5-Day Samburu & Ol Pejeta Safari

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

Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve

Depart Nairobi early in the morning and drive through Kenya’s scenic highlands, descending into the dramatic northern landscape of Samburu. The drive offers glimpses of rural life, rolling hills, and changing vegetation. Arrive at Samburu National Reserve in time for lunch or an early afternoon game drive. You’ll get your first taste of Samburu’s rare wildlife—look out for the “Samburu Special Five”: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and the long-necked gerenuk. As the sun sets, retreat to the comfort of Samburu Sopa Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay, nestled within the reserve’s rugged terrain.

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:

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

Samburu National Reserve

Spend the entire day exploring Samburu’s rich and untamed landscape. Morning and evening game drives give you excellent chances to witness predators such as lions and leopards, as well as large herds of elephants bathing along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Between game drives, relax at the lodge, taking in views of the surrounding hills and dry savannah. Dinner and overnight are once again at Samburu Sopa Lodge.

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 National Reserve - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, check out and journey south to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, located on the plains of Laikipia beneath the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya. Arrive at Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in this renowned private conservancy. Ol Pejeta is home to the highest concentration of black rhinos in East Africa, as well as the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya. As the day ends, return to the lodge for a delicious 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

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters

• 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)

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Enjoy a full day immersed in wildlife and conservation at Ol Pejeta. Morning and afternoon game drives offer encounters with elephants, buffaloes, lions, rhinos, and even elusive leopards. Visit the endangered species enclosure, meet the last remaining northern white rhinos, and explore the stories behind Kenya’s most impactful conservation efforts. Optional activities such as lion tracking or night drives can be arranged. After a fulfilling day, unwind back at Comfort Gardens Sweetwater's for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Accommodation:

Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Nairobi

After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy a final morning at the lodge or a short game drive before checking out. Begin your return journey to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon with unforgettable memories of Kenya’s wild heartlands—Samburu’s dramatic wilderness and Ol Pejeta’s inspiring conservation legacy.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

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.