Overview
A 6-day safari exploring Samburu's rare Special Five wildlife and Ol Pejeta's rhino sanctuary with local expert guides.
Samburu is Kenya's best-kept secret — a rugged, semi-arid wonderland where the Ewaso Ng'iro River sustains an ecosystem found nowhere else on Earth. Over six expertly paced days, you'll track the Special Five (Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and the elegant gerenuk), watch leopards hunt along the riverbanks at dusk, and witness elephant herds crossing the shallows at dawn. Beyond Samburu, continue south to the rhino-rich highlands of Ol Pejeta Conservancy for close encounters with both black and white rhino. Every game drive is led by a Samburu-born guide whose tracking instincts have been honed over a lifetime on this land. Accommodations blend luxury with wilderness — think tented suites overlooking the river, starlit dinners, and the distant call of hyenas.
Safari Highlights
Your Journey
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Meet your driver guide and transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Somerset Westview NairobiMeals: DinnerAirport transferHotel check-inDay 2
Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After breakfast depart for Ol Pejeta Wildlife Conservancy. Arrive for check-in and lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerScenic drive to Ol PejetaAfternoon game driveDay 3
Ol Pejeta to Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast depart for Samburu National Reserve. Arrive for check-in and lunch followed by an afternoon game drive through the arid savanna.
Overnight: Samburu Sopa LodgeMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerScenic drive to SamburuAfternoon game driveDay 4
Samburu Full Day Game Drive
Full-day safari tracking the famous Samburu Special Five and other wildlife. Picnic lunch or return to lodge for lunch.
Overnight: Samburu Sopa LodgeMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerFull day game driveSpecial Five trackingDay 5
Samburu to Aberdare National Park
After breakfast depart for Aberdare National Park. Arrive for lunch and check-in at the unique Ark lodge. Afternoon game drive through misty mountain forests.
Overnight: The Ark CampMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerScenic drive to AberdareAfternoon game driveWaterhole viewingDay 6
Departure Day
Early breakfast and check-out followed by a transfer to the airport for your flight home or connection to other destinations.
Overnight: N/AMeals: BreakfastAirport transfer
Scenes from the Safari
What's Included
Included
- Nairobi airport transfers
- All Samburu and Ol Pejeta park fees
- Full-board tented camp accommodation (5 nights)
- Samburu-born English-speaking driver-guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Unlimited game drives in both reserves
- Drinking water, tea, and coffee on drives
Not Included
- International flights
- Kenya e-Visa ($52)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips & gratuities ($15–25/day recommended)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Camel-back safari excursion (optional, $85 pp)
- Personal expenses
Price Per Person
Where to Stay
LUXURY_LODGEMara Serena Safari Lodge
Masai MaraPerched on a commanding hilltop in the heart of the Masai Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge offers panoramic views of the savanna and front-row access to the Great Migration river crossings.
from $280/night
LUXURY_LODGEAmboseli Serena Safari Lodge
AmboseliSet against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is a lush oasis surrounded by Amboseli's legendary elephant herds and acacia woodland.
from $250/night
TENTED_CAMPSamburu Intrepids Camp
SamburuA riverside luxury tented camp shaded by giant acacia trees on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Samburu National Reserve, home to the unique Samburu Special Five.
from $260/night
