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Premium 3-Day Mt. Ololokwe Climbing & Samburu Safari

1 Day

Nairobi

Certified guides

Expedition overview & required fitness level

This exclusive premium itinerary combines the wilderness of the Samburu northern frontier with the geological beauty of Mount Ololokwe (Ol Donyo Sabache).

Fitness level required: Moderate to High. The mountain trails feature uneven terrain, steep inclines, and wildlife paths. Participants should have good cardiovascular stamina, sure-footedness, and hiking gear with proper ankle support.

Detailed tour itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Mount Ololokwe Base

Crags & Trail Climb Session

08:00 AM — Pick-up in Nairobi

Pick-up from your designated residence or hotel and travel north past the central highlands.

01:00 PM — Highway Lunch Stop

Scheduled stop for a hot lunch in one of the highway towns. Payment is out-of-pocket.

03:00 PM — Arrival & Camp Registration

Arrive at the base of Mount Ololokwe and register at the campsite.

03:30 PM – 05:30 PM — Afternoon Climb

Take an acclimatization trek along the mountain crags or participate in an intensive 2–3-hour rock-climbing or trail-hiking session.

06:00 PM onwards — Dinner & Overnight

Return to the premium campsite for a freshly cooked hot wilderness dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Samburu National Reserve

Full-Day Wildlife Search & Samburu Cultural Visit

05:00 AM — Wake-Up & Breakfast

Enjoy an early breakfast and prepare for the morning game drive.

06:30 AM — Samburu Game Drive

Search for early-morning predators, the Big Five, and the Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx.

12:30 PM — Picnic Lunch

Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch along the shaded banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River.

03:00 PM — Cultural Village Transfer

Exit the reserve and travel to a traditional Samburu village homestead.

04:00 PM – 05:30 PM — Samburu Cultural Experience

Witness traditional activities, including livestock returning home, milking routines, community songs and dances, and water collection with donkeys.

06:00 PM — Return to Camp

Return to the luxury campsite for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Day 3: Rock Climbing, Reteti Sanctuary & Return

07:00 AM — Breakfast

Breakfast at the camp.

08:00 AM – 10:00 AM — Morning Rock Session

Enjoy a rock-climbing session on alternative safe lower routes or technical crags.

10:30 AM — Camp Checkout

Break down the camp tents, check out, and drive towards Reteti Elephant Orphanage in Namunyak Conservancy.

12:00 PM – 01:30 PM — Reteti Elephant Sanctuary

Take an educational guided tour to observe orphaned elephant calves feeding and interacting with their local keepers.

02:00 PM — Return Journey to Nairobi

Depart the northern frontier and travel south, with a late-afternoon transit-town lunch stop paid out-of-pocket.

06:00 PM — Approximate Nairobi Arrival

Arrive in Nairobi for drop-offs at your preferred locations.

Premium package rates

Per person sharing · 3 days

Residency category 1 Pax (Solo) 2 Pax (Duo) 3–4 Pax 5+ Pax
Kenyan Citizens KSh 54,000 KSh 34,500 KSh 29,000 KSh 25,500
EA Residents KSh 62,500 KSh 42,000 KSh 35,500 KSh 31,000
Non-Residents USD 1,250 USD 780 USD 540 USD 460

Package rates exclude town-centre lunches on Day 1 and Day 3.

Granular cost component breakdown

Component Kenyan Citizens EA Residents Non-Residents
Transfers & Logistics KSh 14,000–29,500 KSh 14,000–29,500 USD 240–520
Premium Camping & FB KSh 8,500 KSh 9,500 USD 140
Reteti Sanctuary Entry KSh 1,000 KSh 2,000 USD 75
Samburu Park Fees KSh 800 KSh 1,600 USD 85
Mt. Ololokwe Guide & Crags KSh 1,500 KSh 1,800 USD 25
Cultural Village Entry KSh 1,200 KSh 1,200 USD 25

Trip highlights

Mount Ololokwe climbing and crags
Samburu Special Five search
Traditional Samburu village visit
Samburu wildlife game drive
Ewaso Ng’iro River picnic lunch
Reteti Elephant Sanctuary visit
What's included
The package details provided specify premium camping and full-board (FB) accommodation, transfers and logistics, Reteti Sanctuary entry, Samburu park fees, Mount Ololokwe guide and crags, and cultural village entry as cost components.
Not included
Town-centre lunch on Day 1
Town-centre lunch on Day 3

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Price
KES 54,000 · USD 1,250per person · residents / non-residents

group rates available

Departures year-round

Insured + TRA licensed