5-Day Northern Kenya Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi → Aberdare National Park

• Morning: Depart Nairobi early (7:00 AM) for Aberdare National Park (approx. 3.5-hour drive).
• Mid-Morning: Arrive at Aberdare, check in at The Ark Lodge or Treetops Lodge.
• Afternoon: Enjoy a game drive through the misty forest. Spot elephants, buffalos, leopards, and bongo antelopes.
• Evening: Dinner and overnight at a lodge, with wildlife viewing from the lodge's deck.

 Accommodation Options:

• Luxury: The Ark Lodge / Aberdare Country Club
• Mid-range: Treetops Lodge
• Budget: Campsites within the park

Day 2: Aberdare → Samburu National Reserve

• Morning: Depart Aberdare (7:30 AM) for Samburu National Reserve (approx. 5-hour drive).
• Mid-Morning: Arrive at Samburu, check in at your lodge/camp, and freshen up.
• Afternoon: First game drive in Samburu National Reserve, searching for the "Samburu Special Five" – Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk.
• Evening: Sundowner by the Ewaso Nyiro River, followed by dinner and overnight stay.

 Accommodation Options:

• Luxury: Saruni Samburu / Elephant Bedroom Camp
• Mid-range: Samburu Sopa Lodge / Ashnil Samburu Camp
• Budget: Umoja Campsite / Public Campsites

Day 3: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

• Morning: Early morning game drive, best time for spotting big cats and elephants.
• Mid-Morning: Visit the Samburu Cultural Village for a cultural experience (optional).
• Afternoon: Relax at your lodge/camp or take a guided nature walk.
• Evening: Second game drive and sunset photography at Ewaso Nyiro River.
• Night: Dinner and overnight stay in Samburu.

 Same accommodation as Day 2

Day 4: Samburu → Nyahururu (Thomson’s Falls & Lake Ol Bolossat)

• Morning: Depart Samburu at 8:00 AM for Nyahururu (approx. 4-hour drive).
• Mid-Morning: Arrive at Thomson’s Falls, one of Kenya’s most scenic waterfalls.
• Afternoon: Visit Lake Ol Bolossat, a hotspot for hippos and birdlife. Lunch at Panari Resort Nyahururu.
• Evening: Relax at your lodge with scenic Rift Valley views.

 Accommodation Options:

• Luxury: Panari Resort Nyahururu
• Mid-range: Kawa Falls Lodge
• Budget: Airbnbs & Budget Hotels

Day 5: Nyahururu → Lake Nakuru National Park → Nairobi

• Morning: Depart Nyahururu at 7:00 AM for Lake Nakuru National Park (approx. 2-hour drive).
• Mid-Morning: Game drive at Lake Nakuru, famous for rhinos, flamingos, and Rothschild’s giraffes.
• Afternoon: Lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
• Evening: Depart for Nairobi, arriving by 6:00 PM.

 Accommodation Options (if staying overnight in Nakuru):

• Luxury: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
• Mid-range: Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
• Budget: Waterbuck Hotel / Campsites

Cost Per Person (Based on Group Size & Season)