The Safari explores Samburu Game Reserve located in what used to be called the Northern Frontier District. The reserve is renowned for its rare species of animals unique to the park. Sweet waters/Ol Pejeta Conservancy is East Africa’s Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees. Game drives at Sweet waters are indeed a pleasure. Game viewing may also take the form of game walks accompanied by our Resident Naturalist, and game rides on horseback.

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY 01: NAIROBI / SAMBURU BY ROAD 330KMS 5-6 HOURS

Pick up in the morning 07:00 Am by our guide for briefing after which you are driven north to Samburu on the south bank of the Uaso Nyiro River, downriver from Archer’s Post to Samburu game reserve. North of the Equator some of the animals and vegetation are a little different from those commonly found south, take a few minutes relaxing and there after proceed for the evening game drive which will bring you to the elephant bedroom tower. The reserve is rich in wildlife with an abundance of rare northern specialist species such as the Gravy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the beisa Oryx (also referred to as Samburu Special Five).  The reserve is also home to elephants and large predators such as the lion, leopard and cheetah. Kamunyak the miracle lioness that adopted the baby oryx was as a resident in the reserve. Wild dog sightings are also a common attraction to this unique protected area. Birdlife is abundant with over 450 species recorded Due to its remote distance and the fact that it was inaccessible for many years, the park has retained a naturally serene and quiet feeling. Besides the numerous wildlife found in this game reserve, the park is also a bird haven. Samburu National Reserve was one of the two areas in which conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa the Lioness. Their story was made famous by the bestselling book and award-winning movie "Born Free". Return to the camp Ashnil Samburu camp  ( Luxury tented camp located on the banks of Ewaso nyiro river  for Dinner and Overnight.

Main Destination: Samburu Game Reserve 

Main Activity: Afternoon game drive

Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu camp 

Mid-Luxury camp located inside Samburu Game Reserve 

Meal plan:  (Lunch & Dinner, Breakfast )

Drinks: Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

DAY 02: SAMBURU

After breakfast, morning and afternoon game drive exploring this amazing game reserve, it gives you the refreshment of your mind as the park is not populated and not many people visits here, we have concentration of the Its home to the big five, Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo, Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Gravy Zebra, Besia Oryx, Endangered Wild Dog as well as Pun cake Tortoise - Endangered. There are over 450 species of birds identified and aquatic species in the Waso Nyiro River including, vultures, kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches and others. The game reserve is renowned for its rare species of animals unique to the park, namely: the long necked gerenuk, Gravy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and Beisa onyx. The elusive Kenya leopard is often known to visit the park, especially in the evenings. Other Kenyan wildlife present in the park includes cheetahs and lions, as well as elephants, buffalo and hippos. Birdlife is as plentiful as wildlife at Samburu National Reserve, which boasts over 350 different species of birds including vultures, kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches and others. Return to the camp or Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Samburu Game Reserve 

Main Activity: Morning and Afternoon game drive

Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu camp 

Mid-Luxury camp located inside Samburu Game Reserve 

Meal plan:  ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Drinks: Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

DAY 03: SAMBURU / OL PEJETA

After breakfast, check out and drive to Olpejeta sanctuary to arrive at the camp for lunch and afternoon game drive with the combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience.  Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 364sq km wildlife conservancy situated between the foothills of Mount Kenya and the Aberdares and its game-to-area ratio tops the Kenyan park and reserve league. The Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya has over 10000 large mammals and it is the only park where the big 5 and chimpanzees can be seen. It is also where the fastest growing population of rhino in Africa can be found. There are southern white rhino, about 80 endangered black rhino and in a special sanctuary there are two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. Safari by vehicle is not the only option at Ol Pejeta. Safari game walks, horse rides and even camel rides are available, as are safari night drives. Since being established in 1988 Ol Pejeta has had a colorful list of previous owners including Lord Delamere, an early and influential settler from Britain, shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis’ father Roussel and the arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi. It was set up originally as a cattle ranch but herds of migrating elephant regularly destroyed the fenced enclosures making intensive cattle farming impracticable hence Cattle still plays a role in Ol Pejeta today but as a managed livestock within the conservancy and is used to maximize the bio-diversity of the land making Ol Pejeta an integrated wildlife and livestock area. The Endangered Species Boma is a must-see for any trip to Ol Pejeta. Here visitors can meet and learn about the Northern White Rhinos which are critically endangered with only two left in the world. Both of them are here and visitors can have the unique experience of seeing these majestic creatures up close. The boma also has six southern white rhinos, two black rhinos and numerous Gravy’s zebras and Jackson’s hartebeest. Return to the camp  Sweetwater’s Serena camp  ( Luxury tented camp located inside Olpejeta private sanctuary ) for Dinner and Overnight.

Main Destination: Olpejeta Private Conservancy 

Main Activity: Morning and Afternoon game drive

Accommodation: Sweetwater's Serena camp   

Mid-luxury camp located inside Olpejeta conservancy

Meal plan:  ( Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast )

Drinks: Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

DAY 04: OLPEJETA / NAIROBI

After breakfast, have a morning game drive where you will search for a shy cat (the leopard) and other plain game before returning to Nairobi. Lunch is available at an extra cost.

 Main Destination: Nairobi 

 Activities:  Morning game drive   

 Accommodation & Meals: Not Applicable { End of Tour}

 Meal Plan: {Breakfast} | Drinks not Included | Drinking Water Included

PRICING & SEASONS 

CHILD POLICY

·        Children staying and sharing with 1 or 2 paying adults; · 0-3 years – free / no charge (Maximum 2 children per room) 

·        4-12 – each child pays 50% Single Room rate where applicable (i.e.2 adults & 1-2 children, each child to pay 50% of per person rate equivalent or 1 adult. Extra charges may apply for rollaway beds requested

·        13 -17 Years and above they are considered Young adults and pays 75% of the adult rate

INCLUDED

·         Park fees (For non-residents)

·         All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

·         All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

·         A professional driver/guide

·         All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

·         All Taxes/VAT

·         Round-trip airport transfer

·         Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

·         Drinking water (On all days)

EXCLUDED

·         International flights (From/to home)

·         Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

·         Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

·         Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

·         Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

·         Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)