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Discover the unique wildlife and diverse landscapes of Northern Kenya on the Samburu Special 5 Circuit.<\/strong> Begin in Samburu National Reserve, home to the famous Special Five \u2014 Grevy\u2019s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich \u2014 alongside elephants, lions and leopards. Continue to Ol Pejeta for unforgettable wildlife and conservation experiences, then explore the misty forests of Aberdare and the iconic Ark. Journey through Lake Nakuru\u2019s rhino-rich landscapes and finish with the scenic beauty of Lake Naivasha, including a boat ride and walking safari at Crescent Island, before discovering Nairobi\u2019s cultural and wildlife attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A remarkable journey combining rare wildlife, conservation, forest wilderness, Rift Valley lakes and unforgettable Kenyan experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discover the unique wildlife and diverse landscapes of Northern Kenya on the Samburu Special 5 Circuit. Begin in Samburu National Reserve, home to the famous Special Five \u2014 Grevy\u2019s zebra, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1193,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","destination":[113,80,68,108,67],"activities":[81,88],"trip_types":[53],"difficulty":[],"trip_tag":[],"class_list":["post-557","trip","type-trip","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination-nairobi","destination-naivasha","destination-lake-nakuru","destination-ol-pejeta-conservancy","destination-samburu","activities-night-game-drive","activities-water-sports","trip_types-adventure"],"packages_ids":[570],"trip_extras":[],"cut_off_time":{"enabled":false,"duration":0,"duration_unit":"days"},"booked-seats":[],"code":"WTE-472","price":0,"has_sale":false,"sale_price":0,"discount_percent":0,"currency":{"code":"USD","symbol":"$"},"duration":{"days":8,"nights":7,"duration_unit":"days","duration_type":"days"},"min_pax":1,"max_pax":"","discount_value":0,"discount_label":"0% Off","primary_category":52,"available_times":{"type":"default","items":["2021-1-01","2021-2-01","2021-3-01","2021-4-01","2021-5-01","2021-6-01","2021-7-01","2021-8-01","2021-9-01","2021-10-01","2021-11-01","2021-12-01"]},"description":"\n

Discover Kenya\u2019s rare Samburu Special Five, encounter incredible wildlife and conservation projects, explore Aberdare\u2019s forest wilderness, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Rift Valley lakes, all in one unforgettable safari.<\/p>\n","cost_includes":"Accommodation as specified in the itinerary\nMeals as specified in the itinerary\nAll park and conservancy entry fees\nAll scheduled game drives\nSamburu Special Five wildlife experience\nSweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary visit\nOl Pejeta conservation experience\nThe Ark forest wildlife experience\nLake Naivasha boat excursion\nCrescent Island guided walking safari\nKaren Blixen Museum visit\nGiraffe Centre visit\nCarnivore Restaurant lunch\nProfessional safari driver-guide\nTransportation throughout the safari\nNairobi pick-up and drop-off\nDrinking water during the safari","cost_excludes":"International and domestic flights\nAccommodation before or after the safari\nTravel insurance\nVisa fees\nTips and gratuities\nPersonal expenses and souvenirs\nDrinks other than drinking water\nOptional activities not listed in the itinerary\nAny meals or services not specifically mentioned\nAny other expenses of a personal nature","itineraries":[{"title":"Nairobi","content":"\n

Arrival and Transfer to your hotel in Nairobi for check-in and overnight<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n"},{"title":"Nairobi - Samburu","content":"\n

After breakfast begin your scenic journey towards the northern vast wilderness crossing the equator that separates parks and reserves of the northern and southern parts of Kenya. Enjoy an evening game drive exploring the landscape and searching for wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight at Simba Lodge Samburu<\/strong><\/p>\n"},{"title":"Full Day Samburu","content":"\n

Morning Game Drive:<\/strong> After an early breakfast, depart for a morning game drive through Samburu National Reserve. Explore the open plains and the Ewaso Nyiro River, looking for elephants, lions, leopards, Grevy\u2019s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich\u2014the famous Samburu Special Five<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Afternoon Game Drive:<\/strong> Later in the afternoon, head back into the reserve as the wildlife becomes more active in the cooler hours. Continue searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and predators, while enjoying the beautiful scenery of acacia woodland, rocky outcrops and the Ewaso Nyiro River<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight: Samburu Simba Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n"},{"title":"Samburu - Ol Pejeta Conservancy","content":"\n

