Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu Game Reserve
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive North from Nairobi through plantations of pineapples to the northern frontier district and onto Samburu National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch and check in at your lodge/camp. Samburu is famous for its breathtaking arid and semi-arid landscape and exclusive game viewing. After lunch have a siesta before an afternoon game drive. Once inside the park there are two mountains visible Koitogor and Ololokwe. Bird watching and game viewing is highly favorable with the likes of dik-diks, native gerenuk, grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and Beisa Oryx. Return to the lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Ashnil Samburu Camp or Elephant Bedroom
Mid-Range: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge or Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day 2: Full Day Exploring Samburu Game Reserve
The day is spent game viewing in the Samburu Game reserve.Samburu is famous for where the conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa the lioness, made famous in the best-selling books and award winning movie Born Free. The Samburu National Reserve is also home to Kamunyak, a lioness famous for adopting Oryx calves. The park neighbors the home of the Samburu tribe of Kenya, a tribe known for its remote cultural, pastoral, nomadic way of life. Due to its remote distance and the fact that it was inaccessible for years, the park has retained a naturally serene and quiet feeling.
The park is also a bird haven. In the middle of the park the Ewaso Ng’iro flows through doum palm groves and thick riverine forests which provide water to this arid region. We enjoy the hostelry at the tented camp. All meals will be served at the lodge/camp. Return to the lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Ashnil Samburu Camp or Elephant Bedroom
Mid-Range: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge or Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day 3: Samburu – Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart from Samburu for the famous pink lake in the Rift Valley region, we drive down the scenic escarpment of The Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at Rift Valley Escarpment for a panoramic and breathe taking view of the Great escarpment weather permitting. Visit Thompson falls, for a slice of heavenly serenity by its sparkling waters.
After lunch, relax and we proceed to Lake Nakuru Nature park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive along the shores where you will have an opportunity to see millions of migratory birds including the Greater and lesser flamingo. In the acacia woodland, gets an opportunity to see plain game including the white rhino and waterbuck. We check in to the lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Mbweha Camp or Lake Nakuru Flamingo Hill Lodge
Mid-Range: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or Sarova Lion Hill Camp
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park– Nairobi
We depart from our safari camp after breakfast and take a morning game drive through the lake where you will search for the shy cat (leopard) and other plain game before returning to Nairobi.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
These will be 4 unforgettable days of your life! Thank you for choosing Dhahabu Tours and Safaris We value you like ‘dhahabu’ and look forward to serving you again. Karibu Tena!
4 Days/3 Nights Samburu – Lake Nakuru Safari Package Includes:
Round trip transport from Nairobi
All Game Park entry fees
Services of a professional English speaking driver/ guide
Transport in a luxury open roof tour van or land cruiser
3 Nights Full Board accommodation at the lodge of your choice
Meals on Full board
Comprehensive game drives for 4 days
Complimentary bottled water
4 Days/3 Nights Samburu – Lake Nakuru Safari Package Excludes:
Tips for your professional driver guide
A visit to Samburu village
Boat Ride
Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
Optional Hot Air Ballooning, Nature walks etc
Beverages not included in the programme
Airport transfers
Personal travel and medical insurance
Expenses of personal nature