4 Day Sangare Conservancy Aberdare Kenya Safari Holiday

This 4-day road safari to Sangare Conservancy begins and ends in Nairobi.  Sangare Conservancy is a private 4,250-acre wildlife sanctuary located in Nyeri County, Kenya, nestled between the foothills of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range.

The Conservancy is located approximately 166 km north of Nairobi, 27 km from Nyeri town, and 50 km from Nanyuki. It offers an exclusive safari experience with a diverse landscape ranging from open plains to deep river valleys and indigenous forests.  

A high-standard fence has been built around the periphery of the property. As a result, Sangare Conservancy now boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, including several rare species, with over 40 animal species. 

There are over 300 species of birds and 63 recorded species of indigenous trees and shrubs, including sandalwood (Osiris lanceolate), a prized timber now almost non-existent in many indigenous forests in Kenya. 

On your game drives, you will likely see a leopard, striped hyena, Chandler’s reedbuck, Mountain Bongo antelope, and wild dogs. There is plenty to do at the conservancy during your 4 days 3 Nights safari.

Activities include cycling, horse riding, game viewing, picnicking, camping, swimming, helping out in the conservancy, local charity projects, creativity (photography, painting), and fly fishing.

Additional activities in Sangare Conservancy include safaris to nearby major wildlife hotspots, including Aberdare National Park (adjacent), Solio Conservancy (approx. 20-30 mins), and Ol Pejeta Conservancy (approx. 1 hour). It sits between the Aberdare Range and Mount Kenya, offering access to high-altitude biodiversity and excellent rhino sanctuary game viewing.

Sangare Conservancy Activities 

4 Days/ 3 Nights  Sangare Conservancy Safari holiday getaway from Nairobi Itinerary 

Day 1: Nairobi to Aberdare/Sangare (Approximately 3-4 hours drive)

0730 Hours – 0800 Hours: Depart Nairobi and drive through the central highlands
1200 Hours – 1300 Hours: Arrive at Aberdare Country Club (Nyeri) for lunch
1430 Hours – 1530 Hours: Transfer to specialized tree lodge (e.g., The Ark or Treetops) inside the Aberdare National Park for check-in
1600  onwards: Afternoon high tea followed by afternoon/evening floodlit game viewing from the lodge balcony, focusing on elephants, rhinos, and bongos

Day 2: Aberdare to Sangare Conservancy/Solio Ranch

0630 Hours – 0830 Hours: Early morning forest game drive
0900 Hours  – 1000 Hours: Breakfast at the lodge and check-out
1100 Hours – 1300 Hours: Transfer to Sangare Conservancy or neighboring Solio Ranch for specialized black rhino tracking
1300 Hours – 1400 Hours: Lunch at your lodge/tented camp
1530 Hours – 1830 Hours: Afternoon game drive in Sangare or Solio Ranch to see giraffes, zebras, and dense rhino populations

Day 3: Full Day Exploration (Aberdare Waterfalls or Further Safari)

0800 Hours – 1200 Hours: Morning nature walk or game drive to Chania/Karuru waterfalls (requires armed ranger)
1300 Hours – 1400 Hours: Lunch
1530 Hours – 1800 Hours: Optional evening game drive or relaxing at the camp overlooking the Aberdare Range

Day 4: Departure

0800 Hours – 0930 Hours: Morning breakfast and last game drive
1000 Hours: Check out and drive back to Nairobi
1400 Hours – 1500 Hours: Arrive in Nairobi, with a stop at Chania Falls viewpoint

This 4-day road safari to Sangare Conservancy begins and ends in Nairobi. The tour offers a great opportunity to see Africa’s iconic animals.

The wildlife, including eland, oryx, dikdik, impala, bushbuck, waterbuck, lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, giraffe, and warthog, in a vast wildlife conservancy where they are free and protected in their natural habitat, away from the tourist crowds.

Sangare Conservancy is a 6,500-acre property nestled between the foothills of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountain Range, at 6000 Feet/ 2000 Meters above sea level. The Conservancy is located approximately 166 km north of Nairobi, 27 km from Nyeri town, and 50 km from Nanyuki.

A high-standard fence has been built around the periphery of the property. As a result, Sangare Conservancy now boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, including several rare species with over 40 species of animals.

There are over 300 species of birds and 63 recorded species of indigenous trees and shrubs, including sandalwood (Osiris lanceolate), a prized timber now almost non-existent in many indigenous forests in Kenya.

On your game drives, you will likely see a leopard, striped hyena, Chandler’s reedbuck, Mountain Bongo antelope, and wild dogs. There is plenty to do at the conservancy during your 4 days 3 Nights safari.

Activities include cycling, horse riding, game viewing, picnicking, camping, Swimming, safaris to surrounding parks, helping out in the conservancy, local charity projects, creativity (photography, painting), and fly Fishing.

