3 Days Samburu Camping Safari

Tour Overview

This adventure to Samburu Game Reserve, known for unique wildlife species including: Beise oryx, the long-necked Gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and the blue shanked Somali ostrich, often referred as the “Samburu Special Five”.

Home to the Samburu tribe, pastoral relatives of the Maasai, the reserve has rugged and dramatic landscape – Owasso Nyiro River runs along the Southern boundary, home to crocodiles and hippos, with many animals visiting to quench their thirst during the heat of the day. Other wildlife expected during game drives include buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and other plains game.

Safari departs from Nairobi city. Accommodation in tented camps.

The Itinerary

Day 1: Samburu

Depart Nairobi in the Morning to Samburu at the North rugged Semi desert region. Although harsh, it contains some of the species rarely found elsewhere e.g. Reticulated giraffes, grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx’s, Somali Ostrich, Gerenuk, Vulturine guinea fowl among others. Arrive in time for lunch at the camp before afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Day 2: Samburu

Full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives, optional visit to Samburu villages either in the morning or afternoon. Meals and overnight at the camp.

Day 3: Nairobi

Pre-breakfast game drive and return to the camp for breakfast before you depart. The drive through the agriculturally rich region and the possibility of seeing Mt. Kenya is enjoyable with lunch on the way to Nairobi arriving in the late afternoon.

Package includes:

-Drinking water

-Park Fees

-Transport in customized safari vehicle

-Accommodation in self-contained tents

-3 Meals a day during safari

-Services of a qualified driver guide and cook

Optional Extras/Excluded

• -Balloon safari

• -Nature walks

• -Masai village visit

• -Tips and gratuities