Nairobi Laikipia Tour

The verdant riverine forest is the preferred habitat for Leopard and abundant birdlife including 2 local species. In all, there are more than 400 bird species – the Taita Falcon, Palm Nut Vulture, Great Egret and Yellow-billed Oxpecker to name a few, have been recorded here.

Kamunyuk the Lioness is a famous resident of Samburu due to her adoption of an orphaned Oryx. Shaba is associated with Joy Adamson (author of Born Free), who spent her last years in the reserve returning a Leopard into the wild.

The book Queen of Shaba is about this experience. Shaba has also been the site for a Survivor Africa programme. Umoja near Archer’s Post (on the way to the Samburu Reserve), is the site of a ground-breaking Game viewing is the primary activity via game drives and walks, also birding and lodge activities. Cultural interaction with the fascinating Samburu people who are linked to the Maasai is also offered. Sometimes you can go river rafting in Samburu when the waters are high

The verdant riverine forest is the preferred habitat for Leopard and abundant birdlife including 2 local species. In all, there are more than 400 bird species – the Taita Falcon, Palm Nut Vulture, Great Egret and Yellow-billed Oxpecker to name a few, have been recorded here.

Kamunyuk the Lioness is a famous resident of Samburu due to her adoption of an orphaned Oryx. Shaba is associated with Joy Adamson (author of Born Free), who spent her last years in the reserve returning a Leopard into the wild.

The book Queen of Shaba is about this experience. Shaba has also been the site for a Survivor Africa programme. Umoja near Archer’s Post (on the way to the Samburu Reserve), is the site of a ground-breaking Game viewing is the primary activity via game drives and walks, also birding and lodge activities. Cultural interaction with the fascinating Samburu people who are linked to the Maasai is also offered. Sometimes you can go river rafting in Samburu when the waters are high

Itinerary

Day 1: NAIROBI – OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY.

Stop At: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki Private Bag, 10400 Kenya
It is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. It is also home to over 300 bird species and other wild animals such as lions, buffalos, elephants, zebras, leopards, impalas, gazelles, vervet monkeys and cheetahs. It is a perfect destination for game viewing, camping, bush walks and lion tracking.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy, Naibor-Rumuruti Road Ol Jogi Limited P.O Box 259, Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Municipality 10400 Kenya
It is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. It is also home to over 300 bird species and other wild animals such as lions, buffalos, elephants, zebras, leopards, impalas, gazelles, vervet monkeys and cheetahs. It is a perfect destination for game viewing, camping, bush walks and lion tracking.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Loisaba Conservancy, Kenya
It is a 57,000 acre wildlife conservancy, established to protect and enhance critical wildlife diversity and habitat. It is a haven for over 200 species of birds, elephants, buffalos, Grevy’s zebra, giraffes, lions, leopards and cheetahs. It is a perfect destination for game drives, bush walks, horse riding, camel riding, mountain biking and bird watching.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Thomson Falls, Near Ole Ngare Nare River, Nyahururu 20300 Kenya
It is a scenic 74 meters waterfall situated about 3 kilometers from Nyahururu town. Upstream from the falls is one of the highest hippo pools in Kenya. You can visit Nyahururu town to have a glimpse of the spectacular waterfall which plunges down several meters into a fearful gorge.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Mugie Ranch, Rumuruti Kenya
It is a private wildlife conservancy located in Laikipia. It is a home to over 100 bird species, animals such as buffalos, elephants, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Jackson’s hartebeest and storks. It also offers exquisite accommodation in tented camps. It is a nice place for game viewing activities, bird watching, camping and bush walks.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, Mount Kenya Safari Club Road Mount Kenya Safari Club, Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Municipality 10400 Kenya
It is a private wildlife conservancy located in Laikipia. It is a home to over 100 bird species, animals such as buffalos, elephants, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Jackson’s hartebeest and storks. It also offers exquisite accommodation in tented camps. It is a nice place for game viewing activities, bird watching, camping and bush walks.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Isiolo 00101 Kenya
lewa conservency The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is located in northern Kenya. It was formed in 1995. It is a wildlife sanctuary incorporating the Ngare Ndare Forest and covering over 62,000 acres. The Conservancy is home to a wide variety of wildlife including the rare and endangered black rhinos, Grevy’s zebras
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast: coffee, tea and biscuits before the morning activity,
• Lunch: Meals are with soups, salads, cold meats, pasta dishes, meat and fish dishes, breads and other starch
• Dinner: Meals are with soups, salads, cold meats, pasta dishes, meat and fish dishes, breads and other starch
Accommodation included: Luxury -5 star
Olpejeta House
Mount Kenya Safari Club
Porini Olpejeta
Sweet water Serena
Standard-4 Star
Rhino Watch

Day 2: OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY – OL JOGI WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY.