Day 1 Nairobi – Drive to Sangare Wildlife Conservancy (Aberdare/ Mt Kenya)

0800 Hours: After breakfast, depart by road to Sangare conservancy. The drive from Nairobi to the conservancy is scenic, passing through Kikuyu farm country.

You will make a brief stop at the Karatina market for a short tour of the local market. The drive from Nairobi takes 3 hours and covers 166 km to the ranch.

1230 Hours: Arrive at the Sangare area and proceed for check-in and lunch.

1530 Hours: Depart for the afternoon game drive. Sangare provides an important wildlife corridor between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare National Parks. Sangare has two large rivers running through it and two springs, providing a welcome refuge for wildlife during droughts when water is scarce.

Animals seen include Baboon, Monkey, Jackal, Hyena, Caracal, Leopard, Elephant, Zebra, Giraffe, Eland, Waterbuck, gazelle, Impala, and Buffalo, among others.

1830 Hours: Return to the camp/ lodge for dinner and overnight

Accommodation Options:

Utulivu House, Amboni Riverine Forest Camp, Asili Cottage, or Asili House

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Full Day in Sangare Wildlife Conservancy

0800 Hours: After breakfast, there’s plenty to do here: watch wildlife from your verandah or join in Sangare Conservancy charity projects, fish in Sangare streams and rivers stocked with trout.

Other activities include guided game walks exploring the conservancy, horse riding to take in the scenery and wildlife on Sangare ranch, game drives around the conservancy, and swimming.

Accommodation Options:

Utulivu House, Amboni Riverine Forest Camp, Asili Cottage, or Asili House

Day 3: Enjoy a Day Trip To Nearby Attractions

0800 Hours: After breakfast at the camp, you have the option to explore the surrounding areas. Sangare Conservancy is ideally positioned between the Aberdare Range and Mount Kenya, making it a perfect base for exploring Central Kenya’s most iconic wildlife and natural landmarks.

✓ Sagana River Adventures: Located south of Nyeri, you can enjoy high-adrenaline activities like white water rafting or ziplining across the river valley
✓ Baden-Powell Grave & Museum: Visit the final resting place of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouting movement, located in Nyeri town
✓ Italian Memorial Catholic Church: Catholic church in Nyeri: A stunning brick structure in Nyeri that houses the remains of 676 Italian soldiers from WWII
✓ Mau Mau Caves: Found in the Naromoru forest, these historic caves served as military bases for freedom fighters during Kenya’s struggle for independence
✓ Solio Game Reserve: Located roughly 20–30 minutes away, this private sanctuary is famous for having one of the highest concentrations of rhinos in Kenya. It is not uncommon to see up to 40 rhinoceroses at once, alongside lions, leopards, and cheetahs
✓ Ol Pejeta Conservancy: About an hour’s drive from Sangare, this world-renowned conservancy is home to the world’s last two northern white rhinos. You can also visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary or meet Baraka, a blind black rhino, whom you can feed from a platform
✓ Aberdare National Park: Situated adjacent to Sangare, the park offers diverse landscapes from montane forests to open moorlands. It is excellent for spotting elephants, buffalo, and the rare Bongo antelope, as well as visiting spectacular waterfalls
✓ Waterfalls of the Aberdares: A day trip can include hiking to Karuru Falls, Kenya’s tallest waterfall at 273 meters, or the picturesque Chania Falls. Many visitors combine these with a picnic overlooking the cascades
✓ Ngare Ndare Forest: Approximately a 1-hour drive, this forest features a 450-meter-long canopy walkway suspended 40 feet above the ground. You can also hike to azure-blue glacial pools for a swim
✓ Mount Kenya Day Hike: For those not looking to summit, you can take a one-day trip into the moorlands via the Sirimon or Naromoru gates to see unique high-altitude vegetation and enjoy views of the peaks

Accommodation Options:

Utulivu House, Amboni Riverine Forest Camp, Asili Cottage, or Asili House

Day 4: Sangare Wildlife Conservancy – Drive to Nairobi

0800 Hours: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the camp/hotel, then leave for Nairobi, arriving early afternoon

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

4-Day Sangare Conservancy Aberdare Kenya Safari Holiday Rates Include

✓ Mineral water during the tour
✓ All meals included while on safari
✓ Professional experienced driver-guide
✓ All applicable Game Park entrance fees
✓ Guaranteed window seating with open-top
✓ Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
✓ Enjoy extensive Game drives at Sangare Wildlife Conservancy
✓ Round-trip transport from Nairobi to Sangare Wildlife Conservancy
✓ 3 nights accommodation of your choice in Sangare Wildlife Conservancy 

Notes

* This tour departs daily, and private departures are also available

4-Day Sangare Conservancy Aberdare Kenya Safari Holiday Rates Exclude

✘ International Airfare
✘Accommodation in Nairobi
✘ Cost of obtaining passport and visas
✘ Gratuity for your professional driver-guide
✘ Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
✘ Gratuity for porters/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
✘ Personal expenses, transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
✘ Personal expenses such as traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls, beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary

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