Departing Nairobi

5 Days Aberdare, Samburu Reserve and Mount Kenya National Park

Duration

5 Days - 4 Nights

Safari Overview

Discover the diversity of Kenya’s landscapes and wildlife on this 5-day safari through Aberdare National Park, the unique Samburu Game Reserve, and the scenic beauty of Mount Kenya National Park. This well-balanced itinerary blends cool mountain forests, arid northern plains, and Kenya’s second-highest peak for an unforgettable adventure off the beaten path.

Begin your journey in the lush forests of Aberdare, where misty highlands are home to elephants, buffalo, and elusive leopards — and where tree lodges offer a rare chance to observe wildlife at floodlit waterholes.

Continue north to Samburu, a starkly beautiful reserve along the Ewaso Nyiro River, known for its distinctive “Samburu Special Five”: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and gerenuk. With fewer crowds and excellent sightings of predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, Samburu offers a more exclusive safari feel.

Quick summary of the destination

Safari Plan

Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare National Reserve
Drive through ranch lands before reaching the foothills of Mount Kenya; coffee country. Arrive at your base hotel in time for lunch. After lunch drive through forests to reach your Tree Hotel where the night is spent watching the wild life which visits the floodlit waterhole and salt lick below. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

Day 2: Aberdare National Park – Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast continue Northway, to reach Samburu National Game Reserve for lunch. In the afternoon a game drive to see certain species of game including the Reticulated Giraffe, Gravy’s Zebra and Somali Ostrich. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve – Mount Kenya National Park
A morning game drive in this wild splendid reserve. Continue to the luxurious Mount Kenya Safari Club which include horseback riding, golf, tennis, bowls, swimming or just luxuriating in the comfort and beauty of your surroundings.. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

Day 4: Mount Kenya National Park – Lake Nakuru National Park
Leave after breakfast and descend into the Great Rift Valley where Lake Nakuru is located. Visit the world famous sanctuary in Lake Nakuru National Park, noted for its huge concentration of flamingo.Lunch and overnight at lodge or camp in the park, or proceed to Lake Naivasha to spend the night at Lake Naivasha. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park – Nairobi
After breakfast drive back to Nairobi. Arrive at Lunch time.

Included/Exclude

Cost Includes

Cost Excludes

Visa
Airport Taxes- client pay direct
Tips
Laundry
Drinks
Items of a personal nature
Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit)

Kenya Tourist Seasons

High Season (Peak)
Months : July to October
Mid-December to mid-January
Why it’s peak:
Great Migration in the Maasai Mara (July–October)
Dry weather = easier wildlife spotting

Shoulder Season (Mid)
Months: January to March
June
Characteristics:
Still dry, but slightly hotter
Fewer tourists than in high season
Wildlife still abundant
June sees parks start to dry up ahead of migration

Low Season (Green / Rainy Season)
Months: April to May (long rains)
November (short rains)
Characteristics:
Wet and muddy – some roads and parks become harder to access
Lush landscapes, but wildlife may be harder to spot
Fewer tourists = quieter parks