Stop At: Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy, Naibor-Rumuruti Road Ol Jogi Limited P.O Box 259, Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Municipality 10400 Kenya
It is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. It is also home to over 300 bird species and other wild animals such as lions, buffalos, elephants, zebras, leopards, impalas, gazelles, vervet monkeys and cheetahs. It is a perfect destination for game viewing, camping, bush walks and lion tracking.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki Private Bag, 10400 Kenya
It is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. It is also home to over 300 bird species and other wild animals such as lions, buffalos, elephants, zebras, leopards, impalas, gazelles, vervet monkeys and cheetahs. It is a perfect destination for game viewing, camping, bush walks and lion tracking.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Loisaba Conservancy, Kenya
It is a 57,000 acre wildlife conservancy, established to protect and enhance critical wildlife diversity and habitat. It is a haven for over 200 species of birds, elephants, buffalos, Grevy’s zebra, giraffes, lions, leopards and cheetahs. It is a perfect destination for game drives, bush walks, horse riding, camel riding, mountain biking and bird watching.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Thomson Falls, Near Ole Ngare Nare River, Nyahururu 20300 Kenya
It is a scenic 74 meters waterfall situated about 3 kilometers from Nyahururu town. Upstream from the falls is one of the highest hippo pools in Kenya. You can visit Nyahururu town to have a glimpse of the spectacular waterfall which plunges down several meters into a fearful gorge.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Mugie Ranch, Rumuruti Kenya
It is a private wildlife conservancy located in Laikipia. It is a home to over 100 bird species, animals such as buffalos, elephants, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Jackson’s hartebeest and storks. It also offers exquisite accommodation in tented camps. It is a nice place for game viewing activities, bird watching, camping and bush walks.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, Mount Kenya Safari Club Road Mount Kenya Safari Club, Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Municipality 10400 Kenya
It is a private wildlife conservancy located in Laikipia. It is a home to over 100 bird species, animals such as buffalos, elephants, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Jackson’s hartebeest and storks. It also offers exquisite accommodation in tented camps. It is a nice place for game viewing activities, bird watching, camping and bush walks.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Isiolo 00101 Kenya
lewa conservency The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is located in northern Kenya. It was formed in 1995. It is a wildlife sanctuary incorporating the Ngare Ndare Forest and covering over 62,000 acres. The Conservancy is home to a wide variety of wildlife including the rare and endangered black rhinos, Grevy’s zebras
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: coffee, tea and biscuits before the morning activity,
• Lunch: Meals are with soups, salads, cold meats, pasta dishes, meat and fish dishes, breads and other starch
• Dinner: Meals are with soups, salads, cold meats, pasta dishes, meat and fish dishes, breads and other starch
Accommodation included: Luxury -5 star
Mount Kenya Safari Club
Standard-4 Star
Kongoni

Day 3: OL JOGI WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY – LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY.

Stop At: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Isiolo 00101 Kenya
lewa conservency The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is located in northern Kenya. It was formed in 1995. It is a wildlife sanctuary incorporating the Ngare Ndare Forest and covering over 62,000 acres. The Conservancy is home to a wide variety of wildlife including the rare and endangered black rhinos, Grevy’s zebras
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy, Naibor-Rumuruti Road Ol Jogi Limited P.O Box 259, Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Municipality 10400 Kenya
It is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. It is also home to over 300 bird species and other wild animals such as lions, buffalos, elephants, zebras, leopards, impalas, gazelles, vervet monkeys and cheetahs. It is a perfect destination for game viewing, camping, bush walks and lion tracking.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki Private Bag, 10400 Kenya
It is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. It is also home to over 300 bird species and other wild animals such as lions, buffalos, elephants, zebras, leopards, impalas, gazelles, vervet monkeys and cheetahs. It is a perfect destination for game viewing, camping, bush walks and lion tracking.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Thomson Falls, Near Ole Ngare Nare River, Nyahururu 20300 Kenya
It is a scenic 74 meters waterfall situated about 3 kilometers from Nyahururu town. Upstream from the falls is one of the highest hippo pools in Kenya. You can visit Nyahururu town to have a glimpse of the spectacular waterfall which plunges down several meters into a fearful gorge.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Mugie Ranch, Rumuruti Kenya
It is a private wildlife conservancy located in Laikipia. It is a home to over 100 bird species, animals such as buffalos, elephants, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Jackson’s hartebeest and storks. It also offers exquisite accommodation in tented camps. It is a nice place for game viewing activities, bird watching, camping and bush walks.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, Mount Kenya Safari Club Road Mount Kenya Safari Club, Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Municipality 10400 Kenya
It is a private wildlife conservancy located in Laikipia. It is a home to over 100 bird species, animals such as buffalos, elephants, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Jackson’s hartebeest and storks. It also offers exquisite accommodation in tented camps. It is a nice place for game viewing activities, bird watching, camping and bush walks.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: coffee, tea and biscuits before the morning activity,

• Lunch: Meals are with soups, salads, cold meats, pasta dishes, meat and fish dishes, breads and other starch
• Dinner: Meals are with soups, salads, cold meats, pasta dishes, meat and fish dishes, breads and other starch
Accommodation included: Luxury -5 star
Kifaru
Lewa Camp
Standard-4 Star
Kongoni

Day 4: LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY – MERU NATIONAL PARK.

