Ruru Holidays Adventure Safaris

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$1,870 to $2,453 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi / Samburu National Reserve

Nairobi / Samburu National Reserve

Pickup from your hotel or airport in the morning and move northward to the Central Highlands where you cross the Equator as you approach a grand Mt. Kenya, a latent volcano with a luminous cap of snow and ice. After a short stopover, proceed with your drive to Samburu National Reserve in Kenya’s semi-desert, rugged northern frontier. En route to your lodge/camp take pleasure in your first game-viewing drive. Upon arrival in your lodge/camp, you will check in, have you lunch and a short rest before proceeding for your evening game drive. Later on, you will go back to your lodge/camp 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
Accommodation:
Ashnil Samburu Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Reserve

You will have a morning game viewing which commences very early when the animals are most active. Later on, retire to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before going for your evening game drive.

Samburu is home to some of Africa’s rarest game species. The river’s permanent waters abound with crocodile and hippo and attract plenty of wildlife including the shy Oryx beisa, Grevy’s zebra, the long-necked gerenuk antelope and the Somali ostrich. Cheetah, Leopard and lion are also found in the reserve too.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:
Ashnil Samburu Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Samburu / Sweetwaters (Ol Pejeta Conservancy)

Samburu / Sweetwaters (Ol Pejeta Conservancy)

After breakfast, depart for Mt Kenya region, arriving in time for lunch at Sweetwaters Serena Camp. The privately owned, 24,000 acres, Sweetwaters game reserve and chimpanzee sanctuary has an abundance of wildlife and tropical vegetation and offers unparalleled views across the bush to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya. It boasts all of the “Big 5” game – Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo. It is in this beauty-saturated location that you will take a game drive until dusk.

Main Destination:
Sweetwaters (Chimp Sanctuary)
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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
HippoOccasional
Accommodation:
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Sweetwaters (Ol Pejeta Conservancy)

Sweetwaters (Ol Pejeta Conservancy)

Spend another day in the conservancy with morning and evening game drives.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 90,000-acre wildlife conservancy situated between the foot hills of the Aberdares and the snowcapped Mount Kenya. The conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals including the non-indigenous chimpanzees and the big 5 (the endangered black rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo and lion). The combination of wildlife and stunning views across the open plains guarantees an unforgettable safari experience.

Main Destination:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Accommodation:
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Sweetwaters / Lake Nakuru National Park

Sweetwaters / Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Nakuru with a stopover at the breathtaking Thompson Falls. You will arrive in Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch. An afternoon game drive is scheduled in search of white & black rhino, flamingo and the elusive leopard. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Lake Nakuru / Nairobi

Lake Nakuru / Nairobi

After breakfast, you will check out of the camp/lodge and leave for Nairobi, where upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport. Thus, ending your wonderful safari with us!

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Ruru Holidays Adventure Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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