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Kenya · Safari
The journey
Hop on a safari to Samburu National Reserve, a popular park in northern Kenya, to glimpse the Kenyan fauna. Watch animals like elephants, Grevy's zebras, giraffes, and lions gathered along the riverbanks in the open landscape. Continue to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to endangered rhinos, the Big Five, and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, for rewarding game drives and memorable wildlife encounters.
Go for a game drive, visiting Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary - the only place where you will see chimps in Kenya.
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Drive past the Central Highlands and the slopes of Mt Kenya all the way to Samburu National Reserve, the most popular destination in the Northern Circuit.
Head out for lunch and relax.
Proceed for your first game drive in Samburu Reserve. Be on the lookout for elephants, gerenuk, cheetah, leopard, zebras, and other animals.
Return to the camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.
Explore the rugged terrain of Samburu in the morning.
Visit Samburu villages to learn about the preserved culture of the Samburu people.
Head out for afternoon game drives, or even full-day game drives if you wish.
Look out for creatures like the Nile crocodile, long-necked gerenuk, Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, and even the elusive Kenyan leopard.
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Leave Samburu for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which is located between Mt Kenya and the Aberdare Ranges.
Arrive at Serena Sweetwaters Camp just in time for lunch, followed by a brief relaxation.
Go for a game drive, visiting Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary - the only place where you will see chimps in Kenya.
Proceed with a game drive in search of lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and other wild animals found here.
Return for dinner and overnight at the camp.
Explore Ol Pejeta on a full-day game drive as you leave the camp after breakfast.
Traverse the area in search of different wildlife.
Return for lunch at Serena and proceed with the game drive until evening.
Get spectacular sightings of black and white rhino and the Big Five.
Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Head for an early morning game drive, as it is the best time to catch the big cats and other predators that come out for hunting.
Return to the camp for breakfast, then check out.
Drive to Nairobi, with lunch to be taken en route.
Where this trip takes you
slopes of Mt Kenya, Samburu National Reserve, Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
The route
The fine print
Transport throughout the safari
English-speaking local guide
Hotel and airport transfers
Game drives
Park entrance fees
Drinking water while on safari
Meals
Tips and gratuities
Night game drives
Samburu village visit
Accommodation before and after the safari ends
Personal expenses
Travel insurance and medical cover
Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
International flights
This is a private safari tour and can depart on any day of the year.
A four-wheel tourist van with a pop-up roof will be used for the safari. If you need a Land Cruiser Jeep for this tour, you can request one at an extra cost.
The tour can be booked by solo travellers, but at a slightly higher price. It can be customized accordingly to fit your needs.
Accommodation will be at Samburu Sopa Lodge for two nights and Ol Pejeta Serena Sweetwaters for two nights. The accommodation can be changed if requested. If the properties are fully booked at the time of booking, you will be notified of the changes.
Logistics
Your 5 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.
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