5-Day Samburu & Ol Pejeta Conservancy Safari

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

Nairobi to Samburu – Scenic Journey & Afternoon Game Drive

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Journey north through Kenya's picturesque central highlands, passing lush coffee plantations and crossing the Equator en route to the rugged landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and check in before relaxing. Later, head out on your first exciting game drive in this unique wilderness, renowned for its rare wildlife and dramatic scenery. Look out for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and the famous Samburu Special Five—Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx. Return to the lodge for dinner and an 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

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 Safari – Search for the Special Five

After an early breakfast, spend the entire day exploring the spectacular Samburu National Reserve, one of Kenya's most authentic safari destinations. The reserve is famous for its rich wildlife, stunning semi-arid landscapes, and the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River, which attracts large numbers of animals throughout the year. Enjoy thrilling game drives in search of elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, crocodiles, and the unique Samburu Special Five found only in northern Kenya. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic location within the reserve before continuing your wildlife adventure. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

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 Ol Pejeta – Wildlife Safari & Rhino Sanctuary

After an early breakfast, depart Samburu and enjoy a scenic drive through Kenya's beautiful central highlands to the award-winning Ol Pejeta Conservancy, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. After check-in and a short rest, set out on an afternoon game drive across this remarkable conservancy, renowned for its exceptional wildlife and pioneering conservation programs. Visit the famous Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya where rescued chimpanzees are cared for, before exploring the rhino sanctuary, home to the world's last two northern white rhinos and one of East Africa's largest populations of endangered black rhinos. Continue your game drive in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and other plains game before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

MTALII BUSH CAMPS

• accommodation

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Ol Pejeta – Big Five Safari, Rhinos & Chimpanzees

Following an early breakfast, spend the entire day exploring the diverse landscapes of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Africa's leading wildlife conservation areas. Morning and afternoon game drives offer excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, alongside cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, and a rich variety of birdlife. Visit the renowned Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary to observe rescued chimpanzees in a natural environment and learn about the sanctuary's vital conservation work. You'll also visit the rhino sanctuary, where you'll have the rare privilege of seeing the world's last two northern white rhinos and numerous endangered black rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the conservancy before continuing your wildlife adventure. As the day draws to a close, return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, reflecting on another unforgettable day in the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Accommodation:

MTALII BUSH CAMPS

• accommodation

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive & Return to Nairobi

Wake up early for one final sunrise game drive, offering excellent opportunities to witness predators on the move and capture stunning photographs as the African wilderness comes alive. Return to the lodge for breakfast before checking out and beginning your journey back to Nairobi. Lunch will be served en route, allowing you to relax before continuing your drive through Kenya's beautiful countryside. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, bringing your unforgettable Samburu & Ol Pejeta Safari to a perfect conclusion, filled with incredible wildlife encounters, breath-taking landscapes, and lasting memories of Kenya's finest safari destinations.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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