5 Days Samburu National Reserve & Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Tour Code: TAS 54 [ Ashnil Samburu, Sweetwaters Serena Camp ]

At a glance

The Samburu National Reserve is reach in wildlife like large predators such as the Lion, Leopard and Cheetah are an important attraction (Kamunyak the Miracle Lioness that adapted the baby Oryx is 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. Its fame for abundance in rare northern specialist species such as the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx (Also referred as Samburu Special). The reserve is also popular with a minimum of 900 elephants. Ol Pejeta Conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals, including the Big Five (the endangered black and white rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo and lion), Grevy’s zebra, Jackson’s hartebeest, cheetah and chimpanzee. The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta Conservancy is guarantees an unforgettable safari experience.



Detailed trip itinerary

Day 1: Samburu National Reserve, Ashnil Samburu (Fullboard)

Meet and greet at hotel reception or at the Jomo Kenya International Airport and be transferred to the Wilson Airport depending on your flight time of departure. We have daily departures from at 08:00 and others flights thereafter. Your departure time would be confirmed during your safari confirmation and depending on your arrival time. The flight from Nairobi City to Samburu National Reserve takes around 1 hour and flies between the lush highlands of southern Kenya and the arid north of the country where the triad of reserves lies. Samburu has dramatic scenery‚ rare wildlife and diverse birdlife.

On arrival in Samburu National Reserve you will be met and transferred using 4WD land cruiser to the camp for check in formalities then a short rest before lunch in the camp.

After relaxation in the camp and in the afternoon game drive from 15:30 to 18:30 and overnight at the camp.

Day 2: Samburu National Reserve, Ashnil Samburu (Fullboard)

Early in the Morning at 06:00 take tea or coffee and a snack then depart for morning game drive from 06:30 with packed full breakfast to be consumed at a designated place in the wilderness then carry on with game drive until time for lunch in the camp at 13:00 followed by relaxation in the camp thereafter.

Afternoon game drive from 15:30 until at 18:30 then dinner and overnight in the camp.

Day 3: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Serena Camp (Fullboard)

Early in the Morning at 06:00 take tea or coffee and a snack then depart for morning game drive from 06:30 up to 08:00 when you will come back to the camp for full breakfast. A rest at the lounge to wait for your morning flight back to Ol pejeta Conservancy where you will arrive after about 30 minutes. On arrival at Nanyuki Airstrip you will be met and transferred using 4WD land cruiser to the camp for check then lunch.

Your game viewing tour drives in this conservancy the only with chimpanzees in Kenya starts at 15:30 until time for dinner and overnight in the camp.

Day 4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Serena Camp (Fullboard)

Early in the Morning at 06:00 take tea or coffee and a snack then depart for morning game drive from 06:30 with packed full breakfast to be consumed at a designated place in the wilderness then carry on with game drive until time for lunch in the camp at 13:00 followed by relaxation in the camp thereafter. Afternoon game drive from 15:30 until at 18:30 then dinner and overnight in the camp.

Day 5: Fly Nairobi

Early in the Morning at 06:00 take tea or coffee and a snack then depart for morning game drive from 06:30 up to 08:00 when you will come back to the camp for full breakfast. A rest at the lounge to wait for your morning flight back to and be transferred to Nairobi City CBD hotel, Jomo Kenya International Airport or to Wilson Airport.

Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

Tour Inclusions

  • Return flight to Masai Mara National Reserve from Nairobi City Wilson Airport
  • Full board accommodation in Governors’ Loldia House and in Governors’ Camp
  • All reserve fees
  • 3 game drives in a day while in Masai Mara National Reserve in a 4WD land cruiser both side open
  • All transfers
  • All our transport has insurance

Tour Exclusions

  • Drinks
  • Any of excursions while in Zanzibar Island
  • Gratuities for the service
  • Yellow fever vaccination
  • Visa of USD 50.00 as at year 2020
  • Things of personal use

Easter & Christmas Surcharges
A surcharge would be charged per person per night on Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Easter Monday and on 24th 25th, 26th, 31st December and 1st January. The Surcharge would be confirmed at the time of booking for clarity purposes.


For optimal enjoyment of your safari, we urge you to carry the following:
All weather firm shoe pair, short and dress to use during the day, trouser for use in the evenings with long sleeved shirt, sweater or jacket, hat, swimming costume, sunglass, camera, binocular, sun protection cream and insect repellent spray or cream.


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