$1,011 to $1,334 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve (The Arid North)
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve (The Arid North)
Your extraordinary northern adventure begins at 06:00 AM with a private pickup from your Nairobi hotel by your expert guide. Settle into your customized 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser, fully equipped with an essential pop-up roof for wildlife viewing, device charging slots, and cold drinking water. Travel north along the highly scenic highway, passing Mount Kenya as you journey into the rugged Northern Frontier District.
By 12:30 PM, you will enter Samburu's dramatic landscapes and check into your comfort accommodation at Sarova Shaba Lodge, featuring private en-suite rooms with hot showers. Savor a fresh lunch and relax by the swimming pool.
At 04:00 PM, head out for a thrilling game drive along the life-giving Ewaso Ng'iro River to track the unique Samburu Special Five: reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, Beisa oryx, long-necked gerenuks, and Somali ostriches. Return to the lodge by 06:30 PM for a warm buffet dinner and a restful night under the African sky.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day Samburu Safari (Ewaso Ng'iro River Tracking)
Full-Day Samburu Safari (Ewaso Ng'iro River Tracking)
Your incredible day begins at 06:30 AM as you head out into the savannah at dawn with a packed breakfast to spot active leopards, lions, and cheetahs. Use the magnificent early morning light to track the iconic "Samburu Special Five" across the rugged desert plains.
At 11:00 AM, return to your comfort camp as the sun hits its peak. Cool off with a refreshing dip in the lodge swimming pool, savor a fresh buffet lunch, and unwind peacefully in the shade.
Set out again at 03:30 PM in your private, comfortable 4x4 Land Cruiser for an exciting riverbank game drive along the flowing Ewaso Ng'iro River. Watch large elephant herds, crocodiles, and rare birds gather near the life-giving water, capturing stunning golden-hour photographs of the dramatic, arid volcanic landscape.
Exit the reserve gates before dusk at 06:00 PM, returning to your accommodation to refresh before indulging in a delicious chef's dinner at 07:30 PM and a peaceful overnight stay at your safari lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Samburu to Nairobi (Mount Kenya Views & Free Airport Transfer)
Samburu to Nairobi (Mount Kenya Views & Free Airport Transfer)
Your morning begins at 07:30 AM as you savor a final delicious breakfast at your Samburu lodge, complete your checkout formalities, and bid a fond farewell to the rugged landscapes of Kenya's northern frontier district.
By 08:30 AM, board your private, comfortable 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser to begin your scenic road trip heading south. You can completely relax with chilled onboard drinking water as the dramatic, arid plains gradually transform into the lush, rolling green landscapes surrounding Mount Kenya, stopping along the route for an optional lunch.
You will arrive safely back in the capital city by the early afternoon at approximately 02:30 PM. From here, enjoy a completely flexible, complimentary drop-off directly back to your chosen Nairobi city hotel or private residence. Alternatively, take full advantage of our seamless, free transfer straight to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), timed perfectly for your check-in ahead of your evening flight home.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
