Elephants moving through the dry landscapes of northern Kenya

Northern Kenya · Adventure & conservation

Samburu, Lewa & Laikipia

A more adventurous Kenya safari that stays north of Nairobi, pairing Samburu’s dry-country wildlife with Lewa and the private conservancies of Laikipia.

10 days / 9 nightsFrom £7,500 pp3 regions

Why this route works

A journey with a clear sense of pace.

This route is deliberately different from a classic Mara itinerary. It is about landscape, conservation, culture and variety: walking, riding, camel-supported outings and time with specialist guides can sit alongside conventional game drives.

When to go. Particularly rewarding in the drier months, broadly January to March and June to October. Conditions vary with local rainfall, so we match the exact sequence to the season.

This is an example rather than a fixed package. Camps, flight times and the final order are tailored to availability, season and your preferred pace.

The route

10 days / 9 nights

  1. 01

    Samburu

    3 nights

    Begin beside the Ewaso Nyiro with elephants, striking scenery and wildlife adapted to Kenya’s arid north.

  2. 02

    Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

    3 nights

    Continue to one of Kenya’s best-known conservation landscapes for rhino, good guiding and varied activities.

  3. 03

    Laikipia

    3 nights

    End somewhere private and characterful, with space for walking, riding or simply slowing the pace.

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  1. Nairobi · arrival
  2. 1Samburu · 3 nights
  3. 2Lewa · 3 nights
  4. 3Laikipia · 3 nights
Outline: Natural Earth · locations approximate

An illustrated overview of your route. Lines show the sequence of stops, not flight paths or driving directions. Transfers are arranged around the final camp combination.

Where we might stay

Suggested camps.

These are examples we would consider, not a fixed list. We compare location, guiding, room style and value before recommending the final combination.

Guide price

From £7,500 pp

Based on two adults sharing and including the listed accommodation, domestic flights, transfers, safari meals, standard shared activities and the relevant park or conservancy fees. International flights, visas, insurance and gratuities are excluded.

What affects the final price?

Travel dates, room type, conservancy and park fees, private vehicles and camp availability can change the cost materially. We will explain the trade-offs before preparing a detailed proposal.

Plan this journey

Tailor-made for you

Keep the route.
Change the details.

Tell us what appeals and we will shape the pace, camps and budget around you.

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