5 Days Samburu & Ol Pejeta

Your 5 Days Samburu & Ol Pejeta Safari begins with an early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel, residence or an agreed meeting point. Meet your professional safari driver-guide and travel north towards Samburu National Reserve.

The journey passes through Kenya's central highlands, with agricultural landscapes and views towards the Mount Kenya region when conditions are favourable. As you continue north, the scenery gradually changes from relatively green highlands to drier country characterised by acacia trees, rocky hills and open plains.

The road journey commonly takes approximately five to seven hours, depending on traffic, road conditions and the location of your accommodation.

Arrive at your lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch if timing permits. After a short rest, depart for an introductory afternoon game drive in Samburu.

The reserve is particularly famous for wildlife species associated with northern Kenya. Your guide will search for Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich, collectively known as the Samburu Special Five.

Elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes and numerous other species also inhabit the ecosystem. The Ewaso Ng'iro River provides an important water source and supports vegetation that attracts wildlife.

Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight relaxation.

Accommodation: Samburu lodge or tented camp

Wake early for a morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve. The cooler hours after sunrise can be particularly rewarding because many animals are active before the temperature rises.

Your guide will explore suitable wildlife habitats, paying attention to the reserve's distinctive northern species.

Grevy's zebra is larger than the more familiar plains zebra and has narrower stripes. Reticulated giraffes are recognised by their striking coat patterns, while gerenuks are unusual antelopes that may stand on their hind legs to browse vegetation.

Beisa oryx are well adapted to dry environments, and Somali ostriches are another distinctive feature of northern Kenya's wildlife.

The reserve also supports elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes and numerous birds. The Ewaso Ng'iro River is an important ecological feature, providing water and supporting riverine vegetation.

Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation before another afternoon game drive. The changing light provides opportunities for wildlife photography, particularly when elephants or giraffes are encountered against the dry landscape.

Your guide will explain how animals adapt to the region's climate and why conservation of northern Kenya's habitats is important.

Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Samburu lodge or tented camp

After breakfast, depart Samburu and travel south towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy, located in the Laikipia region near Mount Kenya.

The journey introduces a noticeable change in landscape as the dry northern plains give way to more varied highland and savannah environments.

Ol Pejeta is internationally recognised for its wildlife conservation programmes, particularly its work protecting black and white rhinoceroses.

The conservancy supports a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras and numerous antelopes.

Arrive at your selected lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive.

Your guide will explore suitable wildlife-viewing areas while explaining the importance of protected habitats and conservation management.

Depending on the accommodation and activities included in your package, additional conservation-related experiences may be available.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Accommodation: Ol Pejeta lodge or tented camp

Spend the day exploring Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya's most important private wildlife conservation areas.

The conservancy is particularly famous for its rhinoceros populations and conservation programmes. It supports both black and white rhinos, although sightings depend on animal movements and cannot be guaranteed.

Enjoy an early morning game drive, searching for rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and predators.

Ol Pejeta is also associated with efforts to protect the critically endangered northern white rhinoceros. Travellers interested in conservation may be able to arrange specialised experiences, subject to availability, access restrictions and additional charges.

Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation before continuing with an afternoon game drive.

The conservancy's varied habitats provide opportunities to observe wildlife behaviour and learn about the challenges of protecting endangered species.

Your guide will explain the role of conservation areas in maintaining wildlife populations and supporting surrounding communities.

Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight relaxation.

Accommodation: Ol Pejeta lodge or tented camp

After breakfast, check out of your accommodation and begin the return journey towards Nairobi.

Depending on your departure schedule and the arrangements included in your package, a short morning game drive may be possible before leaving the conservancy.

The road journey passes through central Kenya's highland landscapes, agricultural areas and towns before reaching Nairobi.

Lunch may be arranged along the route, depending on the package.

Arrive in Nairobi during the afternoon, subject to traffic and road conditions. Drop-off can be arranged at your hotel, residence or another agreed location.

Your 5 Days Samburu & Ol Pejeta Safari concludes with memories of northern Kenya's distinctive wildlife and the conservation landscapes of Laikipia.