Samburu National Reserve

On the drive from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve, you can enjoy scenic views and several interesting stops. Pass through central Kenya’s lush highlands, dotted with tea and coffee plantations. Stop at Nanyuki, located on the Equator line, for a quick photo opportunity and views of Mount Kenya. You can also visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy to see rhinos and chimpanzees or the Aberdare Ranges for waterfalls and forest views. As you descend toward Samburu, the landscape transforms into dry savannahs and rugged hills, offering a taste of northern Kenya’s wild beauty.

Samburu National Reserve

In Samburu National Reserve, you can see unique northern wildlife known as the Samburu Special Five — the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and gerenuk. The reserve is also home to elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs, all set against a dramatic landscape of acacia trees and the Ewaso Nyiro River, which attracts abundant birdlife and wildlife year-round. Early morning an evening game drive.

Meru National Park

Driving from Samburu National Reserve to Meru National Park, you’ll enjoy scenic views of the rugged Samburu landscapes, cross the Ewaso Nyiro River, and pass through Isiolo town, a cultural crossroads of northern Kenya. The route offers glimpses of Mt. Kenya’s snow-capped peaks, rolling farmlands, and local markets showcasing Samburu and Meru traditions before entering the lush wilderness of Meru National Park.

Meru National Park

Meru National Park offers stunning landscapes of rivers, forests, and open plains. Visitors can see the Big Five, including large elephant herds, rhinos in the sanctuary, lions, leopards, and cheetahs. The park is also home to diverse birdlife, scenic views of Mount Kenya, and Elsa’s Kopje—made famous by the lioness “Elsa” from Born Free.

Driving from Meru National Park to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, you can enjoy scenic views of Mount Kenya and lush highland farms. Stop at Nanyuki town, the gateway to the Laikipia Plateau, for local crafts or a meal. Along the route, you can also visit the Equator Line marker, the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, and enjoy panoramic countryside landscapes before reaching Ol Pejeta’s wildlife-rich plains.

Sagana

Driving from Nanyuki to Nairobi, enjoy scenic views of Mount Kenya and stop at attractions like the Equator Crossing, Experience white water rafting on the Sagana River, a thrilling adventure for nature and adrenaline lovers before reaching Nairobi