CRY-2026/2026 - 8 -Days Classic Kenya Safari

Nairobi is the World’s only Wildlife Capital hosting a national park within its borders. A visit to the Nairobi National Park, whether for a nature safari walk or a game drive, is unquestionably a must.

Contact the Travel Desk for more information.

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Artifacts from the famous Maasai Market are a must-have for any traveler. Wood and soapstone carvings, sisal baskets, or African-designed jewelry are all available at the Nairobi City Market. Also, Kenyan tea is undoubtedly the best known, and Kenyan coffee is one of the world's top five. Purchase all these items from the Gift Shop on the ground floor of the hotel.

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Venture on foot with a knowledgeable naturalist into the heart of this semi-arid wilderness. Learn to identify unique plants and tracks, uncover birdlife, and explore Samburu’s distinct ecosystem from a Traveller’s perspective that game-drives alone can’t offer.

Set out in a custom 4×4 vehicle with a professional guide into Buffalo Springs Reserve. Discover rare Samburu wildlife, including reticulated giraffes, gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and beisa oryx—against a backdrop of dramatic landscapes. Drives in the golden light of morning or the glowing hush of late afternoon offer unforgettable photographic moments.

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Credit: Ashnil Lodges & Camps

Credit: Ashnil Lodges & Camps

Credit: Ashnil Lodges & Camps

Credit: Ashnil Lodges & Camps

Credit: Ashnil Lodges & Camps

Credit: Ashnil Lodges & Camps

Credit: Ashnil Lodges & Camps

Credit: Ashnil Lodges & Camps

Credit: Ashnil Lodges & Camps

Begin your day with a gourmet bush breakfast served under acacia skies, paired with chilled sparkling wine. Surrounded by the early morning calls of birds and the soft light of dawn, this experience elevates your safari with unforgettable ambience.

Enjoy al fresco meals in the heart of the wilderness—whether a fiery bush BBQ lunch or an elegant dinner under lantern light. Let the natural soundtrack of the reserve and a personalized menu turn dinner into a memorable safari highlight.

Dine poolside with exclusive service by the lounge’s soothing water edge. With soft lighting, thoughtful cuisine, and river views, this intimate dinner setting is perfect for special celebrations or quietly savoring the evening.

Unwind with a sundowner cocktail in hand at a chosen location by the river or on a scenic terrace. As the sky paints shades of gold and crimson, let the tranquility of Samburu create a perfect moment to toast the day’s adventures.

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Credit: Ashnil Lodges & Camps

Credit: Ashnil Lodges & Camps

Credit: Ashnil Lodges & Camps

Credit: Ashnil Lodges & Camps

Credit: Ashnil Lodges & Camps

Experience charged per person

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Camel Riding Credit: Serena Hotels

Take a morning or an evening ride within the 600-acre Endangered Species Enclosure, accompanied by knowledgeable staff on Ol Pejeta’s safari horses. These rides will take you on a journey through a predator-free area set aside by Ol Pejeta for the recovery of the northern white rhinoceros. As well as meeting the last three remaining northern white rhinos on the planet, you will ride through herds of the highly endangered Gravy’s zebra and Jackson’s hartebeest. You will also encounter many other species including southern white rhinos and a myriad of plains game.

The rides will only be open to experienced riders and some proof of riding ability will be required at point of booking; clients judged to be of insufficient riding ability will not be permitted to undertake this activity.

Available twice daily from the Morani Information Centre at 10:00am and 3:00pm.

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Rhino Santuary Credit: Serena Hotels

Thanks to Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s private status it is able to offer night game drives, an activity not available in most national parks and reserves in Kenya. A night game drive offers visitors an opportunity to discover Ol Pejeta Conservancy ‘after hours’. With the help of a filtered spot light, the drives can produce some unusual sightings of nocturnal animals, including aardvark, white-tailed mongoose, caracal cat and even perhaps, bat eared fox. Lion, often sleeping during the day are often sighted alert and active at night, and even on occasion, the more elusive leopard.

Available daily between 7:00pm – 9:00pm and 9:00pm – 11:00pm.

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Day Game Drive Credit: Serena Hotels

Night Game Drive Credit: Serena Hotels

A unique opportunity to track and learn about the lions of Ol Pejeta and contribute towards their conservation. Guests can participate in helping us to gather vital research information needed to monitor the collared lions. In the event that the collared lions are inaccessible, other lion sightings are reported and the same identifying features such as whisker spots, ear tears and nose spotting recorded. It is a great way to learn about lions and all of the information gathered is passed on to the Ol Pejeta Ecological Monitoring Department.

Available daily between 6:30am – 8:30am and 3:30pm – 5:30pm.

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Lion Tracking Credit: Serena Hotels

A unique opportunity to learn more about the day-to-day care of the chimpanzees in our care.
Gain exclusive access to feeding time and the enrichment activities within their enclosures. Chimpanzees are not indigenous to Kenya. One can also adopt a chimp.

Available daily between 09:30am – 1:00pm and 2:00 pm – 4:30pm.

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Chipanzee Santuary Credit: Serena Hotels

The bush walk gives visitors the opportunity to learn about game trails and spoor identification as well as the insects, birds and smaller mammals of Ol Pejeta. The walk is not designed to be strenuous however a reasonable level of fitness is required, as you can expect to be walking for around two hours.

Available daily between 7:00am – 8:00pm.

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Guided Bush Walk Credit: Serena Hotels