Enjoy the amazing 7-day 'Northern Kenya Safari Circuit' tour that takes you through the most iconic national reserves of northern Kenya. Your safari starts at Ol Pejeta, which is a wildlife conservancy sandwiched between the Aberdare Range and Mount Kenya. Along with the Big 5, here you will witness the last two northern white rhinos on earth. The backdrop of Mount Kenya and Aberdare Range provides fantastic game viewing, photography, sunrise and sundowner experiences. You'll then head northwards into the arid and semi-arid lands of Samburu National Park, and finally end your safari in the dense forests of Aberdare National Park. The typical safari itinerary is listed below:
You will be received by our tour guide at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, in Nairobi for your transfer to the Eka Hotel, overlooking the Nairobi National Park. Check-in at the hotel for an overnight stay.
Eka Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed-and-breakfast
Have breakfast at the hotel and leave for Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Enjoy your picturesque drive in a private and comfortable 4x4 safari Land Cruiser on your way to the conservancy. The magnificent Ol Pejeta Conservancy houses a variety of animals, including the endangered black and white rhino, offering a combination of amazing wildlife experiences and stunning views of the green grass plains.
Arrive in time at your camp for lunch and depart for an evening game drive where you can spot the Big 5 - lion, buffalo, elephant, leopard and rhino. Return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay at the selected lodge.
Time: 4 hours
Distance: 210 km
Sweetwaters Serena Camp (Morani Wing)
Night game drives
Meet the last two northern white rhinos
Horse riding safari
Lion tracking
Dog tracking
Cycling safari
Meal Plan: Full board
After an early morning breakfast at the camp, leave for your morning game drive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The reserve is a part of a bigger ecosystem - Laikipia Wilderness and has the highest density of wildlife per acre, offering you a thrilling wilderness experience. Visit the Chimpanzee Conservancy and meet Baraka, the blind Black rhino. You can also witness the last two northern white rhinos in their habitat. After the evening game drive, return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Night game drives
Meet the last two northern white rhinos
Horse riding safari
Lion tracking
Dog tracking
Cycling safari
Enjoy an early morning breakfast at the lodge and check out as you depart towards Samburu National Reserve. The national reserve is a premier game reserve located on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro river. It is famous for its abundance of rare species of animals, such as the Grevy zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the beisa oryx. The reserve is also home to a population of around 900 elephants.
On your arrival at Samburu National Reserve, check in at your lodge for lunch and leave for a relaxing evening game drive. Get a chance to witness the diverse wildlife of Samburu in its breathtaking landscapes.
Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Distance: 142 KM
Ashnil Samburu Camp
Sopa Samburu
Sarova Shaba
Meal Plan: Full board
Have breakfast in the morning and leave for a morning game drive in the reserve. The reserve has a rich and diverse collection of wildlife with an abundance of the Samburu ‘Special Five’ animals, which includes the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, the beisa oryx and the reticulated giraffe. The most typical mammals easily spotted are elephants, present in large numbers across the reserve. The Samburu Laikipia ecosystem is also home to Grant’s gazelles, impalas, waterbucks, dik-diks, hippos and olive baboons, among many more.
After the morning game drive, come back to your camp for lunch and enjoy the rest of the facilities offered by the camp. Later in the afternoon, you can head out for a subtle game drive while enjoying the glorious African sunset.
Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Check out after an early morning breakfast and game drive and depart for Aberdare National Park, which has a diverse collection of African ecosystems. The range features summits that reach heights of 13,000 feet (4,000 m), providing you with the beautiful views of breathtaking mountain scenery. The park also has several picturesque waterfalls and is home to rare animals such as black serval, black leopard and the eastern bongo. Have a full day of adventure in the park and return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
The Ark Lodge overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of outstanding wildlife. Resembling and named after Noah’s Ark, The Ark comprises three decks from which various balconies and lounges provide a superb location to see wildlife. The night guard will buzz your room when certain animals come to the waterhole so that you don’t miss any animal sightings. There is also a ground-level bunker, which is the perfect hideout for photographers.
Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Distance: 224 kms
The Ark Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board
On the last day of your safari, enjoy a hearty breakfast at the lodge and then embark on a road transfer to Nairobi. Drop off at the airport for your outbound flight back home.
$4,450 USD for 2 people
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