5-Day Samburu & Ol Pejeta Big Five Safari

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

Nairobi to Samburu Discover a Hidden Safari Gem

Leave Nairobi behind and journey north to the spectacular Samburu National Reserve, one of Kenya’s most unique safari destinations. After lunch, enjoy your first exciting game drive across rugged landscapes along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Search for elephants, lions, leopards, and the rare Samburu Special Five Grey’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk—found only in northern Kenya.

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:

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

Full-Day Samburu Safari Home of the Samburu Special Five

Spend a full day exploring Samburu National Reserve on thrilling morning and afternoon game drives. Track predators including lions, cheetahs, and elusive leopards while spotting elephants, crocodiles, hippos, and over 450 bird species. Samburu’s dramatic scenery, riverine forests, and open plains offer incredible wildlife viewing, making it one of the best safari experiences in Kenya.

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 – Rhino Conservation Safari

After breakfast, travel through Kenya’s scenic highlands to the award-winning Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Africa’s leading wildlife conservation destination. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the conservancy, home to East Africa’s largest population of black rhinos and the world’s last two northern white rhinos. Keep watch for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and predators roaming the plains.

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:

Maisha Sweetwaters Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Ol Pejeta Safari – Big Five & Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Experience a full day discovering the incredible wildlife and conservation efforts of Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Enjoy outstanding opportunities to spot the Big Five, visit the renowned chimpanzee sanctuary, and learn about world-class rhino conservation. The conservancy’s diverse habitats support an abundance of wildlife, creating unforgettable safari moments for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Accommodation:

Maisha Sweetwaters Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Sunrise Game Drive & Return to Nairobi

Begin your final day with an early morning game drive, when wildlife is at its most active and the African bush comes alive. After breakfast, depart Ol Pejeta and travel back to Nairobi through the beautiful central highlands. End your 5-Day Samburu and Ol Pejeta Safari with unforgettable memories of rare wildlife, Big Five encounters, stunning landscapes, and inspiring conservation success stories.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

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.