10-Day Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Aberdare & Lake Nakuru

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

Nairobi – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Your Northern Kenya safari begins with an early departure from Nairobi, travelling north through the fertile central highlands toward the Laikipia region. Enjoy views of Mount Kenya and the changing countryside before arriving at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. After lunch and check-in, head out for your first game drive across the conservancy's open plains. Look for elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, giraffes and rhinos before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp / similar
Meals: Lunch & dinner
Activities: Scenic drive and afternoon game drive.

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 (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Spend a full day exploring Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya's important wildlife conservation areas. Game drives provide opportunities to see black and white rhinos, elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, giraffes and numerous antelope species. Depending on your interests and availability, you can also visit conservation projects within the conservancy. Enjoy a picnic or lodge lunch before continuing your afternoon exploration, then return to camp for dinner and a relaxed evening.

Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp / similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Activities: Full-day game drive and conservation experience.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ol Pejeta – Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast, depart Ol Pejeta and travel north toward the Samburu region. The landscape gradually becomes drier and more rugged as you approach northern Kenya, providing a striking contrast to the fertile Laikipia highlands. Arrive in the Samburu area around lunchtime and check into your lodge or tented camp. After lunch, enjoy your first game drive along the Ewaso Ng'iro River, searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo and Samburu's distinctive northern wildlife.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge / similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Activities: Scenic transfer and afternoon game drive.

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 (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Samburu National Reserve

Enjoy a full day exploring Samburu National Reserve and its surrounding ecosystem. Follow the Ewaso Ng'iro River and surrounding plains in search of elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo and other wildlife. Samburu is particularly interesting for species adapted to northern Kenya, including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and Beisa oryx. Your guide will select routes based on current wildlife activity before returning to camp in the evening.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge / similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Activities: Full-day game drive and wildlife photography.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Samburu – Morning & Afternoon Game Drives

Spend another day discovering Samburu's wildlife and landscapes. Begin with an early morning game drive when temperatures are cooler and wildlife is often active. Return to camp for breakfast and relaxation before enjoying lunch. Later, head out again to explore different areas of the reserve, searching for predators, elephants and Samburu's northern specialist species. Depending on local arrangements, an optional cultural visit to a Samburu community can add insight into traditional life in the region.

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge / similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives; optional cultural experience.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Samburu – Aberdare National Park

After breakfast, leave the Samburu region and travel south through Kenya's changing landscapes toward the Aberdare highlands. As the altitude increases, the dry northern scenery gives way to greener agricultural areas and forested mountains. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and settle in. Depending on your accommodation, enjoy views over a waterhole or forest clearing where elephants, buffalo and other wildlife may appear. Spend the evening relaxing amid the cool highland environment.

Accommodation: The Ark / similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Activities: Scenic transfer and wildlife viewing.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

The Ark Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Aberdare NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Aberdare National Park – Forest & Wildlife Experience

Enjoy a relaxed day exploring the Aberdare region and its forested landscapes. Game viewing here differs from the open savannahs of Samburu, with dense vegetation providing habitat for elephants, buffalo, bushbuck, waterbuck and other forest species. Depending on your lodge and park arrangements, enjoy a guided nature experience or game drive. The forest environment and waterholes also attract numerous bird species, making this a rewarding day for photographers and nature enthusiasts.

Accommodation: The Ark / similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Activities: Nature experience, wildlife viewing and birdwatching.

Main Destination:

Aberdare National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

The Ark Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Aberdare NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Aberdare – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, descend from the Aberdare highlands and travel toward the Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru. Enjoy changing views of Kenya's agricultural landscapes before reaching the national park. After lunch, head out for an afternoon game drive around Lake Nakuru and its surrounding woodland and grasslands. Search for black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffalo, zebras, waterbuck and other wildlife before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge / similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Activities: Scenic transfer and afternoon game drive.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Lake Nakuru National Park

Spend a full day exploring Lake Nakuru National Park, one of the Great Rift Valley's well-known wildlife areas. Search for rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, lions and other species while exploring the park's varied habitats. The lake and surrounding areas also attract numerous bird species, making the park rewarding for birdwatchers. Enjoy lunch at the lodge or as a picnic before continuing the afternoon game drive, then return to your accommodation for your final safari evening.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge / similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Activities: Full-day game drive and birdwatching.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Nakuru – Nairobi

Enjoy a final morning game drive around Lake Nakuru before breakfast or after an early meal. Take advantage of the cooler morning conditions for one last opportunity to see wildlife and photograph the Rift Valley landscape. Leave the park and begin the journey toward Nairobi, with a possible stop at a Great Rift Valley viewpoint along the way. Continue to Nairobi and arrive in the afternoon, where you will be dropped at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Activities: Morning game drive and transfer to Nairobi
End: Nairobi.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Activities:

Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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.