Overview & Highlights
3 Day Samburu Safari - Highlights
Samburu National Reserve is a lovely place to visit. Known for its rugged nature and unique wildlife, Samburu National Reserve offers a satisfying safari experience with at any time of the year. A wide range of activities, from game drives to guided walks, cultural experience, prolific bird life, all which allow you to fully experience the rich wildlife and stunning landscapes along the Ewaso Nyiro River, Samburu National Reserve's wildlife life-line. Home to the Samburu people (a sub-tribe of the Maasai), Samburu National Reserve is a must visit on a Kenya safari holiday.
Exploration within the reserve, the adjoining Buffallo Springs National Reserve and Shaba National Reserve is a wonderful experience for visitors to this northern frontier. Samburu National Reserve is a fantastic destination for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. With its diverse habitats, ranging from riverine forests to open plains, the reserve supports a vibrant avian community that is sure to delight any visitor. Over 350 bird species and migrants who arrive in the wet season (April to June, November to December).
Samburu National Reserve is rich in biodiversity, hosting various species of flora and fauna. Doum palms (Hyphaene compressa) are iconic in the Samburu landscape. The doum palms provide critical habitat and food sources for many species. They are known for their distinctive fan-shaped leaves and can grow up to 15 meters tall. The trunks are often marked with scars from the fronds that fall away. The Samburu people use the leaves for making baskets, mats, and roofing materials. The fruit of the doum palm is edible and provides a source of food for both humans and wildlife
Samburu is also home to Samburu people, a sub tribe of the legendary Maasai whose rich culture and traditions are an attractions per se. This 3 day, 2 nights Samburu Safari gives opportunity to explore this park, its offerings and to meet the Samburu people.
In this 3 day Samburu Safari guests will reside in a standard lodge or tented camp, a mid-range lodge or tented camp, a best value lodge or tented camp or a luxurious opulent accommodation according to their budget. Samburu National Reserve is a good place to go with family and children.
When you choose this 3 Day Samburu Safari, you are guaranteed:-
- Decent Price for Private Safari in a Toyota Landcruiser / Jeep or Safari Minivan customized for game viewing
- Services of a certified professional safari guide knowledgeable and experienced with leading / guiding safaris in Samburu National Reserve
- 2 Nights at a lodge or camp in the heart of Samburu duly rated as fitting value for money
- Return Airport transfers in a comfortable vehicle
- Satisfactory game drives and services of a professional safari guide knowledgeable in flora and fauna of this park
- Park fees and applicable taxes
- Complimentary bottled water on safari
- Emergency Medical Evacuation Services (Flying doctor services)
Itinerary
Suggested Itinerary for 3 Day, 2 Nights Samburu Safari
2 NIGHTS / 3 DAYS SAMBURU SAFARI
Day 1: Arrival / Samburu Game Reserve
Meet upon arrival in Nairobi at the International Airport OR pick up from your Nairobi Hotel and depart for Samburu Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch at your lodge or at your Tented Camp
Spend rest of the afternoon at leisure enjoying facilities of your lodge or game viewing in Samburu Game Reserve
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Game Lodge OR at your Tented Camp
MEALS: LUNCH & DINNER
Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve
Samburu Game Reserve is situated in the midst of arid and semi-arid ecosystems, this vast expanse of remote pristine wilderness is home to the rare northern special five species (Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the beisa oryx)
Samburu is also home to large herds of elephant, buffalo, zebra, eland and impala. The doum palms and acacia trees are beautiful against the stark arid background.
In the evening return to Samburu Game Lodge OR at your Tented Camp
MEALS: BREAKAST, LUNCH & DINNER
Day 3: Departure
After breakfats drive back to Nairobi and drop off at the International Airport in time to connect outbound flight back home OR drop off at your Nairobi Hotel. End of the 3 day, 2 Nights Samburu Safari.
What is Included in the Safari Price for 3 Day Samburu:
- Lodge accommodation as indicated on full board basis
- Park fees and game drives
- Exclusive 4x4 transport (Safari Landcruiser)
- Services of a professional guide knowledgeable in flora and fauna
- 1 litre of bottled drinking water per day
- 1 night in Nairobi on bed and breakfast basis
- Emergency Medical Evacuation cover
What is Excluded:
- International flights
- Extra meals, drinks or snacks except what is served
- 1 night in Nairobi on bed and breakfast basis
- Items of a personal nature
- Any other service or item NOT exclusively mentioned as included.