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Samburu & Ol Pejeta – 4 Days Northern Kenya Safari
What's Included for You
Day-by-Day Breakdown
An early start: you are picked up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at around 7:00 AM for the drive north to Samburu National Reserve, about 6 to 7 hours. The road climbs through the green, fertile Central Highlands, crosses the equator and runs past the snow-streaked peaks of Mount Kenya before dropping into hot, open semi-desert.
You arrive at your lodge, check in and have a freshly prepared hot lunch, then rest before your first afternoon game drive. Samburu feels very different from the south: red earth, doum palms along the Ewaso Ng'iro river and rare northern species such as Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich and gerenuk, along with elephants, lions and leopards. Back by early evening for dinner.
At a glance: Time needed: ~2.5 hrs game drive · Travel: ~6–7 hrs driving · Pace: Full
Schedule
• Morning (around 7:00 AM): Pickup from your Nairobi hotel or the airport and drive north, about 6–7 hrs with rest stops.
• Mid-morning: Equator crossing near Nanyuki, a short photo stop of about 15 min, with views of Mount Kenya on a clear day.
• Early afternoon: Arrive at your Samburu lodge, check in and have a hot lunch.
• Afternoon (around 3:30–6:30 PM): First game drive in the Samburu ecosystem.
• Night: Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Travel for the day
• Nairobi → Samburu ~6–7 hrs by 4x4 vehicle.
Tips & what to carry
• Samburu has three reserves: Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba. Buffalo Springs and Shaba share one entry fee, Samburu has its own. Your game drives are in the reserve where your lodge is; if you stay in Buffalo Springs or Shaba and wish to enter Samburu, a park fee of USD 80 per adult and USD 45 per child applies.
• Samburu is hot and dry. Light cotton clothes, a wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen are essential.
• Carry your yellow fever card; India asks for it when you return from Kenya.
• Drinking water (2 litres per person per day) is provided in the vehicle.
Included today
• Airport Transfers
• Professional English Speaking Driver
• Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Samburu
Note: Hotels shown are indicative. Final hotels are confirmed in the same category once your travel dates are fixed, and dates can affect the overall price.
Your one full day in Samburu begins with an early morning game drive at around 6:30 AM, the best time to catch predators returning from the night's hunt and animals moving in the cool air. Your guide will be looking for the Samburu Special Five, five species found mainly in the north, as well as elephants coming down to the river, big cats and a long list of birds.
You return to the lodge around 10:30 AM for leisure time and lunch through the hottest hours. Around 3:00 PM you head out again to explore other sections of the reserve until sunset, when the river and the hills glow in the late light. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
At a glance: Time needed: ~7 hrs game drives · Travel: All within the reserve · Pace: Moderate
Schedule
• Morning (around 6:30 AM): Early morning game drive, about 4 hrs.
• Late morning (around 10:30 AM): Back to the lodge for leisure time and lunch.
• Afternoon (around 3:00 PM): Afternoon game drive until sunset, about 3 hrs.
• Night: Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
• Optional: Visit to a Samburu village to meet the community (paid locally).
Travel for the day
• Game drives within the Samburu ecosystem by 4x4 vehicle.
Tips & what to carry
• Midday temperatures often pass 30°C. Rest in the shade and drink water regularly.
• Elephants gather along the Ewaso Ng'iro river in the afternoon; a good place to wait with the camera ready.
• Wear neutral colours; avoid bright white and camouflage prints.
• Keep binoculars handy for birds such as the vulturine guineafowl.
Included today
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• 4 x 4 Vehicle with English speaking guide
Overnight: Samburu
Start with an early morning game drive at around 6:15 AM for one last look at Samburu's wildlife, then return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast you check out and drive about 2 to 2.5 hours south through the landscapes of central Kenya to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in the foothills of Mount Kenya.
You arrive around midday, check in and have a hot lunch before an afternoon game drive. Ol Pejeta is one of East Africa's leading rhino conservation areas, and it is home to the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. The grassland and acacia country here is greener and cooler than Samburu, with Mount Kenya often visible on the horizon. Back to your lodge in the evening for dinner.
At a glance: Time needed: ~5 hrs game drives · Travel: ~2–2.5 hrs driving · Pace: Full
Schedule
• Morning (around 6:15 AM): Final early morning game drive in Samburu, about 1.5–2 hrs.
• Morning: Breakfast at the lodge and check out.
• Late morning: Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, about 2–2.5 hrs.
• Noon: Check in and have a hot lunch.
• Afternoon (around 3:00–6:00 PM): Afternoon game drive in Ol Pejeta.
• Night: Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Travel for the day
• Samburu → Ol Pejeta Conservancy ~2–2.5 hrs by road.
Tips & what to carry
• Ol Pejeta is much cooler than Samburu, especially at night. Keep a fleece in your day bag.
• Pack the night before so the check-out after breakfast is quick.
• Ask your guide about the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, if time allows (paid locally, set hours).
Included today
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• 4 x 4 Vehicle with English speaking guide
Overnight: Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast you check out and set off on a final morning game drive through Ol Pejeta with a packed lunch, one last chance to spot rhinos, elephants, lions and the conservancy's other wildlife. Ask your guide about seeing the northern white rhinos, the last two of their kind, if you have not already.
In the early afternoon you leave for Nairobi, arriving at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at approximately 4:00 PM.
At a glance: Time needed: ~3–4 hrs game drive · Travel: ~3–4 hrs driving · Pace: Moderate
Schedule
• Morning (around 7:30 AM): Breakfast and check out.
• Morning: Final game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, about 3–4 hrs.
• Noon: Packed lunch in the conservancy.
• Afternoon: Depart for Nairobi in the early afternoon; arrive at your hotel or the airport at approximately 4:00 PM.
Travel for the day
• Ol Pejeta Conservancy → Nairobi by road.
Tips & what to carry
• If flying home today, book an evening or night flight to allow for traffic into Nairobi.
• Tipping the guide is customary at the end of the safari.
• Keep your passport and yellow fever card in your hand luggage.
Included today
• Breakfast & Lunch
• English Speaking Guide
• Airport Transfers
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- We will collect the required documents such as Passport, Aadhaar, PAN, or any additional ID needed for your trip.
- For international travel, please ensure your passport has a minimum validity of 180 days from your return date.
- Hotels and flights will be booked within a 3-hour SLA window after payment confirmation and shared with you.
- In case of non-availability, we will suggest the closest alternative options without affecting your budget and proceed after your approval.
- The Visa process will be initiated as per the required timeline for the destination country.
- The next steps and a clear travel timeline will be shared with you for complete transparency.
- All necessary hard copies, including travel vouchers and gift vouchers for future travel, will be dispatched to your address for easy access during the trip.
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Common questions about Samburu & Ol Pejeta – 4 Days Northern Kenya Safari.
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