3-Day Wild Kenya Family Safari Escape – Ol Pejeta & Samburu Adventure
This short but unforgettable Kenya family safari tour brings you into two of the country’s most inspiring conservation landscapes — the endangered-species haven of Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the rugged, culture-rich wilderness of Samburu National Reserve. It is designed for families who want meaningful wildlife encounters, gentle adventure, and shared memories that bring everyone closer.
Across the Laikipia Plateau and into the northern frontier, you’ll witness giants like elephants and rhinos, meet the rare Samburu Special Five, and let your children experience Africa’s wild beauty in a safe, warm, and immersive way. With scenic drives, luxury tented stays, and a friendly pace, this is the perfect short escape to reconnect, recharge, and rediscover the wonder of nature — together.
Availability is limited, especially for flights and lodges — reach out today to check availability.
If this itinerary isn’t your perfect match, we’ll happily tailor it to your needs.
Add-on experiences can be arranged on request (e.g., cultural visits, balloon rides, extra nights).
Tour Highlights
Explore Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the last two northern white rhinos.
Enjoy family-friendly big game viewing in a malaria-low region.
Discover the Samburu Special Five — wildlife found nowhere else in Kenya.
Stay in handpicked mid-range and luxury properties ideal for families.
Scenic road journeys through the Laikipia Plateau and northern Kenya.
Connect, learn, and create lifelong family memories in Kenya’s wild north.
All experiences guided by certified, warm, and knowledgeable safari experts.
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses tented camps and hotels.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Nairobi → Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Your journey begins this morning as we pick you up from your Nairobi accommodation in a comfortable 4x4 Land Cruiser. Together, we travel north through changing landscapes — open plains, rolling foothills, and clear views of Mount Kenya — before arriving at the beautiful Sarova Maiyan. After lunch, your family will settle in and soak up sweeping views of the Aberdares and Lolldaiga Hills.
In the afternoon, you head into Ol Pejeta Conservancy for your first game drive. This is one of Kenya’s most important wildlife sanctuaries, home to chimpanzees, black rhinos, and the world’s last two northern white rhinos. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the excitement of spotting wildlife up close in this gentle, well-protected wilderness. Return to your lodge for dinner and a peaceful evening.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: 4x4 Land Cruiser (Approx. 4 hrs from Nairobi)
Accommodation
Sarova Maiyan Nanyuki
Day 2
Ol Pejeta → Samburu National Reserve
After breakfast, we continue further north toward the dramatic landscapes of Samburu National Reserve — a land of rugged beauty, red earth, and cultural richness. Arrive at Ashnil Samburu Camp in time for lunch, where luxury tents overlook the peaceful Ewaso Nyiro River.
In the afternoon, set out on a game drive to search for the celebrated Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and the long-necked gerenuk. Elephant families, lions, and the occasional leopard also roam this region. As the sun sets, return to camp to relax by the riverside and enjoy a warm family evening surrounded by nature.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: 4x4 Land Cruiser (Approx. 3 hrs)
Accommodation
Ashnil Samburu Camp
Day 3
Samburu → Nairobi
Enjoy a slow and easy morning at the camp — perfect for soaking in your last moments in the northern wilderness. After breakfast, check out and begin the scenic drive back to Nairobi, passing through ranchlands, vibrant small towns, and the rolling Laikipia hills. Lunch will be enjoyed en route at your own expense.
Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where we drop you at your preferred location. Your short but soul-stirring family safari in Kenya concludes with stories and memories to cherish for years.
Meals: Breakfast
Transport: 4x4 Land Cruiser to Nairobi (Approx. 5 hrs)
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of tour)
Important to know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 3 are free.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo 1 room | 2 people 1 room |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 2,010 | 1,252 |
| Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | 2,010 | 2,010 |