8-Day Ol Pejeta, Samburu, Nakuru, Naivasha & Longonot

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

Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservacy

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive towards the beautiful Laikipia region, with scenic views of the Kenyan highlands and Mount Kenya along away. Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy around midday. Check in your lodge, have delicious lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, head out on your first game drive, exploring the open plains in search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes and rhinos. Ol Pejeta is particularly famous for its outstanding rhino conservancy work. Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and 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:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Maisha Sweetwaters Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full day Ol Pejeta safari

Rise early for morning game drive when wildlife are most active. After breakfast, continue exploring the conservancy's adverse habitats, keeping eyes open for Big Five and other wildlife You will also visit the sweetwaters chimpanzee sanctuary and learn more about wildlife conservation. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch and a little relaxation. Continue with an afternoon game drive and you can also have an optional visit to the Two Northern rhinos. In the evening, return back to your lodge to enjoy the facilities, have dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

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)

Ol Pejeta to Samburu

After breakfast, check out and gather your belongings then depart from Samburu National Reserve, travelling north through increasingly dry and spectacular landscapes. Arrive around lunchtime and settle into your lodge to have lunch. In the afternoon, set out for your first game drive along Ewaso Ng'iro River. Look for elephants, lions, leopards and some famous Samburu special five- reticulated giraffes, Grevy's zebras, gerenuk, beisa oryx and somali ostrich. When the sun sets, return o the lodge for dinner and 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:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

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 National Reserve

Spend a full day discovering the unique wildlife and landscapes of Samburu. Start an early morning game drive before returning for breakfast. Continue exploring the reserve's rugged hills, dry savannah and riverine areas, where wildlife gather around the Ewaso Ng'iro River. Have a picnic lunch and some relaxation. Head out again for an afternoon game drive.
You can have an optional visit to Samburu Cultural arranged if interested in meeting the local community and leaning abut their traditions.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, check out and leave the northern frontier behind and travel south towards Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey takes you through changing landscapes and the dramatic Great Rift Valley. Arrive to Lake Nakuru National Park where you will check in your hotel nearby, have lunch and relax for a while. In the afternoon, you will head to the park for game drive around Lake Nakuru. The park offers excellent opportunities to see rhinos, rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, zebras, antelopes and several bird species. Enjoy the beautiful views of the lakes surrounding environment before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

• Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full day Lake Nakuru game drive safari

Rise early and enjoy full day game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park. Explore the park's woodland, open grasslands and lake shores while searching for active wildlife. The temperatures are cool in the early morning making the savannah come to live. The morning light also offers best light for photography. Search for the Big Five and other wildlife including cheetah, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and several bird species. Enjoy packed lunch at a designated and safe picnic site before proceeding to an afternoon game drive.
Visit scenic viewpoints before the sun sets and return to your hotel in the early evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Naivasha

After breakfast, check out your hotel and depart for Lake Naivasha, enjoying the spectacular views of The Great Rift Valley along the way. Arrive at Naivasha, check in and head to Hell's Gate National Park.
Hell's Gate National Park is famous for its towering cliffs, volcanic formations, gorges and open landscapes. Enjoy an exciting bike ride or walking safari experience(8km) with opportunities to see zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeest, warthogs, antelopes and other wildlife. Explore the Fischer's tower, vultures cliff and a hike in the Ol Njorowa gorge where you will see geothermal steams.
Enjoy lunch at a local hotel and go for a boat ride in Lake Naivasha. You will look out for hippos and several bird species. You can have an optional arranged visit to the Crescent Island. You will return to your hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Hell’S Gate National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)

High Season The park is rarely busy

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

HyenaRare

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Morning cycling safari & afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

Masada Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Naivasha to Mount Longonot to Nairobi

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and depart for Mount Longonot for an exciting hiking adventure. Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin the trek up the volcanic mountain, passing through scenic trails, rugged terrain and beautiful viewpoints overlooking The Great Rift Valley. Reach the crater rim for breathtaking panoramic views of the vast volcanic crater and surrounding landscape.
After descending, drive to a local restaurant for lunch and relaxation before driving back to Nairobi, arriving late in the afternoon or early evening. Get dropped off marking a memorable experience and end of your tour.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Activities:

• Morning nature hike/walk

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.