Shaba National Reserve, Samburu National Reserve & Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Sweetwaters) (07days/06nights)
Route: Nairobi → Shaba → Samburu → Ol Pejeta → Nairobi
Accommodations:
- 2 Nights – Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
- 2 Nights – Samburu Sopa Lodge
- 2 Nights – Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Tour Type: Private road safari
Start/End: Nairobi
Shaba National Reserve
Shaba National Reserve spans 239 square kilometers and lies in Isiolo County, forming part of the greater ecosystem that includes Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves. It is named after the volcanic Mount Shaba and is bordered to the west by the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River.
The reserve is celebrated for its rugged beauty, unique dryland ecosystem, and populations of rare species including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, and the elegant gerenuk. Fewer crowds mean game viewing is relaxed and intimate.
Samburu National Reserve
One of the famous Safari destinations in East Africa, Samburu National Reserve is located in Northern Kenya and is a premier game reserve situated on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro river. This vast expanse of remote pristine wilderness measures 165 square kilometers in area and borders the Ewaso Ng’iro River to the south, which separates it from the Buffalo Springs National Reserve. Samburu Reserve is a unique wildlife conservation haven famous for an abundance of rare species of animals such as the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx. The reserve is also home to a population of close to 900 Elephants. Large predators such as the Lion, Leopard and Cheetah are an important attraction (Kamunyak the famous Lioness that adapted a baby Oryx is a resident in the reserve). Samburu is infact one of the better locations in Kenya to spot Leopard. Wild dog sightings are also a common attraction to this unique protected area and Birdlife is abundant with over 450 recorded species.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Sweetwaters)
From a working cattle ranch in colonial Kenya to a trailblazer of conservation innovation – the story of Ol Pejeta is as enchanting as it is inspirational.
Ol Pejeta also seeks to support the people living around its borders, to ensure wildlife conservation translates to better education, healthcare and infrastructure for the next generation of wildlife guardians.
Tour Cost in USD per Person
| Sarova Shaba 2 nights / Samburu Sopa Lodge 2 Nights /Sweetwater’s Serena 2 nights | 2pax | 3pax | 4pax | 5pax | 6pax | SRS |
| High Season | 2275 | 2020 | 1885 | 1800 | 1740 | 120 |
| Low Season | 1600 | 1470 | 1300 | 1250 | 1200 | 100 |
Included/Excluded
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide
- All park & conservancy entry fees
- 6 nights full-board accommodation at mentioned lodges/camps
- All game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled water during safari
- Visit to the chimpanzee and rhino sanctuaries at Ol Pejeta
- International/domestic flights
- Tips & gratuities
- Optional excursions (e.g., village visit, lion tracking)
- Drinks & personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Tour Plan
- Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
- Depart early (approx. 7:00 AM) and drive north through the central highlands to Shaba National Reserve (approx. 6–7 hours).
- Arrive at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge in time for lunch.
- Afternoon game drive in Shaba Reserve—home to rare wildlife and stunning semi-arid landscapes along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
- Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Early morning and afternoon game drives exploring this rugged reserve, which shares wildlife with Samburu but sees fewer visitors.
- Spot the “Samburu Special Five”: Reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich.
- Enjoy relaxing by the lodge’s pool or viewing wildlife at the riverside.
- Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Overnight: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- After breakfast, enjoy a short drive (approx. 1.5 hrs) to Samburu Sopa Lodge in Samburu National Reserve.
- Check in and have lunch at the lodge.
- Afternoon game drive in Samburu, known for large elephant herds, leopards, and stunning acacia-dotted landscapes.
- Return for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Morning and afternoon game drives with breaks at the lodge.
- Look out for lions, cheetahs, crocodiles along the Ewaso Nyiro River, and the unique northern species.
- Optional: Cultural visit to a Samburu village (additional cost).
- Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- After breakfast, depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy (approx. 3.5 hours), located near Mount Kenya.
- Arrive at Sweetwaters Serena Camp for lunch and check-in.
- Afternoon game drive in this private conservancy—home to the Big Five, plus black and white rhinos.
- Visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Baraka the blind rhino (included).
- Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Morning and afternoon game drives in the conservancy.
- Optional activities (at extra cost):
- Night game drive
- Lion tracking experience
- Horseback riding with rhinos
- Relax at the camp between drives.
- Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- After breakfast, begin your journey back to Nairobi (approx. 3.5–4 hrs).
- Optional lunch stop en route (own account or packed).
- Arrive in Nairobi in the early afternoon.
- Drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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