3-Day Samburu Mid-Range Explorer Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

You will be met on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or hotel to be briefed by a company representative.
The journey to Samburu will take approximately 6 hours with a stopover at Nanyuki equator crossing point the right center of Kenya. We shall follow the scenic Nairobi - Nanyuki - Isiolo - Samburu highway that cuts across the central islands and slopes of Mt Kenya. Arrive Samburu in time for lunch, have some relaxation time as you wait for the evening game drive that starts from 1530hrs to 1830hrs

Samburu National Reserve is one of east Africa’s top safari destinations, and is best-known as the home of Kamunyak, a lioness famous for adopting Oryx calves. This is a golden opportunity to view unique wildlife species such as gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, and the blue-legged Somali ostrich. All 3 of the big cats, lion, cheetah, and African leopard, are also found at the reserve.

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:

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Thrilling Adventure at Samburu

Early breakfast served from 0600hrs to 0630hrs then head to reserve for game drive from 0700hrs to 1030hrs. You will have a chance to see wildlife grazers such as Cape buffaloes, hippos, and impalas. Other animals are giraffes, olive baboons, warthogs, Grant's gazelle, Kirk's dik-dik, waterbuck, and the black rhino. The park has a frequent water supply for the animals from the Ewaso Nyiro River which hosts a number of crocodiles anticipating their prey.

The reserve has over 450 species of birds that can be spotted e, g kingfisher, vulture, eagle, guinea fowl, Somali ostrich, falcon, bee-eater, hornbill, and egret.

The reserve is also home of archaeological sites, including the Koobi Fora Formation, which is one of the most important fossil sites in the world.

Later head to the lodge for lunch as you wait for the evening game drive from 1530hrs to 1800hrs.
Later return to the lodge for dinner.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu to Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning safari game drive from 0630hrs to 0800hrs followed by a relaxed breakfast back at the lodge.

Hotel check out and Embark on your journey back to Nairobi with a stopover at Nanyuki town for Lunch.

The expected arrival time in Nairobi by 1600hrs with drop off at the Nairobi hotels or Airport.

The end of our 3 Days Samburu Safari with full of memorable experiences.

Finally, you'll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, ensuring a smooth end to your safari adventure.

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.