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Luxury Big 5 & Rhino Safari - Northern Kenya

​Encounter the iconic wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of northern Kenya on this journey through some of the region’s best parks and reserves. The tour includes thrilling walking safaris, rewarding game drives and visits to some of East Africa’s most important rhino sanctuaries. Based in comfortable lodges and luxury tented camps, you’ll be in the hands of expert local guides while out on safari.

Tour Nights

  • Solio Ranch: 1 nights
  • Samburu: 2 nights
  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy: 1 nights
  • Lake Nakuru: 1 nights
  • Lake Naivasha: 1 nights
  • Tour CodeTour code: AWK36
  • Accommodation GradeAccommodation Grade
  • Private TourPrivate Tour

Tour At a Glance

  • Encounter black and white rhinos in a private conservancy
  • Take a boat trip on Lake Naivasha in the Rift Valley
  • Seek out rare species in the Samburu National Reserve
  • Tick off the Big Fivein Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Itinerary details

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  • Day 1 : Nairobi to Lake Naivasha
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    Arrive in Nairobi at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After customs and immigration formalities, you will be welcomed and drive to Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. Afternoon boat ride and a visit to crescent island.
    Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
    Meals included: Full Board 

  • Day 2 : Lake Naivasha to Nakuru National Park
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    After breakfast, drive to Hell’s Gate National Park, where you can take a morning game drive, a walking safari or a bike ride.
    Known for its towering cliffs and deep gorges, Hell’s Gate is dotted with volcanic hot springs, geysers and steam vents.
    Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive. The park is a haven for wildlife, including more than 30 rhinos and a large leopard population.
    After lunch at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, head out for another game drive in search of rhinos. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge                      Meals included: Full Board 
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  • Day 3 : Lake Nakuru to Solio Ranch
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    Drive north towards Mount Kenya, arriving at the Rhino Watch Lodge in time for lunch. Take an afternoon game drive in Solio Ranch, a privately owned conservancy with a focus on rhino conservation. The reserve plays a significant role in the protection and breeding of black rhinos in Kenya and is home to the world’s largest population of white rhinos. You may also spot leopards, lions and cheetahs.
    Head back to Rhino Watch lodge (FB) for dinner and an overnight stay.
    Meals included: Full Board

  • Day 4 : Solio Ranch - Samburu National Reserve
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    Breakfast and drive past Mount Kenya to Samburu National Game Reserve to arrive at Ashnil Samburu Camp in time for lunch.
    After lunch enjoy afternoon game drive en-route in Samburu National reserve is situated in the dry area of Northern Kenya, where the nomad tribes, the Samburus, the Rendilles and the Boran live. Dinner and Overnight at Ashnil Samburu
    Meals included: Full Board 

  • Day 5 : Samburu National Reserve
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    Full day game drives Samburu Reserve, known for its grevy zebras and the gerenuk gazelles. You then take a game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro river, the only source of water for this dry reserve. Dinner and Overnight at Ashnil Samburu.
    Meals included: Full Board

  • Day 6 : Samburu Game Reserve to Ol Pejeta Wildlife Conservancy
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    Early morning game drive, after breakfast depart and drive past Mt Kenya towards Nanyuki.Enter Ol Pejeta Conservancy for game drive on route to Sweetwaters Tented Camp. Lunch followed by afternoon game drive and visit to Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Dinner and overnight Sweetwaters Tented Camp. Meals included: Full Board 

  • Day 7 : Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Nairobi
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    Early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the Camp. After breakfast drive to Nairobi Crowne Plaza hotel for lunch. Later transfer to airport for return flight.
    Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch

Dates & Guide Prices

  • PERIOD OF TRAVEL
  • PRICE (PP)

Hotels

  • Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
    Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
    Star Rating Lake Nakuru
  • Rhino Watch Safari Lodge
    Rhino Watch Safari Lodge
    Star Rating Solio Ranch
  • Ashnil Samburu camp
    Ashnil Samburu camp
    Star Rating Samburu
  • Sweetwaters Serena Camp
    Sweetwaters Serena Camp
    Star Rating Nanyuki
  • Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
    Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
    Star Rating Naivasha

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge Star Rating

Lake Nakuru
  • Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, the lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of Africa. 165kms from Nairobi on tarmac roads, and then 21kms of all-weather road t

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Rhino Watch Safari Lodge Star Rating

Solio Ranch
  • Rhino Watch Safari Lodge

The Rhino Watch Safari Lodge is situated in the central Kenyan highlands and offers a beautiful view of Mt Kenya. Surrounded by three wildlife reserves the lodge provides an ideal base for safari game drives.

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Ashnil Samburu camp Star Rating

Samburu
  • Ashnil Samburu camp

Samburu Airport23 km, all flights Mulika Lodge Airport78 km Ashnil Samburu Camp is a luxury tented set in the spectacular backdrop drop of the Mighty Ol Olokwe mountain fronting Ewaso Nyiro River. The 19 exclusive lux

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Sweetwaters Serena Camp Star Rating

Nanyuki
  • Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Plethora of experiences and activities during your visit to Sweetwaters Serena Camp. Our unmatched location within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy enables you to take part in everything from game drives and lion tracking to scenic

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Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort Star Rating

Naivasha
  • Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

On 60 hectares of grassland surrounded by trees and set among giraffes and waterbucks, this relaxed resort is in a complex of brick and wood makuti cottages on the shore of Lake Naivasha. It's 8 km from Crescent Island Ga

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What's Included?

  • Return International flight from UK.
  • Meet and greet services.
  • Transport using 4X4 custom-build 6-seater Safari Land Cruiser.
  • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Meals on Full Board.
  • Service of experienced English-speaking Driver Guide.
  • 1l of bottled drinking water per day on safari per person.
  • Flying doctors’ coverage.
  • Concierge & Emergency service on phone.
  • Park entry fees to all parks and reserves included in the itinerary for 24hrs each except Masai Mara which is 12hrs.

What's not Included?

  • Visa fees.
  • Driver-guide gratuities, drinks, dining rooms tips and porterage.
  • Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance.
  • Laundry, massages and other personal expenses e.g. mini-bar & telephone unless otherwise stated.
  • All tips and porterage.
  • Easter and New Year supplements.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.

Additional Information

Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£) based on twin sharing. 
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