Kenya's rugged north: rare species, rhinos and very few other vehicles.
Kenya's north feels completely different from the Mara: red earth, palm-lined rivers and animals you won't find further south. In Samburu look for the 'Samburu Special Five': Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk and Somali ostrich.
On the way, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is home to the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and a chimpanzee sanctuary. You'll share the parks with far fewer vehicles than in the south.
Best time to goJune to October and December to March.
Great forRepeat visitors and anyone who wants quieter, wilder parks.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Nairobi to Ol PejetaCross the equator and visit the chimpanzee sanctuary.
- Ol PejetaMeet rhino rangers and look for the endangered black rhino.
- To SamburuDesert landscapes, the Ewaso Nyiro river and Grevy's zebra.
- SamburuReticulated giraffe, gerenuk and leopards along the river.
- Return to NairobiDrive back with lunch on the way.
Every Afritrek safari is private, so you can start on any date and change any part of this plan.
What's included
Included
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All park and conservation fees
- Accommodation and meals on safari
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and camp staff
- Optional extras such as balloon flights
- Drinks at lodges
