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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Your safari begins with an early departure from Nairobi, heading north through Kenya’s central highlands with views of Mount Kenya en route to Laikipia.

Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in time for lunch and check-in at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive across this renowned conservation area, home to the Big Five and one of the highest densities of black rhinos in East Africa. Visit key conservation projects such as the endangered species enclosure or chimpanzee sanctuary (time permitting). Dinner and overnight at the conservancy.

Main Destination:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
HippoOccasional
Accommodation:
Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters, Nanyuki
  • Mid-range hotel located just outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Ol Pejeta to Samburu National Reserve

Ol Pejeta to Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast, enjoy a final short game drive in Ol Pejeta before departing for northern Kenya. The drive to Samburu National Reserve takes you through changing landscapes, from fertile highlands to the semi-arid northern frontier.

Arrive at Samburu in time for lunch and afternoon relaxation. Later, head out for your first game drive in the reserve, following the Ewaso Nyiro River where wildlife gathers in large numbers. Expect sightings of elephants, giraffes, and predators such as lions and leopards. Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

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
Accommodation:
Samburu Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring Samburu National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives for optimal wildlife viewing.

Samburu is famous for its unique northern species, often referred to as the “Samburu Special Five”: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx. The Ewaso Nyiro River acts as a lifeline for wildlife, especially during dry seasons, making it a prime game viewing area.

Optional cultural visits to Samburu communities can be arranged for guests interested in learning about local traditions. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or tented camp.

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)

Day 4

Samburu to Nairobi

Samburu to Nairobi

After an early breakfast, begin your return journey to Nairobi. Travel south through scenic countryside and rural towns, with stops along the way if needed.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your 4-day safari experience.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Journeymark Tours, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.