Regional Circuit · Kenya
Northern Kenya Safari Circuit
Follow the A2 from Nanyuki and Laikipia into the Ewaso Nyiro reserves, then continue north to Marsabit's forest and crater lakes.
The Circuit
See how the Home Bases connect, then choose a Journey for the practical route and stops.
Home Bases
Move through the Circuit in this order, or begin from the starting point that fits your journey.
Gateway · Stop 1
Nanyuki
Mount Kenya Region, Kenya
Nanyuki sits on the Equator at the foot of Mount Kenya, where the cultivated central highlands begin to open into Laikipia's broad northern landscape. Use it as a Home Base …
Explore Home Base →Local base · Stop 2
Samburu Region
Archer's Post, Samburu County, Kenya
Samburu Region begins where the cultivated Mount Kenya highlands give way to the drier country north of Isiolo. Archer's Post is the practical road gateway to Samburu National Reserve and …
Explore Home Base →Onward base · Stop 3
Marsabit
Marsabit, Marsabit County, Kenya
Marsabit is a cool volcanic highland town rising from the arid country of northern Kenya. It is the practical starting point for Marsabit National Park, its montane forest and crater …
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The practical roads through the Circuit, with primary “Road to” Journeys shown first.
Places
The discoveries reached from the Home Bases along this Circuit.
Samburu Region Home Base
Buffalo Springs National Reserve
The southern half of the Samburu reserve cluster, where arid plains and wooded riverbanks meet along the Ewaso Nyiro.
Explore Place →Marsabit Home Base
Lake Paradise
A secluded crater lake within Marsabit National Park, where forest, open water, birdlife, and volcanic landforms meet.
Explore Place →Nanyuki Home Base
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
A renowned protected landscape north of Mount Kenya, combining wildlife conservation, community partnerships, and carefully managed visits across open highland country.
Explore Place →Nanyuki Home Base
Lolldaiga Conservancy
Folded Laikipia hills, cedar forest, grassland, wildlife, and ancient archaeological sites in a quiet high-country conservancy north of Nanyuki.
Explore Place →Marsabit Home Base
Marsabit National Park
A cool montane oasis of forest, wildlife, and volcanic crater lakes rising unexpectedly above northern Kenya's arid plains.
Explore Place →Nanyuki Home Base
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya rises above the Central Highlands in a landscape of forest, bamboo, open moorland, rocky valleys, glaciers, and sharply pointed peaks. Batian and Nelion form its dramatic summit, while …
Explore Place →Samburu Region Home Base
Mount Ololokwe
A vast flat-topped mountain, also known as Ol Donyo Sabache, rising above the northern plains as a sacred Samburu place and a remarkable guided climb.
Explore Place →Nanyuki Home Base
Nanyuki Equator Marker 1 video available.
A roadside marker where the equator crosses Nanyuki, combining a quick geographic landmark with local vendors and the everyday identity of the town.
Explore Place →Nanyuki Home Base
Naro Moru Mau Mau Caves 1 video available.
A forest-edge cave site near Naro Moru associated with Kenya's struggle for independence and reached through the Mount Kenya foothills with local guidance.
Explore Place →Nanyuki Home Base
Ngare Ndare Forest
A community-managed indigenous forest known for its canopy walkway, blue pools, waterfalls, wildlife corridor, and guided exploration below Mount Kenya.
Explore Place →Nanyuki Home Base
Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy 1 video available.
A vast private Laikipia conservancy known for endangered-species protection and community programs, with access limited to confirmed advance arrangements.
Explore Place →Nanyuki Home Base
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
A conservation landscape west of Nanyuki where wildlife viewing is closely tied to rhino protection, chimpanzee care, and community work.
Explore Place →Nanyuki Home Base
Oloimugi Maasai Cultural Museum 1 video available.
A small cultural museum and community project in Nanyuki where Maasai heritage, beadwork, art, and conservation are presented through a local initiative.
Explore Place →Nanyuki Home Base
Point Lenana
At 4,984 metres, Point Lenana is Mount Kenya’s principal trekking summit. Reaching it brings hikers into a stark high-altitude landscape of rocky ridges, glacial valleys and sweeping views across the …
Explore Place →Samburu Region Home Base
Samburu National Reserve
On the northern bank of the Ewaso Nyiro River, Samburu National Reserve protects 165 square kilometres of arid savannah, rocky outcrops, acacia country and riverine woodland. Elephants gather along the …
Explore Place →Samburu Region Home Base
Shaba National Reserve
A separate reserve east of Buffalo Springs, combining broad semi-arid plains, rocky country, and the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro corridor.
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