Kenya Samburu & Beyond
A 6-day safari exploring Samburu's rare Special Five wildlife and Ol Pejeta's rhino sanctuary with local expert guides.
Duration
6 Days
Price From
$1,734 pp
Country
Kenya
Difficulty
Easy
Track all five of Samburu's Special Five species
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.
Moments From This Journey
Reticulated giraffe feeding on desert scrub in Samburu National Reserve
Arid Samburu landscape with Ewaso Nyiro river cutting through red earth terrain
Grevy zebra standing alert in the dry grasslands of Samburu Reserve
Gerenuk standing on hind legs to feed from a thorny acacia tree in Samburu
What Makes This Safari Special
Track all five of Samburu's Special Five species
Leopard sightings along the Ewaso Ng'iro River at dusk
Ol Pejeta Conservancy — black and white rhino tracking
Samburu-born guides with unmatched local knowledge
Luxury riverfront tented camps with starlit dining
Dawn elephant crossings and sunset game drives
Your Journey, Day by Day
6 carefully curated days across Ol Pejeta, Samburu & Aberdare
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.
Day 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.
Day 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.
Day 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.
Day 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.
Day 6
Departure Day
Early breakfast and check-out followed by a transfer to the airport for your flight home or connection to other destinations.
End of itinerary — 6 days, 5 nights
What's 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
What's Excluded
- 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
$1,734
per person sharing
Group Pricing
Secured by Inspiration Africa
African DMC
Professional destination management company operating across 7 African countries with dedicated teams, contracted suppliers, and local expertise in each market.
Based in Arusha, Tanzania