Nova Afrika Kenya Safaris

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$1,126 to $1,288 pp (USD)

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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 from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or airport in the morning and depart north through Kenya's central highlands.

Travel through scenic agricultural regions characterized by coffee, tea, and pineapple plantations before crossing the equator near Nanyuki.

Continue towards Samburu National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge or camp.

After some relaxation, embark on an afternoon game drive in search of the reserve's unique wildlife species. The Ewaso Nyiro River attracts numerous animals, making it an excellent area for wildlife viewing.

Look out for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, crocodiles, and the rare Samburu Special Five.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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:
Ashnil Samburu Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full Day Safari in Samburu National Reserve

Full Day Safari in Samburu National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.

Explore different sections of the reserve and the surrounding riverine forests, acacia woodlands, and open savannahs.

Samburu is one of Kenya's best locations for spotting leopards and large elephant herds. The reserve also supports lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, buffaloes, and a variety of antelope species.

Bird enthusiasts can enjoy sightings of kingfishers, hornbills, bee-eaters, eagles, vultures, and many other bird species.

Visit the Ewaso Nyiro River, the lifeline of the reserve, where wildlife frequently gathers to drink.

Return to the lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:
Ashnil Samburu Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Samburu - Nairobi

Samburu - Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning game drive, offering one final opportunity to spot wildlife as the reserve comes to life.

Return to the lodge for breakfast and check out.

Depart Samburu and begin the journey back to Nairobi through the scenic central highlands.

Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel, residence, or the airport, marking the end of your memorable Samburu safari.

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 Nova Afrika Kenya Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Nova Afrika Kenya Safaris.