This seven-day safari is a rich tapestry of Kenya’s wild contrasts — beginning in the conservation heartland of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, flowing into the lush and untamed beauty of Meru National Park, ascending into the rugged northern frontier of Samburu National Reserve, and finally retreating into the misty highland forests of Aberdare National Park.
Each destination tells its own story — from open savannahs to riverine forests and cool mountain ecosystems — delivering a safari that is immersive, scenic, and deeply unforgettable.
Nairobi Hotel, Airport
Your journey begins at 6:00 AM as you leave Nairobi behind, driving through the scenic central highlands — rolling tea plantations, coffee farms, and distant mountain silhouettes guiding your way.
Arrive at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where conservation and wilderness exist in perfect harmony beneath the shadow of Mount Kenya.
Check in at Sweetwaters Serena Camp in time for lunch. The afternoon unfolds gently, allowing you to settle into the rhythm of the wild.
At 4:00 PM, set out for your first game drive — the golden light casting long shadows across the plains as rhinos, elephants, and plains game emerge.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
An early morning game drive welcomes the day — the conservancy alive with quiet movement in the cool dawn.
After breakfast, you journey east toward Meru National Park, where the landscape gradually softens into greener, richer terrain. Rivers weave through dense vegetation, and the air feels fresher, more tropical.
Arrive at Ikweta Safari Camp in time for lunch and check-in.
Later, head out for an evening game drive through this lush wilderness — exploring areas near the Tana River, where wildlife gathers in abundance.
Return to camp as dusk settles, followed by dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ikweta Safari Camp
The morning begins softly, with the sounds of birds and rustling leaves.
After breakfast, depart with packed lunch for a full-day safari in Meru National Park — a land of rivers, palms, and untamed beauty.
The scenery is ever-changing — from open glades to dense riverine forests — offering sightings of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and predators moving through this rich ecosystem.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the park, surrounded by nature.
The afternoon continues with deeper exploration before returning to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic) & Dinner
Accommodation: Ikweta Safari Camp
After breakfast, you depart Meru and head north into a more rugged, dramatic landscape.
Arriving at Samburu National Reserve, the scenery shifts to open plains, rocky outcrops, and acacia-dotted horizons — with the lifeline of the Ewaso Nyiro River cutting through the reserve.
Check in at Ashnil Samburu Camp in time for lunch.
In the evening, head out for a game drive where the golden light transforms the landscape. Watch for elephants along the riverbanks, reticulated giraffes, and the elusive predators that roam this terrain.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp
After breakfast, depart with packed lunch for a full-day exploration of Samburu National Reserve.
This is a day of discovery — traversing dry plains, riverbanks, and hidden corners of the reserve. Along the Ewaso Nyiro River, wildlife gathers, creating incredible viewing opportunities.
Search for the Samburu Special Five and enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild.
You may also opt for a cultural village visit (extra cost), adding a human story to the landscape.
Return to camp as the sun sets, for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic) & Dinner
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp
After breakfast, depart Samburu and journey south into the cool highlands of Aberdare National Park — where the scenery transforms dramatically into misty forests, waterfalls, and rolling hills.
Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, uniquely set overlooking a waterhole.
The experience here is tranquil and magical — instead of game drives, wildlife comes to you. From the lodge decks and viewing platforms, watch elephants, buffalo, bushbuck, and other animals gather at the waterhole throughout the day and night.
As evening falls, the forest comes alive with quiet movement under the soft glow of floodlights — offering a truly unique safari experience.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: The Ark Lodge
Wake up to the crisp mountain air and enjoy breakfast while overlooking the forest.
After check-out, begin your scenic drive back to Nairobi, descending from the highlands through lush countryside.
Arrive in time for lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant, where you celebrate the end of your safari with a memorable feast.
After lunch, you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to the airport.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
