This 5 Days Aberdare Olpejeta and Samburu Safari by Arrow Adventures starts by taking you through the Central Highlands to Aberdare National Park. The Park is found north of Nairobi and east of the Rift Valley and covers an area of 767 sq km. Aberdare National Park is a high-altitude national park created to protect the slopes and moorland of the Aberdare Mountains. The topography ranges from high moorland, hills and peaks to indigenous forest, ravines, streams and waterfalls.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is home to the world’s largest collection of black rhinos, as well as hosting the last two northern white rhinos on the planet. Along with these critically endangered animals, the conservancy provides natural habitat for the big five and African Game. Your 5 Days Aberdare Olpejeta and Samburu Safari experience at Ol Pejeta will be memorable as it will give you a fresh perspective on Kenyan wildlife and its conservation efforts. You will have the chance to visit the boma and have a talk with conservationists and caregivers of the only remaining Northern white rhinos. You’ll also be able to understand the rhino conservation and the challenges involved.
The 5 Days Aberdare Olpejeta and Samburu Safari then heads to Samburu National Reserve, which derives its name from the Samburu people of Kenya who have lived in the area for many years. The Uwaso Nyiro River cuts through this reserve, drawing a big population of Kenya animals to the park. The river bustles with activity from its huge population of Nile crocodile. The reserve’s topography is mainly open savannah (grassland) with clusters of acacia trees, forest, thorn trees and grassland vegetation. The game reserve is renowned for its rare species of animals unique to the park, namely: the long-necked gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and Beisa oryx.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Google Map)
Early Morning
Pick up from your Nairobi hotel/Nairobi Airport. Proceed to the Aberdare national park. lunch at Aberdare Country Club, located on a mountain slope in the scenic Great Rift Valley. After lunch we drive to the nearby The Ark Lodge where we will stay for tonight. Afternoon and evening spent game viewing from the balconies of the Ark Lodge. The Aberdare national park is home to elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs and bushbucks among others. Rare sightings include those of the Giant Forest hog, bongo, golden cat, serval cat, African wild cat, African civet cat and the blue duiker.
Accommodation included: The Ark Lodge or similar
After breakfast, you will proceed to Ol Pejeta conservancy which is known for its beautiful black Rhinos and a few white Rhinos. In arrival you will check inn and then proceed for a game drive after lunch. You will also get to visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary where the orphaned chimpanzee are rescued and get to know how they live. Later you will have a visit at the Sweetwaters and get to see animals like giraffes, zebras and many more. Later dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation included: Sweetwaters Serena Lodge or similar
After breakfast you will proceed to Samburu National Reserve.On arrival, you will check in then later head for a game drive on the park you will get a chance to see the animals. You will then head back to the lodge and have a relaxing time. Later dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation included: Elephant Bedroom Camp or similar
Enjoy a full day game drive at the reserve and get to see many animals such as elephant, Zebra, Lion, Cheetah, Buffalo, Oryx, endangered Grevy’s Zebra, the Reticulated Giraffe and many other. After that you will head back to the lodge and have a relaxing time and swimming at the lodge. Later dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation included: Elephant Bedroom Camp or similar
An early morning game drive on the park then head to back and have breakfast then later check out and head to Nairobi.
End of Safari!
