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5 Days Best of Kenya Safari – Ol Pejeta, Samburu & Meru

  • 5 days / 4 nights
  • Nairobi → Ol Pejeta Conservancy → Samburu National Reserve → Meru National Park → Nairobi
  • Group: 2–6 people
  • 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with Pop-Up Roof

Overview

Discover Kenya’s diverse wildlife and wilderness on a five-day safari through Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Samburu National Reserve and Meru National Park. Experience Ol Pejeta’s important rhino conservation initiatives, search for Samburu’s unique northern wildlife, and explore Meru’s remote landscapes, rivers and rich habitats.
This safari combines conservation, distinctive wildlife and scenic road travel for an unforgettable Kenyan adventure.

  • Ol Pejeta rhino conservation.
  • Samburu wildlife and the Special Five.
  • Full-day Samburu game drives.
  • Meru National Park wilderness.
  • Elephants, giraffes, lions and diverse birdlife.
  • Scenic landscapes across northern Kenya.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day1
    Nairobi – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

    Depart Nairobi after breakfast and travel north through Kenya's scenic highlands to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Arrive around lunchtime, depending on road conditions, followed by an afternoon game drive.
    Look for rhinos, elephants, zebras, giraffes and other wildlife. Optional conservation experiences may be available with advance arrangements.

    Meals: Lunch and dinner. Stay: Safari lodge or tented camp near Ol Pejeta.

  2. Day2
    Ol Pejeta – Samburu National Reserve

    After breakfast, depart for Samburu in northern Kenya. Enjoy the changing scenery as the green highlands give way to Samburu's rugged, semi-arid landscapes.
    Arrive at your lodge or camp around lunchtime, depending on road conditions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of elephants, reticulated giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay: Safari lodge or tented camp in Samburu.

  3. Day3
    Full-Day Samburu National Reserve

    Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through Samburu's distinctive wildlife habitats. Search for the Samburu Special Five: reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk, Somali ostrich and Beisa oryx.
    You may also spot elephants, lions, leopards and diverse birdlife. Explore the scenery around the Ewaso Ng'iro River, an important water source for wildlife in this dry region.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay: Safari lodge or tented camp in Samburu.

  4. Day4
    Samburu – Meru National Park

    After breakfast, travel to Meru National Park. This is a substantial road transfer, so an early departure is recommended.
    Arrive at your lodge or camp depending on road conditions and enjoy lunch. If time and park entry arrangements permit, head out for an afternoon game drive to explore Meru's riverine forests, open grasslands and wilderness habitats.
    Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and other wildlife.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay: Safari lodge or tented camp near Meru National Park.

  5. Day5
    Meru National Park – Nairobi

    Enjoy breakfast before beginning the journey back to Nairobi. If time and your departure arrangements allow, an optional short morning game drive may be possible.
    Travel south through Kenya's changing landscapes, arriving in Nairobi later in the day depending on traffic and road conditions. Drop-off can be arranged at your hotel, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or another agreed location.

    Meals: Breakfast; lunch depending on arrangements. Stay: End of Safari

What’s included

Included

  • Four nights of accommodation.
  • Meals as specified in the confirmed itinerary.
  • 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
  • Scheduled game drives at Ol Pejeta, Samburu and Meru.
  • Transport between the listed destinations.
  • Nairobi hotel or airport drop-off.

Not included

  • International flights.
  • Accommodation before or after the safari.
  • Park and conservancy fees, if not included in the quotation.
  • Optional conservation experiences and excursions.
  • Tips and personal expenses.
  • Drinks and meals not specified in the package.
  • Travel insurance and medical expenses.
  • Services not listed under inclusions.

Where you’ll stay

4 nights ·Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari · Accommodation

Safari Lodges & Tented Camps

Stay in comfortable safari lodges or tented camps near Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Samburu National Reserve and Meru National Park. Suggested allocation is one night near Ol Pejeta, two nights in Samburu and one near Meru. Specific properties depend on the selected comfort level, travel dates and availability.

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