After breakfast, depart from Samburu in the morning and drive south towards the Laikipia region, enjoying scenic views of the northern Kenyan landscape en route to Ol Pejeta Conservancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrive at Ol Pejeta around lunchtime and proceed for check-in and lunch. After a short rest, begin an afternoon exploration of the conservancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a safe haven for rescued chimpanzees. Guests will learn about the sanctuary\u2019s conservation and rehabilitation work and observe the chimpanzees in their naturalistic surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morani Information Centre & Rhino Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue to the Morani Information Centre to learn about Ol Pejeta\u2019s conservation programs and its efforts to protect endangered species. Depending on the day's arrangements, guests can also visit Baraka, the famous blind black rhino ambassador, and learn about rhino conservation. Continue later with the evening game drive across the conservancy, with opportunities to see rhino, elephant, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, lion and other wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena<\/strong><\/p>\n"},{"title":"Ol Pejeta - The Ark","content":"\n

Departure after breakfast towards aberdare region arriving in time for lunch at Aberdare Country club and later a brief relaxation, afterwards proceed towards the Ark for check-in and nature experience. The Ark is one of Kenya\u2019s unique forest safari experiences, where visitors can relax in an iconic ark-shaped lodge while watching elephants, buffaloes and other wildlife gather around a floodlit waterhole and salt lick. Beyond the lodge, the surrounding Aberdare National Park offers misty forests, dramatic waterfalls, mountain scenery, moorlands, volcanic rock formations and rich birdlife<\/p>\n"},{"title":"The Ark - Lake Nakuru","content":"\n

After breakfast at The Ark Lodge, enjoy some final wildlife viewing from the lodge\u2019s viewing decks overlooking the waterhole and salt lick. Thereafter, descend through the beautiful Aberdare highlands and drive towards the Great Rift Valley, enjoying scenic views of the forested mountains and countryside along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. After lunch and a short rest, depart for an evening game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore the lake shores, acacia woodland and open grasslands while looking out for black and white rhinos, Rothschild\u2019s giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks, zebras, baboons and a variety of bird species. The Park is particularly known for its rhino sanctuary and rich birdlife, with approximately 450 recorded bird species. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue the game drive towards sunset, stopping at scenic viewpoints for photographs before returning to Lake Nakuru Lodge for dinner and overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n"},{"title":"Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha","content":"\n

After breakfast, depart for an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, exploring the park\u2019s diverse habitats around the lake, woodland and open grasslands then continue south towards Lake Naivasha enjoying scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrive at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort for a relaxed lunch and check in. After lunch, enjoy some time at the lodge and its surroundings before proceeding for the afternoon lake boat excursion for birds and hippo watching and visit to the Cresent Island for a guided walk close to animals like zebras, giraffes, impalas, gazelles, ostrich and waterbucks plus scenic views of the lake itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight at Sopa Lodge Naivasha<\/strong><\/p>\n"},{"title":"Lake Naivasha - Nairobi Excursion","content":"\n

After breakfast, depart from your lodge at Lake Naivasha and drive towards Nairobi traversing through elevated points of the great rift valley followed by a visit at the Karen Blixen Museum<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy a guided tour of the historic farmhouse, gardens and grounds, learning about Karen Blixen and the history associated with Out of Africa<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proceed to the Giraffe Centre<\/strong>, a short drive from the museum and get the opportunity to see and feed the Rothschild\u2019s giraffes from the raised viewing platform and more, learn about the center\u2019s conservation work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

End Your Nairobi Adventure with a Legendary Carnivore Feast that takes you from the wild savanna to the table at the famous carnivore restaurant<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After lunch, depart The Carnivore and proceed to your booked lodge\/hotel in Nairobi, concluding the excursion and marking the end of your safari.<\/p>\n"}],"faqs":[{"title":"How Much Price About Tour & Travels","content":"\n

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