At a Glance

Trip Overview

Explore Kenya’s lesser known corners in the comfort of a luxury 4X4 Toyota landcruiser. Your adventure starts with a visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

The Trust is the most successful elephant-rescue and rehabilitation program in the world. You will get the opportunity to meet these orphaned baby elephants before heading to Giraffe Centre where you will learn about the conservation efforts of the endangered Rothschild Giraffe then to Karen Blixen Museum, once the home of Out of Africa author Karen Blixen.Resting at the foot of Mount Kenya, overlooked by its dramatic snow-capped peak is Olpejeta conservancy.

The Conservancy is renowned for protecting various species, including the world’s last northern white rhinos. A wide variety of wildlife can be enjoyed, from lion to giraffe and elephant, as well as chimpanzees. Further north east you get to Meru national park.

This Park has a captivating blend of history, wildlife, and pristine landscapes, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts.

From its fame as the setting for Born Free and the home of Elsa the lioness to its rich biodiversity and conservation triumphs, the park offers incredible safari experiences.

This legendary park holds tales of another Africa – it’s where Joy and George Adamson brought Elsa the lioness of “Born Free” fame to be set loose in the wilds.

Your trip will take you further to Samburu National Reserve. Samburu has a rich and diverse collection of wildlife with an abundance of the Samburu “Special Five” animals which includes the Grevy’s zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx, animals which are mostly only spotted in Samburu and Northern Kenya and are not usully found in other typically visited reserves in Kenya such as Masai Mara or Amboseli.

Trip Highlights

  • Meet the orphaned baby elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, The Trust is the most successful elephant-rescue and rehabilitation program in the world.
  • Giraffe Center – (AFEW) a conservation center for the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe.
  • Karen Blixen Museum, once the home of Out of Africa author Karen Blixen,
  • Visit olpejeta conservancy the biggest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa.
  • Visit the Sweetwaters chimpanzee sanctuary established by Kws and Jane Goodall institute.
  • Night game drive in olpejeta conservancy
  • Lion tracking in olpejeta conservancy
  • Meet the two remaining northern white rhinos.
  • Meet Baraka the black rhino in olpejeta conservancy.
  • The Samburu “Special Five” animals which includes the Grevy’s zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx,
  • Colorful Samburu people.

Itinerary

Itinerary details

Day 1. Nairobi, Kenya

On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta international Airport and after clearing with the customs and immigration department, you will be met by a representative of untouched wilderness trips who will transfer you to Nairobi Serena Hotel.
Overnight stay at Nairobi Serena Hotel. BB.

Day 2. Nairobi, Kenya

After an early breakfast set out for a full day excursion in Nairobi and visit Nairobi national park, Sheldrick’s wildlife trust is famed for the orphaned baby elephants. Lunch will be served at the Carnivore Restaurant and there after lunch visit giraffe center (AFEW) well known for their conservation efforts of the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe before returning to your hotel.

Overnight stay at Nairobi Serena Hotel. BB.

Day 3. Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Our driver who will be your guide will pick you up from the hotel after breakfast and roll over the Kenyan highlands towards the Ol Pejeta conservancy in Nanyuki that is approximately 3 hours’ drive from Nairobi. However, you will have one stop over on the way to stretch and get a view of the beautiful green highlands of the Mount Kenya region. On arrival, you will have lunch before going in for an afternoon game drive in the conservancy. Ol Pejeta is known as a home for chimpanzees and several species of the big five family. The driver will later drop you at the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and overnight stay at Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp.

Day 4. Olpejeta conservancy, Kenya

Full day at olpejeta ranch with both morning and afternoon game drives .

The Conservancy boasts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa; in 2013, it reached a population milestone of 100 black rhino. It also houses the two remaining northern white rhino in the world. The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is situated here which provides a haven for orphaned, abandoned, and rescued chimpanzees. It is the only place in Kenya where chimpanzees can be seen. The Conservancy is host to the “Big five game” animals among a large selection of other African animals, which makes it a popular safari destination.

Dinner and overnight stay at Serena Sweetwaters Tented Camp.

