Nairobi and Samburu Safari
4 days—Nairobi and Samburu National Reserve Tour
$1016-2171 USD
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Safari summary
Begin your tour in Nairobi with a walking tour of the CBD. Enjoy amazing game-viewing drives at Samburu. if lucky spot the leopard hunting for game, or see the big herds of elephants taking a bath in the Ewaso Ngiro River.
The Samburu National Reserve is a game reserve on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River in Kenya. On the other side of the river is the Buffalo Springs National Reserve. The reserve is rich in wildlife with an abundance of rare northern specialist species such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and the Beisa oryx (also referred to as Samburu Special Five).
The reserve is also home to elephants and large predators such as the lion, leopard, and cheetah. Kamunyak the miracle lioness that adopted the baby oryx was a resident in the reserve. Wild dog sightings are also a common attraction to this unique protected area. Birdlife is abundant with over 450 species recorded.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Sightseeing | shopping | markets
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Hot air balloons
- International flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arrival in Kenya
Samburu
Arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, where our representative will be waiting to receive you. After a short brief, transfer to your City hotel for Check-in. After relaxation and lunch, head out for a Nairobi City Walking Tour. Visit the Central Business District, Parliament Buildings, Markets, and other historic sites. Experience a Game Meat Dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant. Head back for overnight at the hotel.
Nairobi - Samburu
Samburu
Early morning after breakfast we head to Samburu National Reserve located in a semi-desert. En route, we stop over at the equator for a photo session. On arrival enjoy a game drive as you drive to your luxury camp. Check in and have lunch. Later have an afternoon game drive. At sunset head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Game Drives in the Reserve
Samburu
Experience a morning and evening game drive at the park. A variety of animals can be found. These include lion, elephant, leopard, dik-dik, mongoose, waterbuck, impala, baboon, cheetah, and monkey. The rare Grevy’s Zebra is also found here. Head back to the lodge and spend the evening relaxing at the banks of the river. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Samburu Cultural Tour
Samburu
After breakfast, check out of the lodge. We will visit a Samburu Village for a Cultural Tour where you learn about the Community’s Way of Life. Depart for Nairobi and on arrival, drop off at the airport or proceed with your safari.
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