5-Day Samburu Nakuru and Naivasha Wildlife Safari

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

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Morning: Meet your driver guide and set off north via Nanyuki and Isiolo. Make a brief stop at the Equator Crossing for photos and demonstrations. Midday: Arrive in Samburu in time for lunch and check-in at your lodge or camp. Afternoon: Head out for an evening game drive along the Ewaso Ny'iro River. Keep an eye out for Samburu’s famous "Special Five" the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Beisa Oryx, and Gerenuk as well as elephants and lions. Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge / Elephant Bedroom Camp /Sarova Shaba (or similar).

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

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Saruni Eagle View Camp

• Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Mara Naboisho Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu National Reserve

Morning: Depart for an early morning game drive when big cats (lions, leopards, and cheetahs) are most active. Midday: Enjoy lunch back at the lodge or take a packed picnic lunch to enjoy along the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River. Afternoon: Continue exploring Samburu or cross into Buffalo Springs Reserve. Optionally, visit a local Samburu Cultural Village to learn about traditional beadwork, dances, and pastoral lifestyle. Overnight: Samburu Lodge / Camp.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Ashnil Samburu Camp

• Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Samburu to Lake Nakuru National Park

Morning: Have an early breakfast, check out, and drive south into the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru. Midday: Arrive in Lake Nakuru National Park by early afternoon, check in, and enjoy lunch. Afternoon: Embark on an afternoon game drive around the lake and through the acacia forest. Lake Nakuru is a world-renowned sanctuary for Black and White Rhinos, Rothschild’s Giraffes, and large herds of buffalos, as well as thousands of flamingos and pelicans. Stop at the Baboon Cliff viewpoint for a panoramic view of the lake. Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge / Flamingo Hill Camp / Sarova Lion Hill Lodge..

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru National park to Lake Naivasha

Morning: After breakfast, take a quick morning game drive out of Lake Nakuru National Park and head toward Lake Naivasha (approx. 1.5 to 2 hours drive). Check into your lodge and enjoy lunch. Afternoon: Visit Hell’s Gate National Park one of the few parks in Kenya where you can do a bicycle safari or walking safari alongside zebras, gazelles, and giraffes. Late Afternoon: Head to the shores of Lake Naivasha for a 1-hour boat ride to spot hippos and waterbirds up close. You can also opt for a walking safari on Crescent Island among wild animals. Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort / Naivasha Country Club / Sawela Lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Accommodation:

Avian Court Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located near Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

Morning: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast by the lake. Option to take a quiet morning nature walk around the lodge grounds. Midday: Check out and begin the drive back to Nairobi/Ruiru, stopping at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for souvenir shopping and photo opportunities. Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi in the early afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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