7-Day Cultural and Historical Odyssey: Nyeri, Nakuru, Laikipia, Samburu, and Marsabit Counties

After breakfast, visit the Wajee Nature Park for a cultural tour with the Kikuyu community. Learn about their traditions, crafts, and way of life. In the afternoon, head to Treetops Lodge, where Queen Elizabeth II was staying when she ascended the British throne.

• Location: Nyeri County
• Accommodation: The Aberdare Country Club
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart Nyeri and drive to Nakuru. Visit the Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site, where archaeological findings date back to the Neolithic period. Explore the museum and learn about the ancient civilizations that once thrived here. In the afternoon, visit Menengai Crater, a dormant volcano with historical significance to the local communities.

• Location: Nakuru County
• Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to Laikipia County, home to diverse communities including the Kikuyu, Maasai, and Samburu. Visit the Ngare Ndare Forest, where you can explore the traditional homesteads of the Maasai people and learn about their nomadic lifestyle. In the afternoon, visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which houses the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the last two northern white rhinos.

• Location: Laikipia County
• Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive to Samburu, a region known for its vibrant culture and unique wildlife. Visit a Samburu Manyatta (traditional homestead) and engage with the Samburu people, learning about their customs, dances, and beadwork. In the afternoon, take a game drive in Samburu National Reserve to see the "Special Five" – species unique to this region.

• Location: Samburu County
• Accommodation: Samburu Intrepids Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue your journey north to Marsabit, a land of nomadic tribes and vast landscapes. Visit Marsabit National Park, where you’ll explore the Marsabit Lodge, once frequented by famous explorers. Learn about the Gabbra and Rendille communities, experiencing their unique way of life. End the day with a visit to Lake Paradise, a crater lake with a fascinating history.

• Location: Marsabit County
• Accommodation: Marsabit Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, visit the Desert Museum in Loiyangalani, which offers insights into the history and culture of the tribes living around Lake Turkana. Later, drive back to Nairobi, where you will have time for some last-minute shopping or a visit to the National Museums of Kenya before your departure flight.

• Location: Marsabit County & Nairobi
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch