Kenya · Safari

8-Day Kenya Safari to Ol Pejeta, Samburu and Lake Naivasha

8 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Nairobi National Park with wildlife sightings against the city skyline
02 Discover Karen Blixen's historic home and its literary heritage
03 Feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes from the high platform at the Giraffe Centre
04 Experience game drives and conservation at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
05 Visit Samburu National Reserve and Buffalo Hot Springs
06 Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha and explore Hell's Gate

Embark on an 8-day Kenyan adventure from Nairobi through Ol Pejeta and Samburu to Lake Naivasha. Explore Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre, and Karen Blixen Museum before continuing to Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the distinctive landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. Along the way, enjoy game drives, a visit to a Masai village, and time at Buffalo Hot Springs. The journey ends with the scenic beauty of Lake Naivasha, including a boat ride, Hell's Gate, and an optional visit to Crescent Island.

Explore Nairobi National Park, so close to the city that its skyscrapers fill the horizon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Samburu, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Hell's Gate National Park, Nairobi National Park

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi and Hotel Check-in

Pick-up at the airport by one of our representatives.
Check in at Hotel Concord.
Relax and later have dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02

Nairobi National Park, Karen Blixen and Giraffe Centre

Breakfast at the hotel.
Explore Nairobi National Park, so close to the city that its skyscrapers fill the horizon. You will find yourself on a broad savannah that is home to lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, giraffes, and many more. This is always a 3-hour game drive.
Have lunch at Karen Blixen, which offers a serene ambience amid historic charm, with lush gardens and a menu celebrating local flavours and ingredients. Explore the house and learn about Blixen's life, enjoying a cultural and historical experience rich in literary heritage and the ambience of early 20th-century colonial Kenya.
Continue to the Giraffe Centre and feel the thrill of visiting this refuge for the endangered Rothschild's giraffe, where you can climb the high platform and try your hand at feeding one of these towering creatures.

Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight stay at Concord.

Day 03

Drive to Ol Pejeta via the Equator

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed to Ol Pejeta with a stop at the equator, a 4-hour drive from Nairobi.
Check in at the hotel in time for lunch at Muthu Warwick.
Enjoy evening game drives.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Muthu Warwick.

Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Samburu

Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning game drives.
Drive north to Samburu National Reserve for approximately 4 hours.
Check in at the hotel in time for lunch at Ashnil Samburu.
Visit a Masai village in the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Ashnil Samburu.

Day 05

Full-Day Safari in Samburu

Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy full-day game drives with packed lunches. You will also visit Buffalo Hot Springs.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Ashnil Samburu.

Day 06

Journey to Lake Naivasha and Evening Boat Ride

Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out of the hotel.
Drive for 5 hours southwest to Lake Naivasha.
Check in at the hotel in time for lunch.
Enjoy a boat ride in the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Naivasha Country Club.

Day 07

Hell's Gate and Optional Crescent Island

Breakfast at the hotel.
Explore Hell's Gate and enjoy game drives.
Return to the hotel for lunch.
In the afternoon, proceed to Crescent Island and enjoy the lake scenery (optional activity).

Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Naivasha Country Club.

Day 08