4 Days 3 Nights Sweetwaters Olpejeta Samburu Kenya Safari from Nairobi
This affordable 4-Day/ 3-Night Kenya Safari combines diverse wildlife adventures, making it one of the most unique Kenya Safari Tours. Start in the Samburu National Reserve, made famous by Elsa the lion cub of ‘Born Free’, and home to the unique Samburu special five animal species.
Next, head to the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary) to see its rhino conservation efforts and chimpanzee sanctuary. The tour includes 2 nights in Samburu to see the “Special Five” and 1 night at Sweetwaters (Ol Pejeta) for Rhino, Chimpanzee sanctuaries, and Big Five spotting.
Samburu National Reserve Highlights
✓ Rich Birdlife: A paradise for birdwatchers with over 450 recorded species
✓ Uncrowded Safari Experience: Offers a wild, intimate, and off-the-beaten-track alternative to busier southern parks
✓ Authentic Cultural Experiences: Opportunities to connect with the local Samburu people and learn about their traditional way of life
✓ Exceptional Big Game Viewing: High concentrations of elephants and strong predator populations, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs
✓ Dramatic Semi-Arid Landscapes: Rugged, scenic terrain shaped by the Ewaso Ng’iro River, which acts as a vital, permanent water source for wildlife
✓ The “Samburu Special Five“: Unique, arid-adapted wildlife not typically found in southern Kenya, including the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk
Ol Pejeta Conservancy Highlights
✓ Activities: Game drives, night drives, guided bush walks, horse riding, and camel trekking
✓ Endangered Species Focus: Features 300+ bird species, 300+ elephants, and significant southern white rhino populations
✓ Predator Density: Features some of the highest predator densities in Kenya, including ~67 lions, cheetahs, leopards, and African wild dogs
✓ Unique Biodiversity: Houses over 10,000 large mammals and an endangered species boma containing Grevy’s zebra and Jackson’s hartebeest
✓ Chimpanzee Sanctuary: The only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees (Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary), which provides a home for rescues
✓ The Big Five: Hosts all of Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo), with higher wildlife-to-area ratios than most Kenyan national parks
✓ Community Integration: Partners with local communities to support education, health, and conservation through agricultural and livestock initiatives
✓ Rhino Capital: East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary (165+ individuals) and home to the last two northern white rhinos in the world, Najin and Fatu
✓ Conservation & Geography: Located between the Aberdare Ranges and Mt. Kenya (90,000 acres), using technology and eco-friendly corridors for wildlife migration
4-Day/ 3-Nights Samburu & Ol Pejeta Conservancy Safari from Nairobi Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
0700 Hours –0800 Hours: Depart Nairobi, driving north through scenic, mountainous landscapes
1230 Hours –1330 Hours: Arrive at Samburu, check into a lodge/camp or camp, and have lunch
1530 Hours –1830 Hours: Afternoon game drive focusing on rare northern species: Reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, Gerenuk, and Somali ostrich
1900 Hours: Dinner and overnight at the camp or lodge
Day 2: Full Day in Samburu
0630 Hours –0900 Hours: Early morning game drive in the arid, acacia-dotted landscape to catch predators like lions or leopards before the heat.
0930 Hours – 1230 Hours: Breakfast and relaxation at the lodge, enjoying lodge amenities and scenic views
1530 Hours – 1830 Hours: Afternoon game drive along the Uaso Nyiro River, a magnet for wildlife.
1900 Hours: Dinner and overnight
Day 3: Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary)
0630 Hours – 0900 Hours: Final early morning game drive in Samburu, then breakfast
0930 Hours –1300 Hours: Check out and drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy (approx. 2-3 hours)
1300 Hours – 1400 Hours: Arrive for lunch at a camp (e.g., Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp)
1530 Hours – 1830 Hours: Afternoon game drive in Ol Pejeta, visiting the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary and viewing the black rhinos
1900 Hours: Dinner and overnight
Day 4: Ol Pejeta to Nairobi
0630 Hours – 0900 Hours: Early morning game drive for a chance to spot lions or rhino in the cool, early hours
0930 Hours: Breakfast, followed by a final game drive on the way out of the park
1100 Hours – 1630 Hours: Depart for Nairobi with a stop for lunch along the way
1630 Hours – 1700 Hours: Arrive in Nairobi, and be dropped off at your hotel or the airport
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Sweetwaters Sanctuary)
0800 Hours: After breakfast, our Safari departs from Nairobi and proceeds north, driving through lush tea and coffee estates to arrive in time for lunch at your lodge/ camp.
1200 Hours: We enjoy lunch, then relax before setting out on an afternoon game drive in the Conservancy, which is East Africa’s Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, and holds some of the highest predator densities in Kenya.
Extra activities such as game walks, night game drives, horseback, guided bush walks, lion tracking, camel rides, bird watching, game viewing from blinds, and meals in the bush are available upon request.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Sweetwaters Kicheche Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp
Budget Accommodation: Sportsmanarms Hotel Nanyuki
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Sweetwaters/ Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Drive to Samburu Game Reserve
0800 Hours: This morning, we travel by road to Kenya’s Northern Frontier District. Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River.
