Kenya's Wild North
Walking & Vehicle Safari I VIsit reteti Elephant Sanctuary I Off the Tourist Track
Overview
Highlights
Step into the heart of Kenya’s wild north on an unforgettable journey combining adventure, culture, and conservation.
After a night in Nairobi you’ll immerse yourself in a three-day walking safari with Karisia Walking Safaris, covering 10-12 km per day through the Tumaren Conservation Area and neighbouring lands. This is a slow, mindful moderate to energetic pace – where you’ll walk alongside local guides, passing ancient sacred sites used for millennia by hunters and nomadic communities.
Next, we fly north to Samburu, stopping en route for a private visit to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. Here, rescued orphaned elephants are cared for until they are ready to return to the wild.
Your adventure ends in style with three nights at the luxurious Elephant Bedroom Camp, with game drives revealing Samburu’s striking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife.
From walking the lands to watching elephants roam free, this journey is about connection – to nature, to culture, and to Kenya’s untamed spirit.
Dates: 11th – 19th June 2027
Price: £8640.00 per person
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Day to Day Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL INTO NAIROBI
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your host and a representative from Cheli & Peacock.
With VIP meet-and-greet service, you’ll be assisted through immigration and customs.
Tonight, you’ll stay at Tamarind Tree Hotel, a comfortable and stylish base conveniently located between Nairobi National Park and Wilson Airport. Settle in, relax by the pool, or enjoy a drink at the bar before dinner. This evening is yours to rest and recover from your journey, ready to begin your conservation safari in the morning.
Overnight: Tamarind Tree Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Included: Airport meet & greet, VIP assistance, private transfer to hotel, accommodation
DAY 2 – 4: Karisia Walking Safari
Spend 3 unforgettable days exploring the Tumaren Conservation Area on foot with Karisia Walking Safaris.
Led by expert Samburu guides and accompanied by camels carrying camp, you’ll cover around 10-12 km per day at a moderate to energetic pace.
This is slow, immersive travel – following ancient trails past sacred sites, spotting wildlife at eye level, and learning from the people who have called this land home for centuries.
Evenings are spend in Karisia’s luxury mobile camps, with comfotable beds, hot bucket showers and delicious meals under the stars.
DAY 5: Tumaren Camp
This morning we’ll enjoy breakfast before our last walk before making our way to Tumaren Camp.
Once you have settled in we’ll have lunch and the rest of the afternoon is at your leisure with the option of an afternoon gamedrive or camel ride.
Overnight: Tumaren Camp (Full Board)
Included: Accommodation & Meals
DAY 6 : Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
Enjoy breakfast at Tumaren Camp before boarding your private charter flight to north Samburu.
Along the way we stop at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary for an exclusive, private viewing of the young orphaned elephants – watched from a respectful distance as they are nurtured for a future back in the wild.
From here we continue to Elephant Bedroom Camp, where an afternoon game drive offers us our first glipse of Samburu’s dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife.
Arrive at camp and settle into your luxury tent beside the Ewaso Ng’iro River and enjoy a relaxed evening with dinner under the stars.
Overnight: Elephant Bedroom (Full Board)
Included: Private viewing at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, private charter flight to Samburu, transfers, game drive and all meals.
Days 7 & 8: Exploring Samburu
Spend the next two days immersed in the wild beauty of Samburu while staying at Elephant Bedroom Camp.
Enjoy twice-daily game drives in search of the regions iconic wildlife, including the rare “Samburu Special Five” – reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk and Somali ostrich – alongside elephants, big cats, and a rich array of birdlife.
Between drives, relax at camp with it’s riverside views, watch wildlife wander past your tent, or join one of the other activities on offer, such as a guided nature walk or cultural visit to a local Samburu village. Evenings bring sundowners, starlit skies, and exceptional dining beside the river.
Overnight: Elephant Bedroom Camp
Includes: Game drives, all meals, house wines, beers and soft drinks
DAY 8: RETURN TO NAIROBI & HOME
You can either relax at camp or enjoy one last game drive in the morning before breakfast and our charter flight back to Nairobi for your onward flight home.
If you would like to extend your time in Kenya we can arrange beach stays or further safari experiences.
Included: Road transfer, private flight, VIP departure assistance