Patrick's Samburu Eco Tours

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Pick up and drive to Samburu on the south bank of the Uaso Nyiro River, North of the Equator some of the animals and vegetation are a little different from those commonly found south, take a few minutes relaxing and proceed for afternoon game drive which will bring you to the elephant bedroom tower. The Uaso Nyiro River cuts through this reserve, drawing a big population of Kenya animals to the park. The river bustles with activity from its huge population of Nile crocodile. The reserve's topography is mainly open Savannah (grassland) with clusters of acacia trees, forest, thorn trees and grassland. The elusive Kenya leopard is often known to visit the park, especially in the evenings.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraCommon
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
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HippoOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Samburu Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Game Drive at Samburu National Drive

Game Drive at Samburu National Drive

After breakfast, morning and afternoon game drive exploring this amazing game reserve, it gives you the refreshment of your mind as the park is not populated and not many people visits here, we have concentration of the Its home to the big five, Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Grevy Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Endangered Wild Dog as well as Pun cake Tortoise. There are over 450 species of birds identified and aquatic species in the Waso Nyiro River including, vultures, kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches and others. The Uaso Nyiro River cuts through this reserve, drawing a big population of Kenya animals to the park. The reserve's topography is mainly open savannah. Samburu National Reserve was one of the two areas in which conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa the Lioness. Their story was made famous by the bestselling book and award-winning movie "Born Free". Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:
Samburu Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Samburu to Ol Pejeta Sanctuary

Samburu to Ol Pejeta Sanctuary

Breakfast, drive to Ol Pejeta sanctuary to arrive at the camp for lunch, afternoon game drive with the combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience. Visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a charming haven established by the Jane Goodall Institute to provide sanctuary to orphaned chimps, and the specially protected and fenced refuge of black rhino with its stunning forty specimens! Enjoy a game drive in the park where one could see reticulated giraffe, common, or Burchell's, zebra, African elephant, Cape Buffalo, warthogs, Waterbucks, Jackson's Hartebeest, Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Steinbok, Striped Hyena, Suni, Thomson's Gazelle and Impala. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded including the Ostrich. Nature walks in the company of our resident naturalist.

Main Destination:
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
HippoOccasional
Accommodation:
Maisha Sweetwaters Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ol Pejeta to Nairobi

Ol Pejeta to Nairobi

After breakfast, have a morning game drive where you will search for shy cat (the leopard) and other plain game before returning to Nairobi and dropped at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at evening. Lunch available at an extra cost.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Patrick's Samburu Eco Tours, not SafariBookings.
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