It is also one of Kenya’s most protected areas and is home to species found only north of the equator, from the reticulated giraffe to Grevy’s zebras and Beisa oryxes.
1200 Hours: We arrive at our lodge/ camp and check in. Lunch follows.
1530 Hours: In the afternoon, we explore the park in search of Lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, etc.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Soroi Larsens Tented Camp, Elephant Bedroom Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge, Samburu Simba Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Lion King Bush Camp, Samburu
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve
This full day in the Samburu Game Reserve will be spent searching for the Big Five and the Samburu Five, and observing the vast, unspoiled scenery during morning and afternoon game-viewing drives.
Samburu 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 onyx.
The elusive Kenya leopard is often seen in the park, especially in the evenings. Other Kenyan wildlife present in the park includes cheetahs and lions, as well as elephants, buffalo, and hippos.
Birdlife is as plentiful as wildlife at Samburu National Reserve, which boasts over 350 different species of birds, including vultures, kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches, and others.
A camel-back safari is a speciality in Samburu, as well as a cultural visit to the Samburu people, who depend on their cattle, goats, sheep, and donkeys.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Soroi Larsens Tented Camp, Elephant Bedroom Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge, Samburu Simba Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Lion King Bush Camp, Samburu
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4: Samburu Game Reserve – Drive to Nairobi
0630 Hours – 0830 Hours: Enjoy an early morning game drive.
0900 Hours: Return to your lodge/ camp for a proper sit-down English breakfast.
1000 Hours: Check out of the hotel and depart by road back to Nairobi, arriving late afternoon.
Meal Plan {Breakfast}
4 Days/ 3 Nights Sweetwaters (Olpejeta) & Samburu Kenya Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy/ Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary
0800 Hours: After breakfast, our Safari departs from Nairobi and proceeds north, driving through lush tea and coffee estates to arrive in time for lunch at your lodge/ camp.
1200 Hours: We enjoy lunch, then relax before setting out on an afternoon game drive in the Conservancy, which is East Africa’s Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, and holds some of the highest predator densities in Kenya.
Extra activities such as game walks, night game drives, horseback, guided bush walks, lion tracking, camel rides, bird watching, game viewing from blinds, and meals in the bush are available upon request.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Sweetwaters Kicheche Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp
Budget Accommodation: Sportsmanarms Hotel Nanyuki
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Sweetwaters/ Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Drive to Samburu Game Reserve
0800 Hours: This morning, we travel by road to Kenya’s Northern Frontier District. Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River.
It is also one of Kenya’s most protected areas and is home to species found only north of the equator, from the reticulated giraffe to Grevy’s zebras and Beisa oryxes.
1200 Hours: We arrive at our lodge/ camp and check in. Lunch follows.
1530 Hours: In the afternoon, we explore the park in search of Lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, etc.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Soroi Larsens Tented Camp, Elephant Bedroom Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge, Samburu Simba Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Lion King Bush Camp, Samburu
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve
This full day in the Samburu Game Reserve will be spent searching for the Big Five and the Samburu Five, and observing the vast, unspoiled scenery during morning and afternoon game-viewing drives.
Samburu 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 onyx.
The elusive Kenya leopard is often seen in the park, especially in the evenings. Other Kenyan wildlife present in the park includes cheetahs and lions, as well as elephants, buffalo, and hippos.
Birdlife is as plentiful as wildlife at Samburu National Reserve, which boasts over 350 different species of birds, including vultures, kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches, and others.
A camel-back safari is a speciality in Samburu, as well as a cultural visit to the Samburu people, who depend on their cattle, goats, sheep, and donkeys.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Soroi Larsens Tented Camp, Elephant Bedroom Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge, Samburu Simba Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Lion King Bush Camp, Samburu
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4: Samburu Game Reserve – Drive to Nairobi
0630 Hours – 0830 Hours: Enjoy an early morning game drive.
0900 Hours: Return to your lodge/ camp for a proper sit-down English breakfast.
1000 Hours: Check out of the hotel and depart by road back to Nairobi, arriving late afternoon.
Meal Plan {Breakfast}
4 Days 3 Nights Sweetwaters Olpejeta Samburu Kenya Safari Prices
4 Days 3 Nights Sweetwaters Olpejeta Samburu Kenya Safari Rates Include
✓ Game drives + Pre-tour itinerary document
✓ All meals included while on safari
✓ All applicable Game Park entrance fees
✓ Guaranteed window seating with open top
✓Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
✓ Round-trip transport from Nairobi to Samburu Game Reserve
✓ Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/ Driver (Professional Safari Escort is available upon request)
✓ Accommodations of your choice in Samburu Game Reserve/ Buffalo Springs or Shaba National Reserve
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 8 to 12 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2026 | 31st December 2026 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* Departs Nairobi – returns to Nairobi
* Transport and game viewing drives are by custom-designed open-top safari minivans. The option of a pop-up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep is at an extra cost
4 Days 3 Nights Sweetwaters Olpejeta Samburu Kenya Safari Rates Exclude
✘ International Airfare
✘ Accommodations in Nairobi
✘ Cost of obtaining a passport and visas
✘ A visit to a Samburu Cultural Village
✘ Gratuity for your professional driver-guide
✘ Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
✘ Gratuity for porters/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
✘ Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
✘ Personal expenses such as travelling 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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