5 DAYS SAMBURU / ABERDARES / NAKURU
Samburu is glorious for its gravy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffes, gerenuk
and Beisa Oryx. Lake Nakuru sits on the floor of rift valley surrounded by woody and
bushy grasslands. Aberdare is legendary for tree hotels Treetops which gained fame in
1952 when it hosted the young Princess Elizabeth on the very night that her father King
George VI died, and she became the uncrowned Queen of the United Kingdom.
Day 1:
Our professional safari driver will pick you up from the airport or hotel in Nairobi for
safari briefing. After this short introduction, you will hit the road. From Nairobi, you will
enjoy a scenic drive providing breathtaking views of the Kenyan landscape. Along the
way, you will stop for lunch in the town of Nanyuki.
In the afternoon, you will arrive at your accommodations where you will check in before
heading out for an evening game drive in Samburu National Park. Samburu shelters an
area of semi-arid savannah extending from the lovely Ewaso Nyiro River. The reserve
consists a riverine forest along the water and dry acacia scrub peppered with termite
mounds. Koitogor Hill marks the middle of the reserve. Evening is a great time to spot
these animals as they are out eating before retreating to the safety of their habitat.
After the drive, you will return to your accommodation for an authentic African dinner.
Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
Day 2:
After tea, you will head out for a full day game drive. Samburu provides one of the few
refuge in Kenya for the endangered Gravy’s zebra, the rare beisa Oryx and the blue-
shanked Somali ostrich. It also has large herds of elephant that roam the hills.
During the drive, your guide will introduce you to each animal you see and answer any
questions you have. This park offers designated areas where you will be able to enjoy a
picnic lunch right out in the open. After lunch, it is time to continue with the safari game
drive. [Optional: Visit the Masai Village where you can discover the tribal culture and
interact with local people. A preview into their homes and social structure is a touching
experience.]
After the drive, you will return to your accommodation for a well-earned rest before
enjoying an authentic African dinner. Then it is off to bed for a good night’s sleep.
Day 3:
Today you will begin early. After a quick hot drink, it is off for a morning game drive. All
the animals are out in the morning, searching for breakfast, so it is the perfect time for
your drive. The morning hours provide your best opportunity to spot the lion, cheetah
and leopard.
After the drive, you will return to your accommodation for a full breakfast before
checking out heading for Aberdare national park in the afternoon you will be transferred
to you hotel for an overnight stay. The lodges are famous for high balconies,
overlooking a salt lick and waterhole. Boasting a remarkable record of wildlife sightings
from their illuminated waterhole’s and salt licks, here we will enjoy the finest in high-
altitude game viewing. It is an ideal opportunity for guests to view game in detail.
Elephant herds surround the waterholes, drink and then fade way into the forest.
Buffalo bulls fight over territory in spectacular battles. Sleek Genet cats descend from
the trees and slip through halls of the lodge. Occasionally a Rhino or the subtle Bongo
antelope appear and visit the waterhole.
Day 4:
After breakfast, you will depart with an n route drive in Aberdare national park to your
base hotel Aberdare country club to reconnect with your driver for yet another
spectacular drive to Nakuru arriving late in the afternoon for an authentic African dinner
and overnight stay
Day 5:
On this day, you will begin early. After a full breakfast, it is off to for a morning game
drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. Famed for being a rhino and flamingo haven Lake
Nakuru sits on the floor of rift valley surrounded by woody and bushy grasslands. It
offers different panoramic views from its divergent ridges and surrounding escarpments.
It is resident to 56 different species including white rhinos, waterbucks, lions and over
500 plants species.
On the drive back to Nairobi, you will stop at the town of Mai Mahiu for lunch. Our driver
will deliver you back to Nairobi where you can say your goodbyes.
Included in this package:
Game drives as per the itinerary
Meals included while on safari
Professional Safari Guide/ Driver
All applicable Game Park entrance fees
Guaranteed window seating with open top
Mineral drinking water throughout the safari
Handpicked accommodations in Samburu, Nakuru and Naivasha
Round trip transport from Nairobi to Samburu, Nakuru and Naivasha
Guaranteed departures for passengers booking this safari
Optional activities:
Masai Village visits
Exceptions:
Tips for your driver/guide
Passports, Visas and health documents
