6-Day The Rift Valley to Samburu Adventure

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

Boat ride

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to Lake Naivasha, enjoying scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way. Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for photographs before proceeding to Lake Naivasha.
Upon arrival, check in at Lake Naivasha Resort and enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you may spot hippos and a variety of bird species. Later proceed to Crescent Island, where you will enjoy a guided walking safari among free-roaming wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles. This unique experience offers an opportunity to explore the island on foot and observe wildlife up close in a beautiful lakeside setting.

After the activities, return to Lake Naivasha Resort for dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle), Walking safaris (with an armed guide) & Boat trip

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive

After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and drive to Nanyuki, a journey through Kenya's scenic central highlands.
Arrive in Nanyuki around lunchtime and check in at Comfort Gardens Nanyuki.

In the afternoon, proceed to Ol Pejeta Conservancy for a game drive. The conservancy is renowned for its wildlife conservation efforts and is home to the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos.
Visit the chimpanzee sanctuary, if time and access permit, to learn about the conservation of rescued chimpanzees.

Return to Comfort Gardens Nanyuki in the evening 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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters, Nanyuki

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day wildlife adventure at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across the conservancy's diverse landscapes, searching for elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife.

Ol Pejeta is particularly famous for its black and white rhino conservation programme and its role in protecting endangered species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the conservancy, followed by an afternoon game drive. You may also visit the northern white rhino enclosure, subject to availability and conservancy access arrangements.

In the late afternoon, return to Comfort Gardens Nanyuki for dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters, Nanyuki

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive

After breakfast, check out and depart Nanyuki for Samburu National Reserve, driving north through Kenya's changing landscapes towards the semi-arid region of Samburu.

Arrive at Samburu Simba Lodge around lunchtime. Check in and enjoy lunch at the lodge.
In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in Samburu National Reserve.

Explore the reserve's rugged landscapes and the Ewaso Nyiro River ecosystem, which attracts a variety of wildlife. Look out for Samburu's unique wildlife species, commonly known as the Samburu Special Five
You may also encounter elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and crocodiles along the river.

Return to Samburu Simba 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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Samburu Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive

After an early breakfast, depart for a morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve.

Explore different areas of the reserve in search of its rich wildlife, including elephants, big cats, and the Samburu Special Five. Your guide will help you discover the reserve's unique ecosystem and wildlife behaviour.
Return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation.
In the afternoon, head out for another game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River and through the reserve's scenic wilderness.

Enjoy the spectacular Samburu sunset before returning to Samburu Simba Lodge for dinner and your final overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Samburu Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu to Nairobi

After breakfast, check out from Samburu Simba Lodge and enjoy your final morning in the Samburu region.

Depending on the flight schedule, you may have some free time at the lodge or enjoy a short morning activity before proceeding to the airstrip.
Transfer to the nearby Kalama, Samburu or Samburu Oryx airstrip, depending on the scheduled flight, for your flight to Nairobi.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.

This marks the end of your memorable 6-Day Kenya Scenic & Wildlife Safari.

Main Destination:

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)

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.