Kenya · Elderly-Friendly Tours

7-Day Meru, Ol Pejeta and Samburu Wildlife Safari for Seniors

7 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit The David Sheldrick's Orphanage and enjoy the option to adopt and name an elephant
  • 02 Explore Meru National Park, one of Kenya's untapped safari parks
  • 03 Discover Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to Kenya's only chimpanzees
  • 04 Search for the Special 5 in Samburu National Reserve
  • 05 Enjoy a slow-paced safari designed for seniors and specially-abled travellers

Visit the elephants at The David Sheldrick's Orphanage, with an option to adopt and name one, then continue to Meru National Park for safari experiences in one of Kenya's untapped parks. Explore Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to Kenya's only chimpanzees and the story of Sudan, the last northern white rhino, before searching for the Special 5 in Samburu National Reserve. This is a slow-paced tour designed for seniors and specially-abled travellers.

This is a slow-paced tour designed for seniors and specially-abled travellers.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Meru, Nairobi, Samburu, Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi and Wildlife Encounters

  • Get picked up at the airport by the guide.

  • Transfer to the David Sheldrick Orphanage Centre.

  • Have lunch at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden.

  • Later, proceed to the Giraffe Center and get up close with these magnificent creatures.

Overnight will be at Hemmingways.

2
Day 02

Fly from Nairobi to Meru

  • After a leisurely breakfast, head to Wilson Airport for a flight to Meru.

  • Upon arrival, head to Elsa Kopje's.

  • Relax and unwind as you enjoy excellent views from your room.

  • Later, head out for a game drive in Meru National Park.

Overnight at Elsa Kopje's/equivalent.

3
Day 03

Game Drives and Activities in Meru

  • On this day, choose between a full-day game drive or a morning game drive followed by a leisurely afternoon and a guided walk around the area.

  • Engage in internal activities like river fishing and spa treatment.

  • Head for a bush dinner later on.

Overnight at Elsa Kopje's.

4
Day 04

From Meru to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

  • After breakfast, leave Meru for Ol Pejeta in Laikipia. This is where Sudan, the last northern white rhino, died, apart from being the only place you'll find chimpanzees in Kenya.

  • Feed the remaining rhinos as you are taken through Ol Pejeta's history.

Overnight at Serena Morani Wing.

5
Day 05

Travel to Samburu

  • After an early breakfast, leave Ol Pejeta and head to Samburu by road.

  • Upon arrival, head to Elephant Bedroom.

  • Relax and unwind, and later head out for an evening game drive.

Overnight at Elephant Bedroom Samburu.

6
Day 06

Wildlife Viewing in Samburu National Reserve

  • Head for an engaging game drive. This is where you can find the Special 5, and if you are lucky enough, you will spot all of them. Leopards are also spotted easily here. Over 300 species of birds are also found in Samburu National Reserve.

Overnight at Samburu National Reserve.

7
Day 07

Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, prepare to board a flight back to Nairobi. You will be met by one of the office representatives upon arrival.

  • Proceed for a farewell lunch/dinner.

  • Head for your hotel or the airport.

The David Sheldrick's Orphanage, Meru National Park game drives, Ol Pejeta Conservancy chimpanzees, Samburu National Reserve Special 5

Where this trip takes you

The David Sheldrick's Orphanage, Meru National Park game drives, Ol Pejeta Conservancy chimpanzees, Samburu National Reserve Special 5

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 4 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Domestic flights

  • All accommodation on full board

  • Drinking water while on safari

  • Professional English-speaking Kenya driver/guide

  • Transportation in a Land Cruiser

  • Fishing in Meru

  • Bush dinner at Elsa Kopje's Meru/equivalent

  • Farewell lunch/dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant

  • Airport transfers

  • Travel insurance

  • All taxes/VAT

  • 24-hour emergency evacuation cover

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Tips for the guides

  • Alcoholic drinks

  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

Know before you go

  • This tour is suitable for people with disabilities and seniors.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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