3 Days Samburu National Reserve Safari

The Samburu National Reserve safari is one of the best ways of seeing the most unique African desert ecosystems. Ironically, it is constantly nourished by a permanent river, namely, the Uaso Nyiro River that runs through the semi-arid hot and dry reserve. Furthermore, this National Reserve safari also allows you to see the great table mountain called Ololokwe. Furthermore, vegetation is limited to a narrow stretch of doum palms tamarind and some woodland bordering the Ewaso Ng’iro River.

Away from this is hot dusty scrubland and acacia woodland, you will find termite mounds and weaver bird nests. However, some mammals are well adapted to this desolate landscape and are rarely seen in less harsh climates. Accordingly, you will see the rare Grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx and reticulated giraffe as well as the long-necked gerenuk. Nevertheless, you will rarely see Leopards, however, the park proliferates with large flocks of guinea fowl drinking from the riverbanks in the afternoon.

A daily highlight of the area’s dry season is the visits to watering holes called ‘Sarara Singing Wells’ by Samburu warriors. The warriors descend into the holes which can be up to 10m deep. They then pass water hand to hand up to the waiting cattle while chanting their traditional Samburu songs.

Highlights Of The Samburu National Reserve Safari

• Rare animals like the gerenuk, the gravy zebra, the reticulated giraffe, the masai ostrich, and the beisa Oryx
•  Diverse vegetation that includes acacia trees, scrubby bushes, fork-trunked doum palms, as well as wild fig trees

Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu

We will depart Nairobi in the morning and drive south along the Central Kenya Highlands. After check-in, you may go swimming or take an afternoon siesta. Consequently, in the afternoon, we will set off for an evening game drive and return to the lodge.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Samburu

After breakfast, we will leave for a full morning game drive. We will drive through the wilderness and spot for leopards, hippos, elephants, lions, and giraffes among other wildlife. We will return to the lodge for lunch and spend some time relaxing. In the afternoon, we will set off for an evening game drive and bask under the beautiful sunset before we return to the camp/ lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Samburu – Nairobi

We will start the day with an early morning game drive and return to the lodge for breakfast. You may spend a few hours swimming or relax before we check-out. We will arrive in the afternoon and you will be dropped off in any drop off points most convenient to you.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner