- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

11-Day In Search of Kenya's Rare Species

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Journey deep into Kenya’s wilderness in search of some of the country’s more elusive and endangered species. First up is Meru National Park where red soil is complimented by lush streams, rocky outcrops and towering doum palm trees. A few hours drive away takes you to the heart of northern Kenya, Ewaso Nyiro River, who's banks are home to leapord crocodiles and hippos. Ol Pejeta, famous for the last three northern white rhinos in the world, makes the perfect backdrop for your final few days.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Kenya

You'll visit Nairobi, Meru NP, Samburu NR & Ol Pejeta

This tour starts and ends in Nairobi - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be run exclusively for you. Transfers and game drives at private camps will be shared.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1-3	Elsa's Kopje Luxury lodge inside Meru NP	All Meals Included
4-6	Saruni Samburu Luxury lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences	All Meals Included
7-10	Ol Pejeta Bush Camp Luxury tented camp inside Ol Pejeta (Laikipia)	All Meals Included
11	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast Included

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1-3 A romantic retreat at Elsa's Kopje Lodge

Meru National Park is recognised as having a greater diversity of animal species than any other park in East Africa, so prepare yourself and your camera for large elephant herds, hippo, lion, caracal, reptiles, a rhino sanctuary and more than 400 species of birdlife. Elsa’s Kopje, named after the lioness made famous by George and Joy Adamson, is an unashamedly romantic and beautifully styled retreat set into a rocky hill above the site of George’s famous orphaned lion camp. Take game drives and walking safaris with professional guides whose knowledge of the park is unrivalled. Pick up a rod and refreshments and settle on the palm-lined banks of one of Meru’s many rivers, then share your catfish, tilapia or barbel catch with the herons, monitor lizards and spectacular kingfishers. Enjoy an al fresco breakfast on the plains, surrounded by wildlife; or soak up the sunset with traditional safari sundowners. Visit the local Tharaka community, dip in the pool or relax at the spa.

Main Destination:	Meru National Park
Best Time to Visit June to September (Little to no rainfall) High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy) Best Weather June to September (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Meru National Park Elephant Common Giraffe Common Buffalo Common Zebra Common Wildebeest Common Hippo Common Lion Occasional Leopard Occasional Hyena Occasional White Rhino Rare Black Rhino Rare Cheetah Rare Wild Dog Rare
Accommodation:	Elsa's Kopje Luxury lodge located inside Meru NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4-6 Enjoy one-of-a-kind views in Samburu

Be as chilled or as active as you like at this super-chic, eco-friendly lodge in the private Kalama Conservancy in Kenya's Samburu Nature Reserve. Saruni Samburu is the only lodge in this 200,000-acre (81,00-hectare) unspoiled wilderness. The villas are open and spacious, with views that really do deserve being described as panoramic. See the "Samburu Five", a handful of rare animals endemic to this ecosystem – gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Grevy's zebra and Beisa oryx, and a host of other species your Masai warrior guide will identify. Day-time game drives are offered to explore the sights at Kalama Conservancy, Buffalo Springs National Park and Samburu National Park, and you can see Kalama's nocturnal species on a night drive. Take guided walks to investigate the bush and find the birds you've been wanting to check on your tick list. Feeling fit? Trek up Mount Ololokwe, Samburu's sacred mountain, or improve your family's bush skills at the Warrior Academy.

Main Destination:	Samburu National Reserve
Best Time to Visit June to September and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain) Wildlife in Samburu National Reserve Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Zebra Common Hippo Common Leopard Occasional Buffalo Occasional Hyena Occasional Lion Rare Cheetah Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None Wildebeest None Wild Dog Rare to none
Accommodation:	Saruni Samburu Luxury lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7-10 Relax into the safari way of life at Ol Pejeta

In the heart of Kenya’s Laikipia region, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a shining example of conservation for the entire continent. Home to the last 3 Northern white rhino in the world, it’s also a sanctuary for Southern whites and critically endangered black rhino, as well as chimpanzee. In the heart of it all is Alex Hunter’s charming bush camp of the same name, where traditional game drives and walks in Big 5 territory are offered alongside visits to the projects - truly a place to discover the best of both worlds. There is a definite focus on conservation at Ol Pejeta and visits to the Endangered Species Enclosure to see the Northern white rhino and to the chimpanzee sanctuary take place daily. There are also opportunities to spend a morning with the lion research team and track the cats in the area, as well as with the rhino patrol guards. Intersperse these with traditional Big 5 game drives and walking safaris and this is a safari that’s very hard to beat!

Main Destination:	Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia)
Best Time to Visit June to September (Dry season) High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather Jun to Sep and Dec to Feb (Less rain) Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia) Elephant Common Giraffe Common White Rhino Common Black Rhino Common Buffalo Common Zebra Common Hyena Common Lion Occasional Cheetah Occasional Wildebeest Occasional Hippo Occasional Leopard Rare Wild Dog Rare
Accommodation:	Ol Pejeta Bush Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 11 Finish in Nairobi

You will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:	Nairobi Airport
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Next: Rates

Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

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Start dates	Solo 1 room	2+ people Sharing rooms

Jan 1, 2020 - Feb 25, 2020	$8584	$6853
Feb 26, 2020 - Mar 23, 2020	$8429	$6620
Mar 24, 2020 - Apr 2, 2020	$8273	$6386

Apr 3, 2020 - May 24, 2020	$7962	$5997
May 25, 2020 - Jun 25, 2020	$8818	$7009
Jun 26, 2020 - Oct 23, 2020	$9304	$7632

Oct 24, 2020 - Nov 27, 2020	$8584	$6776
Nov 28, 2020 - Dec 15, 2020	$8818	$7009
Dec 16, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	$9304	$7632