Day 5. Meru National Park

In the morning after breakfast and a brief game drive you will proceed on to Meru national park that is not too far away from Ol Pageta; approximately 2 hours. You will arrive in time for lunch and later depart for an afternoon game drive in the park. The driver will later take you to the lodge to have your dinner and spend the night.

Dinner and overnight stay at Elsa’s Kopje

Day 6. Meru National Park

Early breakfast is served and there after depart for a long morning game drive until noon returning to your lodge /camp for lunch. After lunch enjoy some rest or relax by the pool before departing for an evening game drive returning to your lodge by sun set.

Dinner and overnight stay At Elsa’s Kopje. FB.

Day 7. Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast and check out followed by departure for Samburu national reserve with a stop-over en-route arriving at your lodge or camp in good time for check in and lunch. After a short break and siesta proceed for an evening game drive returning to your camp as the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight stay at Elephant bedroom camp.

Day 8. Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

Early morning tea or coffee is served and thereafter proceed for an early morning game drive returning for breakfast. After breakfast proceed for a mid-morning game drive returning to the camp for lunch. After lunch, relax by the pool before setting off for an afternoon game drive returning to the lodge or camp as the sun sets.

Samburu national reserve is located on a semi arid area and is famous for its rugged landscape, unique wildlife i.e reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, beisa oryx, the long necked gerenuk and the Somali ostrich that are rearly found in other places.
Dinner and overnight stay at Elephant Bedroom Camp. FB.

Day 9. Samburu – Nairobi

After breakfast at your lodge the driver will pick you up and head for a brief morning drive and later depart for Nairobi with lunch on the way. The driver will later drop you at your hotel in Nairobi or see you off at the airport to catch your flight to the next destination.

Inclusions/ Exclusions

Price Includes

  • Accommodations and meals as specified in the itinerary.
  • Arrival and departure Airport transfers to and from hotels as specified in your itinerary.
  • Full day excursion in Nairobi with a  visit to Nairobi national park, Sheldrick wildlife trust to visit orphaned baby elephants lunch will be served at the Carnivore restaurant and there after visit giraffe center.
  • All applicable Game Park entrance and conservation fees.
  • Excursions and game viewing drives, sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Services of a professional Private English speaking driver guide.
  • Guaranteed window seats with pop up roof for easy game viewing and easy photography.
  • Water for road trips.
  • Membership in Flying Doctors Society – (Emergency air rescue).
  • Internet access where applicable.

Price Excludes

  • International airfare & flight tickets.
  • Excess baggage fee.
  • Kenya Visa Fee.
  • Personal expenses such travel insurance, communication charges that include emails, faxes and phone calls.
  • Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages during meals.
  • Laundry charges.
  • Optional activities provided by hotels/lodges/camps.
  • Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person about 450 US Dollars).
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel/camp/lodge staff and driver guide.
  • All statutory increase beyond our control.

Rates

Rates

HIDDEN GEMS – (ADVENTURE/WILDLIFE & PHOTOGRAPHY)

  HIGH SEASON LOW SEASON MID SEASON
PER PERSON SHARING

SRS

 USD. 5851

USD. 1213

 USD. 4680

USD. 596

 USD. 5202

USD. 965

High Season: 01st July 2025 – 31st October 2025, 23rd December 2025 – 02nd January 2026.

Low season: 01st April 2025 – 30th June 2025.

Mid season: 03rd January 2025 – 31st March 2025, 01st November 2025 – 22nd December 2025

SRS: Single Room Supplement

Best months to go: June to October & December to March. For our Private Trips, choose your own group or travelers known to you and your preferred travel dates. Prices are per person and not guaranteed until services are confirmed. Contact us for availability, requests, or to book your trip!

Info

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WEATHER

December to March is East Africa’s “summer” with daytime temperatures from 80°F-90°F and evenings from 50°F to 60°F. June, July, and August are the coolest months, with lows around 40°F and highs of 70°F-80°F. September, October, and November are warmer, with lows around 65°F and highs of 75°F-85°F. Scattered rains occur in November and early December, which help to lay the dust.

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Please Note

We make every attempt to follow this itinerary. Certain conditions (political, climatic, cultural, environmental, or wildlife migration) may require changes. We reserve the right to alter any itinerary at any time, if necessary. We will notify participants of changes as far in advance as possible

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