6 Day Northern Trails

14 days—OTA’s Northern Trails Safari - culture and wildlife in Kenya

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Safari summary

Aberdare and Meru National Parks are two of Kenya’s lesser-known parks, off the well-pounded traditional safari circuit. In October, OTA is leading a tour to these parks and Samburu National Reserve, giving guests the opportunity to experience the unique wildlife of Kenya’s north.

Spectacular wildlife in Samburu and Meru National Park is the biggest drawcard of this safari, but the stunning birding in Aberdare is not to be dismissed. Throughout the safari, we will travel through a variety of environments, each providing incredible scenery. Guests will also have the opportunity to visit a traditional Samburu village. Travelling in a comfortable safari vehicle fit for photography, game-viewing and touring and accompanied by an experienced driver-guide, on this trip you will experience a variety of accommodation from a luxury lodge in Aberdare, to bush camping in Samburu and a tented camp in Meru.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	October
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Samburu

Itinerary

Day 9

Nairobi

day 9 October: Nairobi to Aberdare National Park Early in the morning, set off for your first national park: Aberdare. Hilly and forested, Aberdare National Park offers a completely different environment to what you will experience the rest of the trip. Tonight you stay inside the park amongst the sounds of the night wildlife. Included meals: Lunch, Dinner Approximate driving time: 3 hours Accommodation: The Ark Mon

Day 10

Buffalo Springs | Samburu

day 10 October: Aberdare to Samburu Head out at dawn for a morning game drive to see the nocturnal animals and birds retire for the day and the diurnal creatures wake up. This is a magical time of day to see myriad species of birds. Return to your accommodation for a hearty breakfast before heading north to Samburu National Reserve. The Samburu ecosystem comprises three national reserves: Shaba, Buffalo Springs and Samburu. These parks are not as famous as others in Kenya, but within this ecosystem are species found nowhere else in the country, including the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe and the gerenuk. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Approximate driving time: 5 hours (not including the game drive) Accommodation: Riverside Campsite Tues

Day 11

Samburu

day 11 October: Samburu You have the full day to enjoy Samburu National Reserve. The landscape offers amazing variety from open savannah to scrub desert to lush river foliage, offering fantastic opportunities for excellent wildlife encounters. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Wednes

Day 12

Samburu

day 12 October: Samburu to Meru Travel from Samburu to Meru National Park. There is the option to visit a traditional Samburu village on the way. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Approximate driving time: 2 hours Accommodation: Ikweta Camp Thurs

Day 13

day 13 October: Meru National Park Meru National Park in the northern part of Kenya is one of Kenya's least visited parks. Enjoy this day off the beaten path in the wilds of a largely untouched wilderness. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Fri

Day 14

day 14 October: Meru to Nairobi Head back to Nairobi, skirting under the shadow of majestic Mt Kenya. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch Approximate driving time: 6 hours

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