4-Day Private Safari to Ol Pejeta and Samburu from Nairobi

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of East Africa's leading wildlife conservation areas
  • 02 Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to see rescued chimpanzees
  • 03 See endangered black and white rhinos in one of Kenya's top wildlife destinations
  • 04 Spot the famous Samburu Special Five in Samburu National Reserve
  • 05 Discover the Ewaso Nyiro River ecosystem that draws wildlife year-round
  • 06 Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kenya along the journey
  • 07 Travel in a private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with your own driver-guide

Experience two of Kenya's most distinctive wildlife destinations on this 4-day private safari from Nairobi. Combining Ol Pejeta Conservancy with Samburu National Reserve, the journey offers remarkable conservation experiences, excellent wildlife viewing, beautiful scenery, and fewer crowds than many of Kenya's more popular parks. See endangered black rhinos and rescued chimpanzees at Ol Pejeta, then continue to Samburu for rare northern species, the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River ecosystem, and the famous Samburu Special Five. Travel in a private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with your own experienced driver-guide for a personalized and unforgettable safari.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Samburu, Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy Safari

  • Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

  • Meet your driver-guide and travel north through Kenya's beautiful central highlands.

  • Along the way, enjoy scenic views of coffee farms, tea plantations, pineapple farms, and the impressive slopes of Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest mountain.

  • Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in time for lunch at your selected safari lodge or camp.

  • In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive inside the conservancy.

  • Ol Pejeta is one of Kenya's best wildlife destinations and offers excellent opportunities to see elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and one of East Africa's largest populations of endangered black rhinos.

  • You will also visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, where rescued chimpanzees are cared for in a protected environment.

  • Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Route: Nairobi - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Distance: Approximately 220 km

Driving Time: Around 4 hours

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Selected lodge or tented camp

2
Day 02

Ol Pejeta to Samburu National Reserve

  • Wake up early for a morning game drive while wildlife is most active.

  • After breakfast, enjoy one final drive through the conservancy before departing for Samburu National Reserve.

  • The journey takes you through changing landscapes and climate zones as you travel farther into northern Kenya.

  • Arrive in Samburu in time for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive.

  • The Ewaso Nyiro River is the heart of Samburu National Reserve and attracts a wide variety of wildlife throughout the year.

  • Look out for elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, crocodiles, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and many antelope species.

  • Return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Route: Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Samburu National Reserve

Distance: Approximately 180 km

Driving Time: Around 3-4 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Selected lodge or tented camp

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Samburu National Reserve

  • After an early breakfast, spend the entire day exploring the rugged landscapes of Samburu National Reserve.

  • This beautiful reserve offers excellent wildlife viewing with fewer vehicles than many of Kenya's southern parks.

  • Your guide will search for the famous Samburu Special Five.

  • Bird lovers will appreciate Samburu's rich birdlife, with over 450 recorded species, including kingfishers, vultures, eagles, falcons, guinea fowl, bee-eaters, and hornbills.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch or return to your lodge, depending on your preferred schedule.

  • The afternoon offers more opportunities to explore different areas of the reserve before returning to your accommodation for dinner.

Activity: Full-day private game drive

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Selected lodge or tented camp

4
Day 04

Samburu National Reserve to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, check out and begin the drive back to Nairobi.

  • Travel through Kenya's scenic central highlands while enjoying more views of Mount Kenya along the way.

  • Arrive in Nairobi during the late afternoon, where your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Route: Samburu National Reserve - Nairobi

Distance: Approximately 320 km

Driving Time: Around 5-6 hours

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3 nights' accommodation in selected budget, mid-range, or luxury lodges/camps
  • All meals as indicated in the itinerary - breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Private transportation in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser
  • Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
  • All scheduled game drives in Ol Pejeta Conservancy and Samburu National Reserve
  • Visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and exploration of Ol Pejeta's wildlife and conservation areas

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Kenya visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guides and lodge staff
  • Laundry services
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Items of a personal nature

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Tour start
Nairobi
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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Single Room $2,212.00 — $2,450.00
Double Sharing $1,475.00 — $1,725.00

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