Explore the beautiful town of Nanyuki, located at the foothills of Mount Kenya and known for its scenic landscapes, adventure experiences, and wildlife conservancies. Nanyuki offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Enjoy activities such as nature walks, mountain views, wildlife experiences, horseback riding, and visits to famous conservancies and equator landmarks.
6 Days Kenya Samburu And More Tour
A lot of animals in a relatively short time and a chance to see something special. Or in other words: your six-day adventure to the Ol’ Pejeta Conservancy, Samburu National Reserve, and Aberdare National Park.
This beautiful trip is your chance to see the Samburu Special Five – five animals that you cannot find together anywhere else in the world. Think the Grévy’s zebra with its beautiful narrow stripes and big ears, the Beisa oryx with its crafty fur and long horns, and the gerenuk with its gracious long neck. Besides, you have plenty of chances to see rhinos in either Ol’ Pejeta or Aberdare, and an opportunity to stretch your legs during some hikes to the waterfalls of Aberdare. If you like travelling off the beaten track, this is your safari match.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
Day 2: Ol’ Pejeta Conservancy
Day 3: Samburu National Reserve + Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Day 4: Samburu National Reserve + Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Day 5: Aberdare National Park
Day 6: Drive back to Nairobi + Flight home from Nairobi (not included in the price
As you step out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a member of our Africa Safari Trips team or a hotel driver greets you with a big smile: 'Karibu Kenya – welcome to Kenya!' He brings you straight to your hotel to relax and, along the way, you get your first impressions of vibrant Nairobi. The next day, your guide takes you on an exclusive, private safari that allows you to travel at your own pace. Let the adventure begin!
Accommodations:
Silver - Argyle Grand Hotel
Gold - Tamarind Tree Hotel
Platinum - Emara Ole Sereni
The Ol' Pejeta Conservancy is a protected area set up for endangered species. For rhino lovers, this is a pure heaven on earth with a population of more than 100 black rhinos, almost 40 southern white rhinos AND the last two remaining northern white rhinos worldwide. These white rhinos can even be visited up close! Besides rhinos, the conservancy hosts endangered species like the African wild dog, the oryx, Jackson's hartebeest and Grévy’s zebra, and houses a sanctuary for abused or orphaned chimpanzees.
Accommodations:
Silver - Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Gold - Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Platinum - Sweetwaters Serena Camp - Morani Wing
For the next two days, your safari adventure continues in northern Kenya. Depending on your chosen accommodation, you’ll either explore Samburu National Reserve (Elephant Bedroom Camp or Samburu Sopa Lodge) or Buffalo Springs National Reserve (Ashnil Surana Buffalo Springs). Both reserves lie within the same ecosystem and offer abundant wildlife and sweeping savannah views.
Activities:
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve is a great place the first half of your safari adventure, with a dry semidesert and savannah landscape that allows for far sights and lots of animals. It is home to the Northern Five also called the Samburu Special Five - five rare animals that can only be spotted together in Samburu. The central Ewaso Nyiro River makes for a great spot to see all these animals, while just outside the park you can meet the fascinating Samburu tribe, and observe their special way of living.
Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Buffalo Springs National Reserve, just south of Samburu in northern Kenya and features varied landscapes from volcanic plains to riverine forests. The reserve is home to elephants, lions, Grevy’s zebras, giraffes, and over 390 bird species, with the Ewaso Nyiro River providing the best wildlife viewing, especially from June to October. Visitors can also spot hippos and crocodiles near the water. With three natural springs at its heart, this reserve flows with the spirit of classic safari exploration!
Accommodations:
Silver - Samburu Sopa Lodge
Gold - Ashnil Surana Buffalo Springs
Platinum - Elephant Bedroom Camp
For the next two days, your safari adventure continues in northern Kenya. Depending on your chosen accommodation, you’ll either explore Samburu National Reserve (Elephant Bedroom Camp or Samburu Sopa Lodge) or Buffalo Springs National Reserve (Ashnil Surana Buffalo Springs). Both reserves lie within the same ecosystem and offer abundant wildlife and sweeping savannah views.
Activities:
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve is a great place the first half of your safari adventure, with a dry semidesert and savannah landscape that allows for far sights and lots of animals. It is home to the Northern Five also called the Samburu Special Five - five rare animals that can only be spotted together in Samburu. The central Ewaso Nyiro River makes for a great spot to see all these animals, while just outside the park you can meet the fascinating Samburu tribe, and observe their special way of living.
Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Buffalo Springs National Reserve, just south of Samburu in northern Kenya and features varied landscapes from volcanic plains to riverine forests. The reserve is home to elephants, lions, Grevy’s zebras, giraffes, and over 390 bird species, with the Ewaso Nyiro River providing the best wildlife viewing, especially from June to October. Visitors can also spot hippos and crocodiles near the water. With three natural springs at its heart, this reserve flows with the spirit of classic safari exploration!
Accommodations:
Silver - Samburu Sopa Lodge
Gold - Ashnil Surana Buffalo Springs
Platinum - Elephant Bedroom Camp
Located in central Kenya, Aberdare National Park is a natural paradise brimming with diverse wildlife, picturesque landscapes, and the awe-inspiring mountains of the Aberdare mountain range. Home to elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rare species like the bongo antelope, this park offers thrilling game drives. What's more, its dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and rich biodiversity make Aberdare a wonderful place to get out of a car and embark on adventurous hikes.
Accommodations:
Silver - Ark Lodge
Gold - Ark Lodge
Platinum - Ark Lodge
Today, you are going back to Nairobi, where you can either relax in your hotelroom or do a nearby activity.
Activities:
Flight home from Nairobi (not included in the price)
This is your last day! Unfortunately, it's time to drive back to Nairobi to catch your flight home from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Sad to leave...? Then don't worry! We can easily add a few days of safari to your holiday or a few days on one of Kenya's stunning beaches along the Coast.
The Trip Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Trip Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