Stop At: Meru National Park KENYA, Meru Town, Meru National Park 08100 Kenya
The park covers an area of 870 square kilometres. It features coursing rivers, luxurious jungle, verdant swamp, khaki grasslands, different bird species and game animals such as zebras, elephants, reedbucks, buffalos and diverse species of snakes. It is a perfect park for camping, nature trails, bird watching and game viewing activities.
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Meru Museum, Next to Meru County Office, along Meru-Maua Road, Meru National Park 60200 Kenya
It originated in 1974 in an old historic building that dates back to 1916. The museum features a garden of indigenous medicinal shrubs, a compound of traditional huts, various displays and exhibitions of the cultural history of the Meru people.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve, 58FM JM Timau, Meru Mt. Kenya, Nanyuki Town, Nanyuki Municipality 10400 Kenya
It is a lush indigenous forest located at the foothills of Mount Kenya. It features amazing waterfalls, rock pools, wild animals and diverse bird species. It is an ideal destination for tree canopy walk, camping, rock climbing, game drives, canyoning and bird watching.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Mount Kenya National Park Kenya
It is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second largest in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro. It is a breathtaking world heritage site that features dense forests, mineral springs, glaciers and different species of wild animals. It is a perfect destination for camping, hiking and mountain climbing.[irp posts=”13977″ name=”List Of All Wards In Meru County”]
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Nyambene, Kenya
It was named after the famous Nyambene hills. It features one of the most breath-taking craters in Kenya- Igombe, which is located at the northeast tip of the Nyambene range. It also features over 100 species of birds, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, antelopes, zebras, cheetahs, leopards and lions.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: River Kathita, Kenya
It is a scenic waterfall popularly referred to as ‘ndurumo ya M’ntanii’ by the locals. It lies close to another small waterfall from River Mpuri. It is a scenic waterfall that you actually need to visit if you are a lover of nature.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: coffee, tea and biscuits before the morning activity,
• Lunch: Meals are with soups, salads, cold meats, pasta dishes, meat and fish dishes, breads and other starch
• Dinner: Meals are with soups, salads, cold meats, pasta dishes, meat and fish dishes, breads and other starch
Accommodation included: Luxury -5 star
Elsas Kopje
Ikweta Safari Camp

Day 5: MERU NATIONAL PARK – NAIROBI.

Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi
You shall be served with breakfast at 0625hrs and later check out of the Lodge at 0700hrs and depart for Nairobi. As you transit from Mount Kenya region one of the Kenyans highlands the temperatures will tend to rise gradually and vegetation change from freshly broad leaves to thick thin leaves.

1230HRS. Expected arrival time at Nairobi town .You shall check in to a restaurant and have lunch till 1400HRS. where you shall check out and be transferred to Giraffe Center and see the endangered species of Rothschild Giraffe you will have time to capture photos and feed them.
1600 HRS. You shall check out of Giraffe center and refresh as you prepare to depart for your international flight.
Duration: 12 hours

Stop At: Nairobi National Museum, Museum Hill, Nairobi 00100 Kenya
The National Museum in Nairobi is an educational way to spend a few hours on a city stopover. The museum displays diverse cultural and natural history exhibits including more than 900 stuffed birds and mammals, fossils from Lake Turkana, ethnic displays from various Kenyan tribal groups, and exhibits of local art.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Nairobi railway museum, Station Rd, Nairobi 00200 Kenya
A collection of steam locomotives and rolling stock
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bomas of Kenya, Langata Rd Mageso Chember, Nairobi 00200 Kenya
Bomas of Kenya is a living museum celebrating the colorful tribes of Kenya. This is a great place to learn about the lifestyle, art, music, crafts, and culture of each tribe
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Karen Blixen Museum, Karen Rd Langata, Nairobi Kenya
the Karen Blixen Museum, at the foot of the Ngong Hills, is the former home of the famous namesake Out of Africa author. Karen Blixen, also known by her pen name, Isak Dinesen, lived in the house from 1917 to 1931, where she ran a coffee plantation. Today, you can tour the well-preserved colonial farmhouse, a kitchen in a separate building, a coffee-drying plant in the woodland, and an agricultural college on the grounds. Furniture that belonged to Karen Blixen and her husband is on display, as well as photographs and books owned by Karen and her lover, Denys Finch Hatton. Enthusiastic guides bring the story of Karen Blixen and colonial Kenya to life.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: National Archives, Moi Avenue, Nairobi Kenya
National Archives spotlights Kenyan tribal culture as well as the country’s art, history, and politics. The main floor gallery displays historical documents and a collection of photographs. Paintings and artifacts from the collection of Joseph Murumbi, one of Africa’s most famous collectors, dominate the exhibits. The second floor houses more art, a display of postage stamps, and the National Archives reading room, which is used for personal and professional projects.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Giraffe Centre, Duma Rd, Nairobi Kenya
Giraffe Center and see the endangered species of Rothschild Giraffe you will have time to capture photos and feed them.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: coffee, tea and biscuits before the morning activity,
• Lunch: Game meat in Carnivore restaurant
No accommodation included on this day.