farewell ; Back to Nairobi
Lions, Lakes and Farewell ; Back to Nairobi
Wake up early for one last sunrise game drive around the stunning shores of Lake Nakuru. The morning light on the lake is truly spectacular — flamingos glow pink in the early sun, white rhinos graze peacefully on the grasslands, and lions can often be spotted moving through the thick forest that surrounds the lake. Take your time, savour every last moment, and let your guide make the most of this final morning in the wild. Return to your lodge for breakfast and check-out before beginning the drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon with incredible memories of an extraordinary six-day journey through the heart of Kenya's most iconic wildlife destinations.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
