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5-Day Samburu & Ol Pejeta Safari

5 Days / 4 Nights ·Samburu, Ol Pejeta
RouteNairobiSamburu National ReserveOl Pejeta ConservancyNairobi
Available asBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
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Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
LocationSamburu, Ol Pejeta
Tour typePrivate

Highlights

  • - Samburu National Reserve
  • - 2 nights in Samburu
  • - Full-day Samburu safari
  • - Samburu Special Five
  • - Grevy's zebra
  • - Reticulated giraffe
  • - Gerenuk
  • - Beisa oryx
  • - Somali ostrich
  • - Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  • - 2 nights at Ol Pejeta
  • - Black and white rhino encounters
  • - Chimpanzee Sanctuary
  • - Wildlife conservation experiences
  • - Mount Kenya scenery
  • - Multiple game drives
  • - Scenic Northern Kenya landscapes
  • SAFARI PACE & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
  • This safari is designed at a moderate and comfortable pace, combining scenic road journeys, game drives and conservation experiences.
  • Most wildlife viewing is done from the safari vehicle, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the scenery.
  • The itinerary includes some early starts, particularly on full-day safari days, and relatively long road transfers between Nairobi, Samburu and Ol Pejeta. Guests should be prepared for time on the road and some uneven terrain during conservation or walking activities.
  • Overall pace: Moderate
  • Game drives: Relaxed, vehicle-based wildlife viewing
  • Walking: Easy to moderate, depending on conservation activities
  • Early starts: Yes
  • Fitness level: Basic fitness recommended
  • Best suited for: Couples, families, solo travellers and wildlife enthusiasts

Parks you'll visit

Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Reserve

Samburu is wild, dry country in northern Kenya, cut through by the Ewaso Ng'iro River, which draws wildlife from across the plains. Guests head out on game drives searching for the Samburu Special Five, rare northern animals found in few other parks in Kenya. Elephants gather along the riverbanks, and lions, leopards and cheetahs hunt in the open bush. It feels very different from Kenya's southern parks, with red earth, doum palms and big skies.

Ewaso Ng'iro RiverSamburu National Reserve plains
Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta is one of Kenya's leading conservation areas, set on open plains with Mount Kenya on the horizon. It protects the largest black rhino population in East Africa, along with white rhinos, elephants, lions and buffaloes. Guests enjoy game drives across the conservancy and visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees. It is a rare chance to see conservation work up close and learn how rangers protect these animals.

Ol Pejeta ConservancySweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Where you'll stay

Choose Budget, Mid-range or Luxury when you request your quote, and we'll book a lodge from that level in each park, subject to availability.

Samburu National Reserve

Lodge options for each level are included with your quote.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Lodge options for each level are included with your quote.

Activities and extras

Included at no extra cost

  • Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Day-by-day itinerary

Depart Nairobi early in the morning and begin your journey north towards Samburu.

The drive takes you through changing landscapes, from the highlands around Mount Kenya to the drier and more dramatic scenery of northern Kenya.

Arrive in Samburu in time for lunch and check in at your lodge or camp.

Later in the afternoon, head out for your first game drive. Explore the reserve's beautiful savannah landscapes while searching for elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.

Samburu is particularly famous for its unique northern species, making your first game drive an exciting introduction to this part of Kenya.

Stay: Samburu National ReserveMeals: Lunch & Dinner
Samburu National Reserve

After an early breakfast, set out for a full day of wildlife exploration in Samburu National Reserve.

Samburu's dry landscapes and the Ewaso Ng'iro River create an important wildlife habitat and provide excellent opportunities for game viewing.

Keep an eye out for the famous Samburu Special Five — Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich — species that make northern Kenya particularly special.

You may also encounter elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, hippos and numerous bird species.

Enjoy lunch during the safari before continuing with your afternoon exploration of the reserve.

Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Stay: Samburu National ReserveMeals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Full-Day Samburu Safari

Enjoy breakfast before departing Samburu and travelling south towards the foothills of Mount Kenya.

As the landscape changes from the dry northern plains to the greener central Kenyan highlands, the journey offers a fascinating contrast between two very different regions of Kenya.

Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy for lunch and check in at your lodge or camp.

In the afternoon, head out for your first Ol Pejeta game drive.

Ol Pejeta is renowned for its wildlife and conservation work, offering opportunities to see black and white rhinos, elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and many other species.

Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Stay: Ol Pejeta ConservancyMeals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Samburu – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After an early breakfast, spend the day exploring Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

The conservancy is one of Kenya's most important wildlife conservation areas and provides a unique opportunity to combine traditional safari experiences with conservation.

Enjoy an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active, with opportunities to see rhinos, elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes and other wildlife.

Depending on the selected conservation activities and availability, visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and learn about the work being done to protect and rehabilitate rescued chimpanzees.

Enjoy lunch before continuing with an afternoon game drive through the conservancy.

Return to your lodge or camp in the evening.

Stay: Ol Pejeta ConservancyMeals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Full-Day Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before beginning your journey back to Nairobi.

Depending on your departure time, an optional short morning game drive can be arranged before leaving the conservancy.

Travel through the scenic central Kenyan highlands, with views of Mount Kenya and the surrounding countryside along the way.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your Northern Kenya safari adventure.

Meals: Breakfast
Ol Pejeta

What's included

  • Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
  • Accommodation at your chosen level
  • All meals during the safari
  • Park entry fees
  • Drinking water on game drives

Not included

  • Soft drinks, beer and wine
  • Tips for your guide and lodge staff
  • Optional activities at extra cost, such as the hot air balloon safari

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