About this Tour
This luxury safari offers an immersive journey through Samburu’s rugged landscapes, featuring exclusive game drives, cultural encounters, and conservation experiences. Guests explore Samburu National Reserve, Buffalo Springs, and Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, encountering rare wildlife like the Samburu Special Five and engaging with local traditions.
With opportunities for camel rides, horseback safaris, and aerial expeditions, this itinerary blends adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion, ensuring a unique and unforgettable African experience.
Tour Highlights
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
ARRIVAL IN SAMBURU
Location: Samburu National Reserve
Start your morning witha leisurely breakfastbefore checking out for yourscheduled flighttoSamburufromWilson Airport. Upon arrival, your private tour vehicle will escort you to yourluxury lodge, where you can refresh and enjoya delightful lunch. Embark on an afternoon game drivethroughSamburu’s breathtaking terrain, where you’ll encounterrare wildlife, including thegraceful gerenukandmajestic elephants, all framed by thestunning Ndoto Mountains. Continue toBuffalo Springs Reserve, wherecontrasting landscapesanddiverse wildlifeadd depth to your safari experience. As night falls, return to yourluxury lodgefor agourmet dinner under a canopy of stars, then retreat to yourelegant accommodations, ready torecharge for another thrilling day ahead.
DISCOVER THE HEART OF SAMBURU
Location: Samburu National Reserve
Start your day with amorning game drive, trackinglions, giraffes, and Samburu’s diverse wildlife. Later, immerse yourself inSamburu culturewith a visit to aSamburu Cultural Village, where you’ll gain insight intorich traditions, intricate beadwork, and semi-nomadic lifestyles. In the afternoon, return to yourluxury lodgefor a delightfullunch and relaxation. Later, you may either embark on anothergame driveor opt for one of theoptional activitiesbelow. On your safari, spotbuffalo herds, secretary birds, guinea fowls, and cranesand, with a bit of luck, athrilling lion hunt. Return to your lodge tounwind by the poolorenjoy a drink at sunset, then conclude the evening withdinner under the stars. A perfect close to the day. PLEASE NOTE: Optional activities requireprior bookingand incuradditional costs.
VENTURING INTO SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
Location: Samburu National Reserve
Begin the morning witha leisurely breakfast, savoring the beauty of the wilderness before setting out on yourmorning game drivethroughSamburu National Reserve. Trackelephants and lionsas they survey their domain fromrocky outcrops, then stop atEwaso Nyiro Riverfor apicnic lunch beside its crystal-clear waters, where you might spothippos and crocodiles. Afterward, visitReteti Elephant Sanctuary, where you’ll gain insight into community-led conservation efforts. Return to your lodge to freshen up before amagical bush dinnerunder a sky full of stars,the perfect finaleto your adventure in Kenya’s untamed landscapes.
RETURN TO NAIROBI & DEPARTURE
Location: Nairobi
After breakfast and check-out, transfer to theairstripfor your flight toWilson Airport, Nairobi. Upon arrival, enjoy aluxury day hotel stay, where you can check in, have lunch, and unwind before departure. Optional Afternoon Activities : PLEASE NOTE:If you’ve arrangedfreight services, stop by the station to drop off luggage beforefreshening up at your hotel. At the designated departure time, check out and transfer toJomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)for your onward flight.
What's Included
- Private airport transfers
- Luxury hotel and lodge accommodations
- Domestic flights (Nairobi – Samburu – Nairobi)
- Daily game drives in Samburu and Buffalo Springs
- Visit to Samburu Cultural Village
- Visit to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
- All meals during the safari
- Bush dinner under the stars
- Picnic lunch by Ewaso Nyiro River
- Luxury day hotel stay on final day
- Professional English-speaking guide/driver
- Park entrance fees
What's Excluded
- Optional activities
- Meals during optional Nairobi outings
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
- Spa treatments
- Freight services
- Visa fees
Book Your Safari
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