GROUP OR PRIVATE, 4x4 JEEP SAFARI

 Northen Kenya safari

Tour features

Days6 Days 5 Nights
HighlightsSightseeing Tours, Adventure Tours, Safari Tours
TransportJeep afari

A 6-Day Northern Kenya Safari is an exciting adventure that allows you to explore the less-traveled but incredibly beautiful and culturally rich regions of the country. This itinerary will take you to some of Kenya’s remote and unique locations, where you’ll experience a combination of wildlife, landscapes, and rich local culture.

Your Safari Starts: A Journey through Kenya’s Wilderness

As your safari begins, you’re welcomed by the fresh morning air, the sounds of birds and distant wildlife, and the sight of a vast African landscape stretching before you.

Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdares (B L D)
After an Morning arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport, after you clear with immigration procedures, our driver will await you with a big smile then after a short briefing, drive to Aberdares National park. This highland National Park offers a variety of landscapes, from swampland, bamboo and fern forests to waterfalls and rivers. We will arrive at Aberdares country club which is the base hotel for the Ark which is in the Aberdares national Park and have lunch. After lunch the hotel transport you and proceed to the beautiful lodge The Ark. Elephants dominantly rule the waterholes and salt licks, enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening at the lookout corridor from which you may observe animals at the waterhole close-by. At night, the waterhole will attract special like rhinos, lions and leopards seek to get some water. Dinner and overnight stay in the lodge.

Day 2: Samburu National Reserve – Samburu Sopa Lodge (B L D)
Today we drive to the Northern parks of Kenya and visit Samburu National reserve, we will arrive in time for lunch at Samburu Sopa Lodge, after a short rest we will get to the park and make afternoon game drives, the park has very unique animal species which cannot be found in any other park in Kenya so we will have the opportunity to see these animals, as the sun is going down we will get back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Samburu National Reserve – Samburu Sopa Lodge
The full day will be spent in this famous park for its wildlife diversity and specification. Samburu National reserve has unique animal species which are endemic to areas which are at the Northern part of the Equator, these animals are Gravy’s zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Beisa Oryx and Gerenuk, you are also guaranteed to see cheetahs, lions, leopards, impalas, buffalo, hippos, dik-diks among other animals. Bird life here is abudant with some birds which are also endemic there like the Somali Ostrich, yellow throated sandgrouse among other birds.
Picnic lunch will served at a site and continue with extensive game drives to even Buffalo springs resereve, visit Ewaso nyiro river and see hippos and crocodiles. Come back in the evening for dinner and overnight at our Lodge.

Day 4: Meru National Park – Ikweta Safari Camp (B L D)
After an early safari and breakfast, we will depart Samburu and drive to Meru National park where we will arrive in time for lunch, after a short rest we will get down to game drives in the park. Meru National Park is wild and beautiful. Straddling the equator and bisected by 13 rivers and numerous mountain-fed streams, it is an especially beautiful area of Kenya. It has diverse scenery from woodlands at 3,400ft (1,036m) on the slopes of Nyambeni Mountain Range, north east of Mt. Kenya, to wide open plains with meandering riverbanks dotted with doum palms. We will come back in the evening for dinner and overnight at Ikweta Safari camp.

Day 5: Meru National Park – Ikweta Safari Camp (B L D)
After breakfast, we will do full day game drives in Meru National park. Over 300 species of birds have been recorded, including: Red-necked falcon, Heuglins courser, brown-backed woodpecker, sunbirds Peter’s Fin foot, inhabiting the Murera and Ura Rivers; Pel’s Fishing Owl, kingfishers, rollers, bee-eaters, starlings and weavers. The Park is most famous as the setting for Joy Adamson’s book “Born Free”, the story of the Adamson’s life and research amongst lion and cheetah. “Elsa” the lioness was the most well-known and her grave is marked here. Look out for lion, elephant, cheetah, leopard black rhino, zebra, gazelle, Oryx and some of the rarer antelope, Lesser Kudu and duiker, also the more common Dik Dik, one of Africa’s smallest antelope. Large prides of lion can be seen and some of Kenya’s largest herds of buffalo. The rivers abound with hippo and crocodile, fishing for barbus and catfish is permitted at camp sites and along the Tana River. In the mid 1980’s, the Park suffered from poaching, however KWS armed wildlife security patrols have driven out the poachers and the elephant population has stabilized with breeding herds settling down.

Day 6: Return – Nairobi city excursion – Flight Back (B )
After breakfast we will proceed to Nairobi to have lunch at a town restaurant. On arrival to Nairobi we will visit The Nairobi National museum where you will have chance to see different items and attires which portray Kenya cultures, and have a sightseeing city tour of Nairobi with dinner at the famous carnivore restaurant and there after get a transfer to the Airport where we will catch our flight back

PRICE INCLUDES
All park entrance fees
All game drives and transfers in a good customary minibus or Land cruiser on safari
Unlimited game drives up to 6pm (sundown)
Breakfast (B) / lunch (L) / dinner (D) as indicated
Accommodation in a double room in mentioned accommodations or similar
Local English speaking driver guide.
Enough bottled water each day
Detailed travel information.


PRICE DO NOT INCLUDE
International flight.
Visa for Kenya (about USD 50)
Beverages
Tips

-Aberdares National Park
-Samburu National Reserve
-Meru National Park
-Aberdares (B L D)
-Samburu Sopa Lodge (B L D)
-Ikweta Safari Camp (B L D)

Favourable Time

June to October and January and February

High Season

June to October and December to March

Low Season

April and May

Best Weather

June to October

Best Weather

March, April and May (Peak of the Wet season)

Dry Season (June to October) – Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

  • Weather: These months are cooler and drier, which makes wildlife easier to spot as animals gather around water sources.
  • Great Migration: This is the peak of the wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara, especially between July and October. This is a highlight for many visitors.
  • Wildlife Viewing: Since vegetation is less dense, animals are more visible in the open savannah, and predators are more active, making this the best time for general game viewing.
  • Temperatures: Daytime temperatures are usually mild, ranging from 24°C to 28°C (75°F to 82°F), with cooler mornings and evenings.

 

2. Short Rainy Season (November to December)

  • Weather: Occasional short rains, usually in the form of afternoon showers, but still lots of sunshine.
  • Wildlife Viewing: The rains can make animals a bit harder to spot, but it’s a quieter time to visit, and many areas are lush and green, which offers a different perspective.
  • Benefits: Fewer tourists, and some safari lodges and camps offer lower rates during this season.
  • Temperatures: Temperatures can range between 20°C and 28°C (68°F to 82°F).

 

3. Long Rainy Season (March to May) – Low Season

  • Weather: This is the wettest period in Kenya, with frequent and intense rains, making some roads difficult to travel, especially in remote areas.
  • Wildlife Viewing: The rain can create a more challenging safari experience as animals tend to spread out more and are harder to spot. However, birdwatching is excellent during this time as many migratory birds are in Kenya.
  • Benefits: The rainy season is the least crowded time of year, and many lodges offer significant discounts, which can make for a more budget-friendly trip.
  • Temperatures: Similar to the short rains, temperatures range from 20°C to 28°C (68°F to 82°F).

 

4. Shoulder Season (January to February)

  • Weather: This is generally a dry period, with warm to hot temperatures and little rainfall. It’s often considered one of the best times for safaris.
  • Wildlife Viewing: During this period, game viewing is excellent as animals gather around water sources. The landscapes are still lush and green from the rainy season, but the grass is shorter, making wildlife spotting easier.
  • Temperatures: This is the hottest time of year, with temperatures averaging between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F).