$1,101 to $1,138 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Depart Nairobi at around 6:30 am and begin the journey to Samburu National Reserve. After about two and a half hours of driving, you will reach Nanyuki town. Here, you will have a stopover at the equator crossing. This is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into 2 hemispheres: North and South. There is a big sign/marker, where you will have opportunities to take photos.
On a clear day, you will also be able to view Mount Kenya.
The journey to Samburu continues, and upon arrival, you will check-in, have lunch, and then proceed for an afternoon game viewing in the reserve.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge/Similar.
Fun Fact
The Equator divides the Earth into two: North and South hemispheres. When the sun is directly above the Earth's equator, sunlight shines perpendicular to the Earth's axis, and all latitudes have a 12-hour day and a 12-hour night. The sun passes directly above the equator twice a year, around March 20 and September 23, a phenomenon called the equinox.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Samburu National Reserve - Nanyuki Town
Samburu National Reserve - Nanyuki Town
After breakfast and checkout procedures, enjoy a morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve.
Look out for "Samburu Special Five"—the Grevy's zebra, Reticulated giraffe, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx, and Somali ostrich—which cannot be found together elsewhere in the world. The reserve also offers stunning semi-arid landscapes with the Ewaso Nyiro River, abundant elephants and big cats, abundant birdlife, and opportunities for community cultural visits. Community cultural visits are optional and can be arranged in advance.
After the morning game drive, you will have a hot buffet lunch at the lodge, then proceed to Nanyuki, where you are expected to arrive in the late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at Kongoni Nanyuki/Similar.
Upon request and availability, your accommodation can be upgraded to a mid-range luxury facility such as the Serena Sweetwater or similar, at an extra cost.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Accommodation:
- Kongoni Camp
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Nairobi
Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Nairobi
After breakfast, you will head to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Embark on a game drive that will last about 3 1/2 hours.
Traverse the northern side of the vast conservancy, and have an opportunity to view chimpanzees and many other wildlife. You will also explore the eastern side of the park, where you will be able to visit Baraka- the blind rhino, and also see the remaining two Northern white rhinos roaming freely in their vast enclosure.
Arrive at Serena Sweet Waters Lodge around 1 pm. Here, you will view the animals coming to the watering hole in front of the lodge to drink water, including the resident monkeys.
Enjoy lunch and an afternoon game drive enroute as you exit the conservancy and head to Nairobi, where you'll arrive in the evening.
Ol Pejeta highlights:
-Big Five
-Iconic species: Najin and Fatu, the last two northern white rhinos
-Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
-Diverse habitats with rich biodiversity
-Support one of Africa’s most impactful conservation organizations.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
