Samburu Safari

Samburu Safari

The 5 days Safari presents excellent opportunities for a unique wildlife and memorable cultural experiences. You will have the chance to engage with the Samburu tribe and get a glimpse into their rich heritage. The Samburu people are known for their distinctive bright fabrics and layers of beaded jewellery. Many work as guides and staff in the region’s safari camps, presenting an opportunity for guests to learn about the tribe’s culture and traditions.

This itinerary begins with a special overnight stay at the Mount Kenya safari club. En route to the reserve, one encounters striking features such as the crossing of the equator in Nanyuki and the background of Mount Kenya as you travel towards the northern hemisphere. A visit to the William Holden’s lovely animal orphanage is an experience not to be missed.

Samburu National Reserve is a top tourist destination and home the colorful Samburu people and to some of the most unique wildlife in Kenya and a host of birds. The area is inhabited by a wide variety of animals, more so the rare species such as the long- necked gerenuk, gravy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and Beisa oryz among other animals.
The Samburu people live in round shaped huts built by women using interwoven sticks, mud and cow dung. A cluster of these huts forms a village called manyatta in Samburu Language

Your home for the next 3 nights is the Soroi Samburu Lodge, Set in 10 acres of pristine riverine forest on the western bank of the Uaso Nyiro. The lovely swimming pool is a welcome place to cool off after, perhaps, a guided walk. To relax, there is a massage tent and refreshing sundowners are offered at night.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Mount Kenya

On arrival at JKIA you will be met by our driver guide. After a short brief you will depart for Mount Kenya arriving in time for Lunch at the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club. After lunch there’s a chance to relax before a visit to the animal orphanage next door.

Dinner and Overnight at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club

Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve

After a hearty breakfast, depart for Samburu Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. After lunch there’s a chance to relax before heading out for the 4pm game drive in search of Samburu’s special 5. Return to the lodge just in time to freshen up for dinner.

Overnight at Soroi Samburu Lodge

Day 3 and 4: Samburu Game Reserve

Spend time with the beautifully adorned Samburu people and enjoy game drives enjoy morning and late afternoon game drives in this open savannah which is traversed by the Uaso Nyiro River. The river is populated by hippos and crocodiles, whilst the park is home to a host of animals including several species which are rarely seen in numbers elsewhere including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffes and long-necked gerenuks.

All meals and overnight at Soroi Samburu Lodge

Day 5: Nairobi

This morning, after one last venture soaking up the Samburu, you’ll catch a flight back to Nairobi Wilson and then connect on to a flight a flight back home or your beach holiday destination
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Safari Information

Duration 5 days
Price Low Season from US$ 2,790 Per Person High Season from US$ 3,060 Per Person
Price Includes All airport transfers in NairobiBottled mineral drinking water during game drivesFull board accommodation with 3 meals daily Samburu Game Reserve entry feesEntry fee to a Samburu VillageEntry fee to the William Holden animal orphanageExclusive use 4 x 4 land cruiser safari vehicleGuaranteed window seat and access to pop up roofServices of a professional English speaking driver guide.
Price Excludes Festive season supplementTips to driver guide and camp staffExtra activities not included in priceAll drinks not included in priceHealth insurance
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Featured Accommodation

Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
Soroi Samburu Lodge
Soroi Samburu Lodge

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