- Early in the morning after breakfast, depart Nairobi and proceed North to Samburu National Reserve approximately 390km from Nairobi.
- Throughout the 6-hour journey you will see the natural landscape of Kenya and the northern part of Kenya. Brief stop at Barney's Nanyuki where you can get some snacks before proceeding with your journey.
- Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. Relax and freshen up, take a nap, read a book, and enjoy your beautiful camp or lodge. In the heat of the day, the animals are resting as well so you won't be missing anything by relaxing in your camp or lodge.
- Around 1530hrs, you will meet for tea and then head out for your game drive. As the afternoon gets cooler the animals become more active, with elephants heading down to the river to drink and wild dogs hunting in packs. Return leisurely back to the lodge or camp arriving in time for dinner.
- Full-Day Samburu National Reserve
- 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
- Swim and have a picnic lunch at Buffalo Springs.
- Transfer back to the camp for overnight
Samburu National Reserve is one of the lesser-known national parks but is nevertheless teeming with life. Situated alongside the Ewaso Nyiro River, there is plenty to attract wildlife from the surrounding savannah plains. The reserve is rich in wildlife with an abundance of rare northern specialist species such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and the beisa oryx (also referred to as Samburu Special Five). Not only does Samburu Game Reserve host the renowned Big Five (lion, rhino, leopard, buffalo, elephant), but 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.
The reserve is also home to elephants and large predators such as the lion, leopard, and cheetah. Kamunyak the miracle lioness that adopted the baby oryx was a resident in the reserve.
Wild dog sightings are also a common attraction to this unique protected area. Birdlife is abundant with over 450 species recorded.
- Breakfast will be served at the lodge.
- Check out and depart by road to Nairobi with game viewing en-route.
- Brief stop at Barney's Nanyuki to get some snacks before proceeding with your journey.
- Drop off at your hotel/residence ending this memorable tour.
