Our inspiring safari that will take you to Samburu; a Reserve with an arid and semi-arid ecosystem and home to the rare northern special five species (Grevy zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the beisa oryx). Lake Nakuru on the other hand is a bird watchers paradise and is more popular with the numerous flamingos that live on the lake and it’s also a habitat to over 100 endangered Rhinos distributed between the black and white rhinos and many more.
4-Day Wild & Rugged Samburu/ Lake Nakuru Adventure
Day by Day Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi – Samburu
Met by your driver Guide at your hotel in Nairobi or the Jomo Kenyatta International airport and drive to the northern frontier. Arrive at your Lodge in time for lunch. Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River. It is also one of Kenya’s most protected areas and home to species only found north of the equator, from the reticulated giraffe to Grevy’s zebras and Beisa oryxes. Afternoon game viewing drive returning to the Lodge late in the evening.
Day 2
Samburu
Today you have an early rise for your game drive during which you will see more of the Samburu’s wildlife. Early morning, and late afternoon are considered the best times to spot animals at their most active. Return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast – rest of the morning at leisure. The Samburu region is the best place to find several endemic Northern species, including Gerenuk, the Reticulated Giraffe, and Grevy’s Zebra. The forests along the river banks are home to many birds, including local species such as the Palm Nut Vulture and the Vinaceous Dove. These forests are also home to many Leopards, often seen at dusk. The sight of one of these beautiful and elusive creatures is always a rare treat. Lions are also frequently seen on the riverbanks, and Cheetah can be found on the open plains. After the sumptuous lunch, take a late afternoon safari game drive before returning to the Lodge in the evening.
Day 3
Samburu – Lake Nakuru
After breakfast drive down to the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. The afternoon is spent on another exciting game run in the Park. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approximately 400 other species of birds visiting the lake.
In addition, the wildlife to be found in the Park including the introduced Rothschild’s giraffe, Black and white Rhino, Waterbuck, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon and many species of plains game. Return to the lodge later in the evening.
Day 4
Lake Nakuru – Nairobi
Another morning game drive in Nakuru followed by breakfast at your Lodge. Depart for Nairobi arriving in the afternoon. Drop off at agreed point in Nairobi. End of services.
Tour Inclusions
Park fees
All activities
All accommodation
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals
Tour Exclusions
International flights
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
Personal items
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Drinks
