If you are thinking of a Kenyan Safari that combines great views of rugged landscape with a backdrop of jagged mountains, superb and rare wildlife species spotting and rich African culture then the 3 Days Samburu Safari is the one for you! This Safari starts from Nairobi driving for about 5 hours past scenic highlands, plantations and breathtaking views of Mount Kenya along the way.
This is 3 Days Samburu Safari starting from Nairobi - Welcome and Experience the Magic of Samburu!
Itinerary in brief Distance from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve is 355km. The reserve is located North of Nairobi. What to expect to see on Safari to Samburu National Reserve While on this Samburu Game Reserve Safari starting from Nairobi, Siku Njema Tours and Safaris enthusiastic and dedicated driver guide will traverse the reserve extensively give you a chance to see elephants, gerenuk antelopes, ostriches, Nile crocodiles, leopards, cheetahs, waterbucks, lions, impalas, baboons and vervet monkeys most of which can be found along the Ewaso Nyiro river which they visit to quench their thirst and forage for food. Birdwatchers will not be disappointed as over 350 bird species have been recorded in the reserve including marabous, kingfishers, guinea fowls, Somali ostriches and bateleurs. Detailed Itinerary Leave Nairobi in the morning and drive along Kenya’s first and only super-highway to Ruiru a - region with large coffee plantations some of which were established as early as the 1920s. After a short drive arrive in Thika Town – a town built around the meeting point of 2 rivers - Thika and Chania which emanate from the Aberdare National Park. The merging of the two rivers form a river called Thika which gives the town its name. Nearby you will enjoy beautiful views of the Chania Waterfall. Another attraction that you will enjoy en-route is the Blue Posts Hotel – the first modern hotel to be built in Thika town. At a distance, you will also see huge pineapple plantation which serves both the local and the international market. Continue with our 3 Days Samburu Safari and drive on to Karatina town where you will see East Africa’s largest open-air market - the Karatina Market where different kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables, all types of cereals and many other goods including used clothes are sold. We will pass vast plantations of coffee and tea in Nyeri while enjoy the view of Kenya’s highest mountain – Mount Kenya before reaching the resort town of Nanyuki. Nanyuki is a base for people seeking to climb Mount Kenya and a gateway to wilderness parks of Northern Kenya. We will make a short stop at the Equator - an imaginary line divides the World into two - the Northern Hemisphere and a Southern Hemisphere. Here you will be shown how the water moves south and North of the Equator. This is a nice place for a photo for remembrance. Arrive in Northern Kenya's Samburu National Reserve in time for lunch. After lunch proceed for an afternoon game drive along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River (river of brown waters in Samburu language) while looking out for some species rarely seen in other parks and reserves like the gerenuk, also known as the giraffe gazelle - a long-necked that stands on its hind legs to reach foliage, Grevy's zebra, with its finely defined stripes and bushy mane, and reticulated giraffe, with its hide of handsome jigsaw pattern. We may see lions pad across the sandy floodplain of the river or the ever-watchful crocodiles basking in the sun. . Dinner and overnight at your pre-booked Safari Camp or Lodge. After breakfast you will leave your safari camo or lodge with packed lunch for a full day game viewing Safari experience in Samburu National Reserve. Lunch will be had by the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River while watching different big game and bird species. Afternoon game drives to chance spotting more wild animals. Dinner and overnight at your pre-booked Safari Camp or Lodge. Samburu Game Reserve, a rugged semi desert region in Norther Kenya, is situated along the Ewaso Nyiro River which attracts wildlife from the surrounding dry Savannah plains. The reserve is rich in wildlife with an abundance of rare wildlife species such as the Grevy’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx (also referred to as Samburu Special Five). Elephants and large predators such as the lion, leopard and cheetah can be seen in the park. Birdlife is abundant with over 450 species recorded. The Ewaso Nyiro river is the life line of this northern frontier park, animals congregate on this river to quench their thirst, you can get the opportunity to view them as take a sip from your glass of juice/wine or beer from within the comforts of your Safari lodge or camp. Evening entertainment of Samburu cultural talks and dancers gives you a special opportunity to gain in-sight in to the traditional lifestyle of the Samburu people. After breakfast enjoy morning game drive then proceed to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon. Samburu National Reserve was one of the two areas in which conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa the Lioness. Their story was made famous by the bestselling book and award-winning movie "Born Free". Rare Wild animals that can be seen while on a 3 Days Kenya Safari from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve Beisa Oryx, Generuk, Somali Ostrich, Greater Kudu, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Stripped Hyena and African Hunting Dog. NOTE you can book this Safari exactly as described or we can make adjustments to the routing, accommodations, duration and budget to suite your needs and budget upon request. 4 Days Aberdares National Park and Samburu National Reserve Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu Game Reserve
Day 2: Full Day Samburu Safari
Day 3: Samburu Game Reserve to Nairobi
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