5-Day Northern Kenya Wildlife & Rhino Safari

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

Nairobi to Aberdare National Park – Into the Mountain Forest

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, meet your safari guide and depart for the Aberdare region. Arrive at The Ark Lodge in time for lunch. The lodge overlooks a floodlit waterhole where elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife frequently visit. Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoy wildlife viewing directly from the lodge's observation decks. Dinner and overnight at The Ark Lodge.

Accommodation: The Ark Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Aberdare National Park

Best Time To Visit June to September and December to February (Driest months)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Aberdare NP

ElephantCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Ark Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Aberdare NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Aberdare to Samburu National Reserve – Journey to Northern Kenya

After breakfast, depart for Samburu National Reserve, crossing the scenic central highlands and changing landscapes of northern Kenya. Arrive at Samburu Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in the reserve, famous for its unique wildlife species known as the Samburu Special Five: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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

Show more

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:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Search for the Samburu Special Five

Spend the entire day exploring Samburu National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve is home to elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. The Ewaso Nyiro River attracts abundant wildlife throughout the year, offering excellent game-viewing opportunities. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Rhino Conservation Experience

After breakfast, depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya's leading wildlife conservancies and an important rhino sanctuary. Arrive at Maisha Sweetwaters Camp in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the conservancy, home to the Big Five and the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. You may also visit the chimpanzee sanctuary (optional). Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Accommodation: Maisha Sweetwaters Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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

White RhinoCommon

Black RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Maisha Sweetwaters Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ol Pejeta to Nairobi – Departure

Today after breakfast check out and depart for Nairobi. Arrive in the city in the afternoon and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or drop-off at your preferred location in Nairobi.

Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)

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.