5-Day Samburu & Ol Pejeta Safari Adventure
Cross the Equator into Northern Kenya — rare wildlife at Samburu and rhino conservation at Ol Pejeta, in a less-crowded, conservation-focused circuit.
Samburu National Reserve · Ol Pejeta Conservancy
A northern Kenya circuit for travelers who want something less crowded than the mainstream parks, with a strong conservation focus. Samburu’s semi-arid landscape holds wildlife found nowhere else in Kenya, while Ol Pejeta pairs Big Five game viewing with genuine rhino and chimpanzee conservation work.
Why this route
Samburu and Ol Pejeta (in Laikipia) are two distinct ecosystems rarely combined with the busier southern circuits, giving a more exclusive feel and strong odds of seeing both predators and endangered species on the same trip. Ol Pejeta in particular is home to the last two northern white rhinos left in the world, alongside a large black rhino sanctuary and a chimpanzee sanctuary — making this route a good fit for travelers who want their safari to have a conservation angle, not just game viewing.
Day by day
Day 1 — Nairobi to Samburu. After a safari briefing, drive north across the Equator into Kenya’s semi-arid northern frontier, arriving at Samburu National Reserve for an afternoon game drive. Overnight at the camp, full board.
Day 2 — Samburu. A full day exploring the reserve, with morning and afternoon game drives tracking the Samburu Special Five — Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich and gerenuk. An optional visit to a Samburu cultural village is available at extra cost. Overnight at the camp, full board.
Day 3 — Samburu to Ol Pejeta. Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, arriving for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive including the chimpanzee sanctuary and rhino conservation areas. Overnight at the camp, full board.
Day 4 — Ol Pejeta. A full day of game drives, with optional activities including a guided nature walk, night game drive or picnic safari. An optional visit to see the last two northern white rhinos is available. Overnight at the camp, full board.
Day 5 — Ol Pejeta to Nairobi. After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi for hotel or airport drop-off. Optional extras can be arranged at additional cost, including the Giraffe Centre or a Carnivore Restaurant dinner.
What’s included
Private safari vehicle, English-speaking driver-guide, park and conservancy entry fees, and full-board accommodation throughout.
Optional add-ons
Samburu cultural village visit, guided nature walks, night game drives, and Nairobi extras (Giraffe Centre, Carnivore Restaurant) are all available on request, at additional cost.