$5,059 to $5,939 pp (USD)
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Day 1-2
Meru National Park – Into the Wilderness & Walk with Legends
Meru National Park – Into the Wilderness & Walk with Legends
Your private Tapestry of Africa safari guide will welcome you in Nairobi, either at your hotel or upon arrival at the airport. From there, set off toward the remote beauty of Meru National Park. Arrive around midday and check into your lodge, set in a quiet and scenic area of the park. After lunch, head out for your first afternoon game drive. Meru is wild and rarely visited, offering peaceful game viewing and dramatic landscapes. Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, hippos, and birdlife.
The next morning begins with a guided walking safari—an incredible way to experience the bush on foot. You’ll also visit Elsa the Lioness’s memorial, a moving site tied to the Born Free legacy. After a relaxed lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive through Meru’s varied terrain. Returning back to your lodge, enjoy a sundowner as you toast to the beautiful sights of the day. After dinner, enjoy an exciting night game drive-and see the nocturnal wildlife come life.
- Main Destination:
- Meru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Elewana Elsa's Kopje Meru
Wildlife in Meru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3-4
Samburu National Reserve – The Northern Frontier
Samburu National Reserve – The Northern Frontier
After breakfast, drive north into the drier, rugged lands of Samburu National Reserve. This striking landscape of rocky hills and riverine forest offers a distinct change of scenery. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and then head out on a game drive. Samburu is home to unique wildlife not seen elsewhere in Kenya, including reticulated giraffes, Somali ostriches, and beisa oryx—part of the famous “Samburu Special Five.”
Spend the next day on morning and afternoon game drives, returning to your lodge for lunch and some rest in between. Samburu is known for its excellent leopard sightings and large herds of elephants that frequent the Ewaso Nyiro River. With fewer visitors, the experience here is quiet, unhurried, and deeply rewarding.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Bedroom Camp
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy – Orphans & Bongos
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy – Orphans & Bongos
This morning, depart for the Mount Kenya region and begin with a visit to the Mount Kenya Wildlife Orphanage. This important facility rehabilitates animals that have been injured or orphaned in the wild. You’ll learn about Kenya’s wildlife protection efforts and meet some of the center’s current residents—cheetahs, monkeys, and other rescued species. Check-into your lodge for dinner and well-deserved rest.
In the afternoon, continue to the rare Bongo Sanctuary. The eastern bongo is one of Africa’s most elusive antelopes, and this sanctuary works to protect and breed them. Walk with a guide through the forested habitat as you learn about these shy, beautiful creatures. Return to your lodge in time to relax and take in peaceful views of Mount Kenya’s slopes.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kenya
- Accommodation:
- Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Rhinos, Chimps & Game Drives
Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Rhinos, Chimps & Game Drives
After breakfast, head to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to East Africa’s largest population of black rhinos. Begin your day with a guided visit to the Rhino Sanctuary, where you’ll see these endangered giants up close and learn about the fight to save their species. This is also home to the last remaining northern white rhinos on Earth—a powerful and humbling encounter.
After checking in and enjoying lunch at your lodge, spend the afternoon exploring more of Ol Pejeta. Visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, established in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute, and go on one final game drive across the conservancy’s diverse landscape. From lions to zebras to elephants, it’s a fitting conclusion to your off-the-beaten-path safari.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Accommodation:
- Mutara Camp
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Return to Nairobi – Farewell to the Wild
Return to Nairobi – Farewell to the Wild
Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before beginning the return drive to Nairobi. Depending on your schedule, you may stop for lunch or visit a craft market en route. Upon arrival, your guide will drop you off at your hotel or the airport. Though your safari ends here, the stories and sights of Kenya’s wild heart will stay with you long after you return home.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
