Samburu and Ol Pejeta Safari Adventure

Depart Nairobi early in the morning and drive north through Kenya's lush central highlands, crossing the equator into the rugged northern frontier. Arrive at Samburu National Reserve in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. In the late afternoon, set out on your first game drive along the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River, searching for elephants, lions, and northern wildlife species.

Spend a full day exploring the arid beauty of Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. Keep an eye out for the 'Samburu Special Five': the Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, and Somali ostrich. Enjoy lunch at the lodge and spend the midday heat relaxing by the pool or visiting a local Samburu village for a cultural experience.

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive out of Samburu as you journey south toward the Laikipia Plateau. Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a renowned non-profit wildlife sanctuary, in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out on a game drive across open plains that host the Big Five, including a dense population of black and white rhinos.

Dedicate the day to Ol Pejeta's conservation wonders. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary to learn about rescued chimpanzees and visit the enclosed sanctuary hosting the world's last remaining northern white rhinos. Enjoy morning and late afternoon game drives tracking lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, and vast herds of plains game.

Check out and begin the scenic drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel, bringing your northern Kenya safari adventure to a close.