Adventure Safaris Northern Kenya Wildlife Adventure
5 Days North of Kenya Safari – Samburu, Meru & Lake Nakuru
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Nairobi → Samburu National Reserve → Meru National Park → Lake Nakuru National Park → Nairobi
- Group: 2–6 people
- 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with Pop-Up Roof
Overview
Explore Kenya’s contrasting wildlife regions on a five-day safari through Samburu National Reserve, Meru National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park. Discover Samburu’s rugged northern landscapes and distinctive wildlife, venture into Meru’s remote wilderness, then finish among Lake Nakuru’s rich birdlife and protected rhino populations.
This safari offers a rewarding mix of game drives, scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife habitats.
- Samburu wildlife and the Special Five.
- Full-day game drives in Samburu.
- Meru National Park's remote wilderness.
- Elephants, lions, giraffes and diverse birdlife.
- Lake Nakuru rhinos and scenic landscapes.
- Scenic road trip across Kenya.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day1
Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and travel north through Kenya's scenic highlands towards Samburu. Arrive at your lodge or camp around lunchtime, depending on road conditions, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Look out for elephants, reticulated giraffes, zebras and other wildlife in Samburu's distinctive semi-arid landscape. -
Day2
Full-Day Samburu National Reserve
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives exploring Samburu's wildlife-rich landscapes. Search for the Samburu Special Five: reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk, Somali ostrich and Beisa oryx.
You may also encounter elephants, lions, leopards and numerous bird species. Enjoy the scenery around the Ewaso Ng'iro River, an important water source for wildlife in this dry region. -
Day3
Samburu – Meru National Park
After breakfast, depart Samburu and travel to Meru National Park. The journey takes you through northern Kenya's changing landscapes, with arrival time depending on the route and road conditions.
After checking in and having lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive if time permits. Explore Meru's mix of savannah, riverine woodland and greener habitats, looking for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and other wildlife. -
Day4
Meru National Park – Lake Nakuru National Park
Enjoy breakfast before beginning the journey towards Lake Nakuru National Park. This is a substantial road transfer, so much of the day will be spent travelling.
Arrive later in the day depending on road conditions. If time, daylight and park entry arrangements allow, enjoy a short game drive; otherwise, relax at your lodge and prepare for the return to Nairobi. -
Day5
Lake Nakuru – Nairobi
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi. If your schedule allows and park arrangements have been made, you may enjoy an optional early morning game drive before leaving the area.
Travel back through the Great Rift Valley, with drop-off at your hotel, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or another agreed location.
What’s included
Included
Not included
Where you’ll stay

4 nights · Northern Kenya Wildlife Safari · Accommodation
Safari Lodges & Tented Camps
Stay in comfortable safari lodges or tented camps near Samburu National Reserve, Meru National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park. Suggested allocation is two nights in Samburu, one near Meru and one near Lake Nakuru. Specific properties depend on your selected comfort level, travel dates and availability.
Route map
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