$1,179 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
From Nairobi to Samburu Reserve – Scenic stroll through the Rift Valley & Afternoon Game Drive
From Nairobi to Samburu Reserve – Scenic stroll through the Rift Valley & Afternoon Game Drive
Your Samburu adventure begins with pickup from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Wilson Airport, your hotel, or residence in Nairobi. Meet your professional safari guide and depart the city for a scenic journey north through Kenya's beautiful countryside. Travel through the changing landscapes of the central highlands before entering the rugged, dramatic scenery of Samburu County.
Arrive at your room in Samburu Sopa Lodge in time for lunch and a short rest before heading out on your first afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve. Explore the reserve's golden plains and riverine landscapes as you search for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes and other wildlife. Keep your eyes open for the famous Samburu Special Five - Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich. As the African sun sets, return to your accommodation for dinner and your first overnight stay in the heart of the Samburu wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day Samburu Safari – Discover the Special Five & Wildlife Along the Ewaso Nyiro River
Full-Day Samburu Safari – Discover the Special Five & Wildlife Along the Ewaso Nyiro River
Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for a full day of wildlife exploration in Samburu National Reserve. Venture deep into the reserve's rugged landscapes, following the Ewaso Nyiro River and its lush riverbanks, where wildlife gathers in large numbers. Keep your camera ready for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and abundant birdlife.
Samburu is particularly famous for its Samburu Special Five—Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich—rare species specially adapted to northern Kenya's dry environment. Enjoy a picnic lunch or return to your lodge for lunch before continuing with an afternoon game drive. As golden evening light settles over the reserve, return to your accommodation for dinner and your second overnight stay in the wild heart of Samburu.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Final Morning Game Drive in Samburu & Scenic Drive for a Return to Nairobi
Final Morning Game Drive in Samburu & Scenic Drive for a Return to Nairobi
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before heading out for your final morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve. The cool morning hours offer some of the day's best wildlife viewing, as animals become active across the golden plains and along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Keep watch for elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and the distinctive Samburu Special Five.
After your final safari adventure, return to the lodge or camp, check out and begin the scenic drive back to Nairobi. Enjoy the changing landscapes of northern and central Kenya as you journey toward the capital, with a stop for lunch along the way. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or early evening, where your driver-guide will drop you off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Wilson Airport, your hotel, or residence, marking the end of your memorable 3-day Samburu safari.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
