6-Day Kenyan Northern Circuit Wildlife Safari

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and journey north through Kenya's scenic highlands towards Samburu National Reserve. Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kenya and the changing landscapes as you travel into Kenya's semi-arid northern region. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in Samburu National Reserve. This unique ecosystem is home to the famous Samburu Special Five: the Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk. You may also encounter elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, enjoy a full-day exploration of Samburu National Reserve and the neighboring Buffalo Springs National Reserve. These reserves are separated by the Ewaso Nyiro River, which attracts a remarkable concentration of wildlife throughout the year. Spend the day searching for predators, large elephant herds, and the rare northern species that make this region so special. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drives through the reserves' diverse habitats. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart Samburu and travel south towards the lush highlands of Aberdare National Park. The journey offers stunning scenery as the landscape transitions from arid savannah to dense forests and rolling hills. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to the park's scenic viewpoints, waterfalls, and forested areas. Aberdare National Park is home to elephants, buffaloes, giant forest hogs, bushbucks, and a variety of bird species. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

After breakfast, depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, located on the Laikipia Plateau. Arrive in time for lunch and check in at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through the conservancy, renowned for its successful wildlife conservation initiatives. Visit the northern white rhino enclosure, home to the world's last remaining northern white rhinos, and enjoy opportunities to spot black rhinos, elephants, lions, buffaloes, and other wildlife.

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with opportunities to visit the chimpanzee sanctuary, rhino sanctuary, and various wildlife-rich areas within the conservancy. Located in central Kenya's Laikipia County, this 90,000-acre private reserve sits directly on the equator with stunning backdrops of Mount Kenya. It is uniquely famous for sheltering the world's last two remaining northern white rhinos and hosting Kenya's only chimpanzee sanctuary. The conservancy also offers excellent chances to spot the Big Five while learning about Kenya's leading wildlife conservation efforts. Enjoy a picnic lunch or return to the lodge for lunch before continuing your safari activities.

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive before checking out and beginning your journey back to Nairobi. Travel through Kenya's scenic central highlands and arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon. You will be transferred to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your memorable Northern Kenya safari.