12-Day Northern Kenya Safari with Lewa, Ol Pejeta and Samburu

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by your safari guide and depart immediately for the Aberdare Highlands. Drive through Kenya's central highlands, passing tea and coffee plantations. Arrive in time for lunch at The Ark, followed by an afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy wildlife viewing from the lodge as animals visit the floodlit waterholes.

Spend the day exploring the cool, forested Aberdare ecosystem. Enjoy guided nature walks or forest drives. The region is home to elephants, buffalo, bongo, and abundant birdlife, offering a unique contrast to the savannah parks. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at The Ark, and enjoy wildlife viewing from the lodge as animals visit the floodlit waterholes.

After breakfast, depart northwards, crossing the equator en route to Samburu. The scenery transitions from green highlands to arid savannah. Arrive in Samburu for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in Samburu in search of the rare 5. Dinner and overnight stay at Lion's Cave Camp.

Enjoy a full day of game drives in Samburu, renowned for its rare northern species including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk. Between drives, relax at camp and take in the dramatic semi-desert landscape. Dinner and overnight stay at Lion's Cave Camp.

After breakfast, drive south to Laikipia, a vast mosaic of private and community conservancies. Arrive for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the conservancy. Dinner and overnight stay at Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp.

Spend a full day in Laikipia enjoying diverse experiences such as day and night game drives, bush walks, or cultural interactions with local communities. Wildlife highlights include elephants, lions, wild dogs, and plains game. Dinner and overnight stay at Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp.

After breakfast, transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of East Africa's leading wildlife conservation areas. Arrive for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Ol Pejeta is renowned for its black and white rhino populations and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Dinner and overnight stay at Maisha SweetWaters Camp.

After breakfast, drive north-east to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a UNESCO-listed conservation success story. Arrive for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in this pristine and exclusive wilderness. Dinner and overnight stay at Elewana Lewa Safari Camp.

Spend a full day in Lewa enjoying game drives and optional guided walks. Lewa offers excellent sightings of black rhino, Grevy's zebra, lions, cheetahs, and abundant birdlife, all within a highly scenic landscape. Dinner and overnight stay at Elewana Lewa Safari Camp.

After breakfast, continue east to Meru National Park. Arrive for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in this remote and unspoiled park, known for its rivers, dense vegetation, and diverse wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay at Rhino River Camp.

After an early breakfast and a short morning game drive, depart Meru and drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon. Check in at Sarova Panafric Hotel for a relaxed final evening.

After breakfast, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international departure, marking the end of your memorable Northern Kenya Safari.