Bird Watching

DAY 2: NAIROBI → MOUNT KENYA – CLOUD FOREST IMMERSION
Drive: 3 hours
We depart early for the cool highlands of Mount Kenya. Instead of just passing
through, we settle in for two nights. This afternoon, enjoy a guided nature walk in the
montane forest with a local naturalist. Look for Sykes monkeys, colorful turacos, and
learn about the unique flora of this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Signature Moment: Evening conservation talk by a Mount Kenya Trust ranger on
protecting this vital water tower.

Accommodation: Forest lodge near Nanyuki
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3: MOUNT KENYA – CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE
A full day to explore the region at your preferred pace. Choose one of these included
activities (your selection made pre-trip):
 Option A (Active): A half-day guided hike to higher elevations (approx. 3,000m)
for stunning views and alpine scenery.
 Option B (Cultural): Visit a nearby Kikuyu village and farm to learn about life
on the slopes of the sacred mountain.
 Option C (Relaxed): A visit to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy (adjacent) for an
afternoon game drive, previewing tomorrow’s deeper exploration.
Evening: Relax at the lodge, perhaps enjoying a spa treatment or simply the fireplace
ambiance.
Accommodation: Forest lodge near Nanyuki
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4: MOUNT KENYA → SAMBURU – INTO THE ARID NORTH
Drive: 3.5 hours

DAY 2: NAIROBI → MOUNT KENYA – CLOUD FOREST IMMERSION
Drive: 3 hours
We depart early for the cool highlands of Mount Kenya. Instead of just passing
through, we settle in for two nights. This afternoon, enjoy a guided nature walk in the
montane forest with a local naturalist. Look for Sykes monkeys, colorful turacos, and
learn about the unique flora of this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Signature Moment: Evening conservation talk by a Mount Kenya Trust ranger on
protecting this vital water tower.

Accommodation: Forest lodge near Nanyuki
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3: MOUNT KENYA – CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE
A full day to explore the region at your preferred pace. Choose one of these included
activities (your selection made pre-trip):
 Option A (Active): A half-day guided hike to higher elevations (approx. 3,000m)
for stunning views and alpine scenery.
 Option B (Cultural): Visit a nearby Kikuyu village and farm to learn about life
on the slopes of the sacred mountain.
 Option C (Relaxed): A visit to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy (adjacent) for an
afternoon game drive, previewing tomorrow’s deeper exploration.
Evening: Relax at the lodge, perhaps enjoying a spa treatment or simply the fireplace
ambiance.
Accommodation: Forest lodge near Nanyuki
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4: MOUNT KENYA → SAMBURU – INTO THE ARID NORTH
Drive: 3.5 hours
After a leisurely breakfast, we descend from the forests, cross the equator with a
photo stop, and enter the dramatic, semi-desert landscape of Samburu. Check into our
lodge and enjoy lunch with a view of the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Afternoon: An introductory game drive in Samburu National Reserve to spot the first
of the ‘Special Five’—reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, and gerenuk.

Accommodation: Samburu Luxury Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5: SAMBURU – FULL DAY WILDLIFE IMMERSION
Morning: An early game drive when predators are most active, focusing on the
riverine ecosystem where leopards are often seen.
Midday: Return to camp for lunch and leisure—take a dip in the pool or enjoy a
siesta.
Afternoon: Signature Cultural Visit. We are hosted by a local Samburu community
for an authentic, unhurried exchange. Participate in traditional dancing, learn about
beadwork symbolism, and understand their co-existence with wildlife.
Accommodation: Samburu Luxury Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6: SAMBURU – BUFFALO SPRINGS & SPECIAL FIVE FOCUS
Today we explore the less-visited Buffalo Springs National Reserve on the reserve’s
southern side. The landscape varies with natural springs, offering different wildlife
viewing opportunities. Our guide will specifically track the remaining ‘Special Five’:
Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich.
Picnic Lunch in the bush under an acacia tree.
Evening: Sundowner drinks at a scenic viewpoint before returning to camp.
Accommodation: Samburu Luxury Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7: SAMBURU → OL PEJETA – RHINO HEARTLAND
Drive: 3 hours
A relaxed morning for a final Game Drive or simply enjoying the camp. After lunch,
we journey back south to the world-renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Afternoon: An in-depth conservation Game Drive. Visit the Endangered Species
Enclosure, home to the last two northern white rhinos, and the Sweetwaters
Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Your guide will explain the holistic conservation model here.
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp within Ol Pejeta
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8: OL PEJETA – CONSERVATION IN ACTION
Morning: Choose your focus (included):
Rhino & Lion Tracking: Join a conservancy ranger to track rhinos (via telemetry) and
lions, contributing to vital monitoring data.
Community & Wildlife Conflict Resolution: Visit a predator-proof boma and meet
community scouts to understand human-wildlife coexistence.
Afternoon: A final, celebratory Game Drive across the open plains, searching for Ol
Pejeta’s resident herds and predators.
Farewell Dinner under the stars, sharing highlights of the journey.
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp within Ol Pejeta
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9: OL PEJETA → NAIROBI – DEPARTURE
Drive: 3.5 hours
After a final bush breakfast, we transfer back to Nairobi. Arrive at the Swiss Lenana
Mount Hotel by 1:00 PM, or directly to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for afternoon/evening
flights (recommended after 4:00 PM).
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