Samburu National Reserve is an excellent option if you are looking for an off-the-beaten-path safari destination that offers unique experiences and excellent game viewing.
For animal and safari lovers, one of the biggest and most exciting reasons to visit Samburu are the quasi-endemic species found here that have adapted to the more arid and hillier conditions. (Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx, Grevy Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe and Somali ostrich)
The reserve has some of the most spectacular accommodation in all of Kenya, thanks to its rocky outcrops and unusual combination of Samburu and Arabian influences. with this tour, you will get to experience the best of Samburu with our expert guide.
Any Location within Nairobi, Hotel/Airport. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you an email to organize pick-up arrangements.
Pick up at 7:00 AM and drive north to Samburu National Reserve to arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive from 4:00 PM to dusk. The Reserve is a place of baked brown earth and parched vegetation, visit the Ewaso N’giro River which is surrounded by a permanent ribbon of green, with tamarinds, doum palms and acacia which provide respite from the sweltering sun. watch Elephant, buffalo and waterbuck frequent the woodland and Impala herds take shelter under the trees as Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe and gerenuk take a drink. Lion, leopard and cheetah can also be found here, while, up above, martial eagles, bateleurs and pygmy falcons patrol the skies.
This day will be spent exploring this amazing game reserve, with morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Samburu Five and other wildlife Not only does Samburu Game Reserve host the renowned Big Five (lion, rhino, leopard, buffalo, elephant), it also accommodates what has come to be known as the Samburu 5. These animals are only found north of the equator in Samburu, Kenya and Maasai Steppe in Tanzania. Reticulated giraffes, Reddish brown in color, this giraffe has polygon patches drawn out in fine white lines. Long-necked gerenuks, This animal has an incredibly long neck and goes for days, even years without water. Grévy's zebra, These zebras have a brown muzzle and white underbelly. Beisa oryx, The Beisa oryx has fringed ears and black marks on its face and upper legs. Somali ostriches, These ostriches have blue necks and legs.
On this last day you will have a wakeup call at 6:00 AM, then proceed for an early morning game drive, which gives you a chance to spot the early morning Kills. after the drive return to the camp for your breakfast. There after leave and head back to Nairobi arriving in Nairobi late afternoon.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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