The 5-day Samburu, Meru and Ol Pejeta safari takes you from Nairobi through three contrasting wildlife areas on a private northern Kenya safari. You will search for Samburu’s rare northern species, explore the quieter wilderness of Meru National Park and visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy for rhino conservation, Big Five game viewing and the chimpanzee sanctuary. You travel in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with your own driver-guide and stay in comfortable mid-range accommodation, with luxury upgrades available. This active, wildlife-focused itinerary is ideal if you want a less-crowded alternative to Kenya’s conventional safari circuit.
5 Day Samburu Meru Ol Pejeta Safari Overview
This 5-day Samburu, Meru and Ol Pejeta safari takes you beyond Kenya’s conventional safari circuit into three contrasting wildlife areas. You spend two nights in Samburu searching for rare northern species, continue to the quieter landscapes of Meru National Park and finish at Ol Pejeta Conservancy with rhino conservation, Big Five game viewing and a visit to the chimpanzee sanctuary. The route combines distinctive wildlife, changing scenery and less-crowded game viewing within one of our more specialised Kenya safari packages.
We operate this as a private northern Kenya safari, so you travel in your own 4×4 Land Cruiser with a dedicated driver-guide rather than following a group schedule. This gives you more control over game-drive timing, wildlife stops and the pace of each day. It is an active five-day circuit with meaningful transfer time between destinations, but each stop offers a different experience: the dry-country wildlife of Samburu National Reserve, the uncrowded wilderness of Meru National Park and the conservation-focused experience of Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
You stay for two nights at Samburu Sopa Lodge, one night at Ikweta Safari Camp and one night at Sweetwaters Serena Camp. This creates a credible mid-range safari with an upper mid-range finish at Ol Pejeta, while selected accommodation can be upgraded if you prefer a more luxurious experience. We can also adjust the lodges, add a night for a slower pace or tailor the route around your arrival and departure plans.
This private five-day Kenya safari is best suited to couples, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers and repeat visitors seeking an alternative to the busier Maasai Mara circuit. It can also work for first-time visitors who prioritise wildlife variety, rhino conservation and quieter parks. You finish with a broader view of Kenya safaris—from Samburu’s rare species to Meru’s secluded landscapes and Ol Pejeta’s closely managed conservation areas.
5 Day Samburu Meru Ol Pejeta Safari Highlights
- See Samburu’s rare northern species, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich
- Explore the riverine habitats and dry landscapes of Samburu National Reserve on private game drives
- Experience quieter wildlife viewing in the less-visited Meru National Park
- Search for rhinos and other Big Five wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, subject to opening conditions
- Discover three contrasting wildlife areas within one northern Kenya safari
- Travel privately in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with your own professional driver-guide
- Stay at Samburu Sopa Lodge, Ikweta Safari Camp and Sweetwaters Serena Camp
- Customise the accommodation, pacing and activities with Gemfinders Safaris
