4-Day Ol Pejeta and Samburu National Reserve Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve

Your safari adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Nairobi or the Airport. From here, you’ll drive to Samburu National Reserve (approximately 5-6 hours). This northern reserve is known for its unique wildlife, including the Samburu Five, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk along with predators like lions and cheetahs.

Upon arrival, check in at Samburu Sopa Lodge, located on a hill with panoramic views over the Ewaso Ng'iro River. After a delicious lunch, set out for your first game drive in Samburu National Reserve. The reserve’s dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife will captivate you as you explore the area, looking for lions, elephants, and other unique species that call this place home.

After your game drive, enjoy a peaceful dinner at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

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HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Samburu National Reserve

Start your day with an early morning game drive. The early hours are the best time for predator sightings, such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as large herds of elephants and buffalo. You’ll also get the chance to spot Samburu’s special wildlife, including the elegant gerenuk and Grevy’s zebra.

After your game drive, return to the lodge for breakfast and some relaxation time. You can take a swim or enjoy the views from the lodge before heading out for your second afternoon game drive. This gives you another opportunity to discover Samburu’s remarkable wildlife and stunning landscapes.

After your game drive, return to the lodge for dinner and spend the evening at your leisure.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Samburu National Reserve - Olpejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, check out of Samburu Sopa Lodge and drive south to Ol Pejeta Conservancy (approximately 5 hours). Ol Pejeta is renowned for its conservation efforts, particularly the protection of the critically endangered Northern White Rhino and a significant black rhino population.

Upon arrival, proceed for a game drive in the conservancy, afterwards proceed for lunch at Sweetwaters Serena Camp. After lunch, visit the Northern White Rhinos—the last two of their kind in the world—learning about their preservation and ongoing conservation efforts.

In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through Ol Pejeta, where you may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and more. As dusk falls, head out on a night game drive to experience nocturnal wildlife, including hyenas and leopards.

Before heading to Maisha Sweetwaters camp for check in and dinner, visit Baraka the Rhino, a blind black rhino rescued by the conservancy.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

Black RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Maisha Sweetwaters Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Nairobi

After breakfast, check out of Maisha Sweetwaters Camp and begin your drive back to Nairobi (approximately 4.5 hours). As you journey south, enjoy the scenic views of the Kenyan countryside. Upon arrival in Nairobi, your safari adventure concludes, with a drop-off at your hotel or Nairobi Airport, depending on your travel arrangements.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.