- No. Of Days :
3 Day - Journey Type :
Private Safaris - Start Point :
Nairobi - End Point :
Samburu
Description
A 3 Days Safari visiting the Samburu National Reserve, one of the famous safari destinations in East Africa. It is located in the Northern part of Kenya on the banks of Ewaso Nyiro river. It is 5-6 hours’ drive from Nairobi. Samburu National Reserve is a haven for an abundance of rare species of animals such as the Grevy Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx and Somali Ostrich. It is also home to Elephants, Lion, Leopard and Cheetah. Birds are also common in the reserve with over 450 species. You will be staying at Samburu Sopa Lodge/Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. Samburu Sopa Lodge is located inside the Samburu National Reserve. Samburu Sopa lodge is built on top high ground allowing panoramic views of the vastness of Samburu shrub land and the hills beyond. The lodge is built to reflect the architectural heritage of the local communities whose sons and daughters make up the majority of the work force at the lodge. / Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is located in a natural oasis in Shaba National Reserve. It offers a complete serenity amidst wild and beautiful surrounding. It offers an authentic experience to the guests with comfortable accommodation near the banks of Ewaso Nyiro river.
Price : $780
Price Includes
- Airport transfers
- Return Transport in a Pop-up Roof Safari Land Cruiser (4x4 Jeep)-Private Safari
- 2 Nights Full board accommodation in Samburu
- Game drives as Indicated in the Itinerary in a Pop-up Roof Safari Land Cruiser (4x4 Jeep)
- Services of professional Driver/Guide
- Bottled water during Safari
- All Hotel Taxes and Levies
- All Mandatory Park entry fees
- Complementary lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant
Price Excludes
- Travel and medical insurances
- International inbound and outbound flights
- Visas
- Visit to Samburu Village
- Tips and Gratuities
Itinerary
Day 1 Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Pick up in Nairobi Hotel/Airport and Depart for Samburu at 7.00 am. This will be a 6 hours’ drive. There will be an enroute stop over to view Mount Kenya with its Snow-capped peaks. Arrive at the camp just in time for check in and lunch. Embark on your first game drive in the afternoon with a chance of spotting the Grevy Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx and Somali Ostrich, Elephants, Lion, Leopard and Cheetah. Later in the evening drive back to your camp for dinner and overnight stay. Lunch and dinner at Ashnil Samburu Camp/Samburu Riverside Camp/Elephant Bedroom Camp.
Day 2 Full Day Samburu National Reserve
Early morning game drive before returning to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast embark on a full day game drive with packed lunch boxes. This shall be a full day of unlimited wildlife viewing. Possible sightings of unique wildlife species like Oryx, Gerenuk, Gravy’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich and other wild animals’ peculiar to this semi-arid region. Your game drives will be along Ewaso Nyiro river where most of the wild animals are found. You will also be able to watch different species of birds found in the reserve. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge/Sarova Shaba Game Lodge.
Day 3 Samburu National Reserve to Nairobi
After breakfast drive back to Nairobi. Upon arrival you will have late lunch at the famous carnivore restaurant then later on dropped off at your hotel/Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to board your flight back home. Breakfast at Samburu Sopa Lodge/Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Camp and Lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant.