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5 Days Fly-In Luxury Safari Samburu & Ol Pejeta Conservancy

5 Days Fly-In Luxury Safari Samburu & Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Duration                    5 days 4 nights

Itinerary                    Samburu & Ol Pejeta

A 5-day luxury fly-in safari exploring Samburu National Reserve and Ol Pejeta Conservancy. 

The trip combines scenic flights from Nairobi with exclusive game drives in two of Kenya’s top wildlife destinations. 

Expect rare northern species in Samburu, Big Five encounters in Ol Pejeta, and guided morning and afternoon game drives throughout. 

The safari ends with a return to Nairobi after a final morning game drive

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve (Fly-In Safari)

Your safari begins with a morning pick-up at 7:00 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled flight to Samburu. 

The scenic flight offers breathtaking aerial views of Kenya’s diverse landscapes, including the central highlands, Mount Kenya, and vast savannah plains.

Upon arrival at the Samburu airstrip, you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to your luxury lodge or camp with a short game drive en route.

Arrive at your lodge in time for check-in and a hot lunch, followed by relaxation.

In the afternoon, depart for your first game drive in the Samburu ecosystem, a unique wildlife area located in northern Kenya known for its rugged beauty and rare wildlife species such as the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk. 

The Ewaso Nyiro River attracts a variety of animals, making Samburu an excellent safari destination.

Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Luxury Accommodation:
• Samburu Intrepids Camp
• Saruni Samburu
• Ashnil Samburu Camp

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, depart for an early morning game drive at 6:30 AM when wildlife is most active. This is one of the best times to spot predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action, along with large herds of elephants and buffalo.

Return to the lodge mid-morning for relaxation and leisure.

After lunch, proceed for an afternoon game drive from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, exploring different sections of the Samburu ecosystem along the riverbanks and open savannah.

Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Luxury Accommodation:
• Samburu Intrepids Camp
• Saruni Samburu
• Ashnil Samburu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

to the airstrip for your flight (or combined flight/road connection depending on routing) to the Laikipia region.

Upon arrival near Ol Pejeta Conservancy, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your luxury camp or lodge. Check in and enjoy hot lunch.

In the afternoon, proceed for a game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya’s premier private wildlife conservancies and home to the Big Five, including one of the highest rhino densities in East Africa, as well as the last two remaining northern white rhinos.

The conservancy also offers opportunities to see chimpanzee sanctuary visits (optional) and enjoy beautiful views of Mount Kenya on clear days.

Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Luxury Accommodation:
• Sweetwaters Serena Camp
• Ol Pejeta Bush Camp
• Kicheche Laikipia Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, depart for an early morning game drive at 6:30 AM, the best time for wildlife sightings, including predators returning from night hunts and large herbivores grazing in open plains.

Return to the lodge mid-morning for relaxation and leisure time.

After lunch, head out for another afternoon game drive from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, exploring different zones of the conservancy, including rhino sanctuaries, riverine forests, and open savannah.

Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Luxury Accommodation:
• Sweetwaters Serena Camp
• Ol Pejeta Bush Camp
• Kicheche Laikipia Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, check out and proceed for a final morning game drive with packed lunch boxes, exploring Ol Pejeta Conservancy until around 1:00 PM.

After the game drive, begin your journey back to Nairobi via road or scheduled flight connection, depending on the arrangement. Arrive in Nairobi around 4:00 PM and transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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Included in the cost

  • Return scheduled flights (Nairobi – Samburu – Ol Pejeta / Laikipia region – Nairobi, as per itinerary routing) 
  • Airport and airstrip transfers in Nairobi and safari destinations 
  • Transport in a 4×4 luxury safari Land Cruiser for game drives and transfers where applicable 
  • Accommodation in luxury lodges/camps as per itinerary 
  • All meals as indicated in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner, where stated) 
  • Park and conservancy entrance fees (Samburu ecosystem & Ol Pejeta Conservancy) 
  • Daily guided game drives with a professional English-speaking safari guide 
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives 
  • Game viewing drives in Samburu and Ol Pejeta Conservancy 
  • Government taxes and applicable levies 

Exclusion on the total cost

  • International flights to and from Kenya 
  • Kenya visa fees and travel documents 
  • Travel and medical insurance 
  • Optional activities (e.g., camel rides, cultural village visits, chimpanzee sanctuary visit fees where applicable) 
  • Hot air balloon safari (can be arranged at extra cost if desired) 
  • Drinks (alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated otherwise) 
  • Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff 
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, etc.) 
  • Any items not mentioned in the inclusions section
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