3-Day Ol Pejeta Conservancy & Samburu Safari

Depart Nairobi in the morning and travel north through Kenya’s central highlands towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Enjoy changing scenery along the way, from busy urban surroundings to agricultural landscapes and the open plains of Laikipia. On arrival, check in at your mid-range lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive.

Explore the conservancy’s wildlife-rich habitats in search of rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and predators. Ol Pejeta is particularly important for rhino conservation, making this a rewarding destination for travellers interested in both wildlife viewing and conservation. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and a relaxing night in the Laikipia region.

Meals: Lunch and dinner.

Transport: Pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle; approximately 200–230 km, around 4–5 hours by road, excluding stops and traffic.

After breakfast, depart Ol Pejeta and travel north towards Samburu National Reserve. The journey takes you through the changing landscapes of northern Kenya, where greener highland scenery gradually gives way to drier plains and rugged hills. Arrive in the Samburu region around lunchtime, check in at your accommodation, and enjoy a meal before preparing for your afternoon wildlife adventure.

Head into Samburu National Reserve for a game drive across its distinctive semi-arid landscape. Watch for elephants gathering near the Ewaso Nyiro River, reticulated giraffes moving through the bush, and gerenuks feeding on shrubs. With luck, you may also spot lions, leopards, and other wildlife. Return to your lodge or tented camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay in northern Kenya.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Transport: Pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle; approximately 180–220 km, around 4–5 hours by road, excluding stops and traffic. Afternoon game-drive time is additional.

Enjoy an early breakfast and a quiet final morning at the camp.

Rise early for breakfast before setting out on a morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve. The cooler hours offer opportunities to observe wildlife becoming active across the reserve. Search for Grevy’s zebras, Somali ostriches, beisa oryx, reticulated giraffes, and gerenuks, while keeping watch for elephants and big cats. Your guide will help interpret animal behaviour and identify wildlife along the way.

After the game drive, begin the return journey to Nairobi, travelling south through northern and central Kenya. Enjoy scenic views and planned comfort stops along the route, with a lunch break depending on your schedule. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon or evening, depending on road conditions, stops, and the departure point within the city. This concludes your three-day safari.

Meals: Breakfast; lunch depending on the selected package and travel arrangements.

Transport: Pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle; approximately 320–350 km, around 6–8 hours by road, excluding the morning game drive and extended stops.