5-Day Heart of the North Honeymoon





Offered by Africompass Tours and Travel

Once-in-a-lifetime Experience
This safari includes exclusive access to private conservancies and top-rated guides.
Fully Inclusive
Accommodation, meals, transport, and park fees are all included in the price.
About this safari
This romantic 5-day honeymoon takes you into the wild beauty of Northern Kenya, combining the rugged landscapes of Samburu with the rich wildlife encounters of Ol Pejeta Conservancy. From the unique “Special Five” species of Samburu to close-up rhino experiences in Ol Pejeta, this journey blends adventure, exclusivity, and intimate moments, perfect for couples seeking both excitement and romance in the heart of Kenya’s northern wilderness.
Day-by-day Itinerary
D1Arrival in Nairobi → Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve • Samburu Intrepids
Arrival in Nairobi → Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve • Samburu Intrepids
You will be picked up in the morning from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel and transferred to Samburu National Reserve by road or by air. Upon arrival, you will check in at Samburu Intrepids and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive. You will explore the park in search of Samburu’s “Special Five”—the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk. In the evening, you will enjoy a private dinner under the stars. Overnight: Samburu Intrepids
D2Full Day Romantic Samburu Safari
Samburu National Reserve • Samburu Intrepids
Full Day Romantic Samburu Safari
Samburu National Reserve • Samburu Intrepids
You will begin the day with an early morning game drive ideal for spotting elephants, lions, leopards, and other rare species. You may choose to enjoy a bush breakfast before returning to the lodge for a relaxing afternoon siesta or a couple’s massage. Later, you will enjoy a sunset game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River, followed by a romantic candlelit dinner. Overnight: Samburu Intrepids
D3Samburu → Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Sweetwaters)
Ol Pejeta Conservancy • Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Samburu → Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Sweetwaters)
Ol Pejeta Conservancy • Sweetwaters Serena Camp
After breakfast, you will depart Samburu and enjoy a scenic drive past Mount Kenya toward Ol Pejeta Conservancy. You will check in at Sweetwaters Serena Camp and have lunch overlooking the waterhole. In the afternoon, you will go on a game drive through one of Kenya’s most wildlife-rich conservancies, visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and see the last two northern white rhinos (subject to availability). You may also opt for a night game drive for a chance to spot nocturnal wildlife. Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
D4Full Day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Ol Pejeta Conservancy • Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Full Day in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Ol Pejeta Conservancy • Sweetwaters Serena Camp
You will begin the morning with a game drive in search of lions, elephants, rhinos, and cheetahs. After returning to camp, you will relax while enjoying views of Mount Kenya. In the afternoon, you may choose from activities such as lion tracking, horseback riding with rhinos, or a guided bush walk with a ranger. The day ends with a romantic sundowner on the plains and a special honeymoon dinner arrangement. Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
D5Ol Pejeta → Nairobi (Departure)
Nairobi
Ol Pejeta → Nairobi (Departure)
Nairobi
You will enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge, followed by an optional short morning game drive depending on your schedule. Afterwards, you will travel back to Nairobi by road or flight and be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel, marking the end of your honeymoon safari.
What's Included
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