3-Day Samburu National Reserve Safari with Equator Crossing

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Samburu National Reserve, a hidden gem with diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes
• 02 Enjoy daily 4x4 jeep safari game drives with opportunities to see lions, leopards, and elephants
• 03 Experience the unique ecosystem of Samburu with its acacia trees, riverine forests, and savannahs
• 04 Cross the Equator at Nanyuki on the journey north from Nairobi

Embark on a 3-day adventure to Samburu National Reserve, a land of rugged beauty and unique wildlife. Travel north from Nairobi, crossing the Equator in Nanyuki, before settling into your lodge and heading out on thrilling game drives. Explore Samburu's vast semi-arid landscapes and look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. The journey ends with a final morning safari as you depart the reserve and return to Nairobi.

Embark on a 3-day adventure to Samburu National Reserve, a land of rugged beauty and unique wildlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Cities Nanyuki, Nairobi, Samburu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Samburu via the Equator

• Early morning pick-up from the hotel or airport. There will be a brief safari orientation (pre-departure meeting), after which you will drive north to the northern frontier, passing the Equator in Nanyuki.
• Continue to the semi-arid Samburu National Reserve and check in to the lodge.
• After lunch at the lodge, there will be time to settle in before your first game drive adventure begins. At 4:00 pm, set out for an afternoon game drive in the reserve.
• Return to the lodge before dark for dinner, overnight stay, and relaxation at Sopa Lodge.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Samburu

• Have an early morning breakfast, and then head out for an early morning game drive in the reserve.
• This is usually the most popular time for game viewing.
• During the early hours, temperatures are low, providing a favourable atmosphere for both the game and the viewer. Lion, cheetah, and leopard roam the vast grasslands in search of their next meal, whether it is an unsuspecting impala or even a smaller animal like the warthog. Whatever the players, the spectacle of nature unfolding is always awe-inspiring.
• Enjoy a full-day game drive until evening.
• Return to the lodge before dark for dinner and an overnight stay at Sopa Lodge.

3

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

• After an early morning breakfast, check out and depart for a morning game drive as you exit Samburu National Reserve.
• Drive to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport and game drives in a safari 4x4 jeep
• Pick-up from Nairobi and drop-off
• Accommodation as per itinerary on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• All meals (BLD) while on safari
• Professional safari guide/driver
• All applicable game park entrance fees
• Game drives in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing
• Mineral water

What's Not Included

• Personal insurance
• Items of personal use
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Balloon hot air safari in Masai Mara - $470 per person
• Gratuity for your professional driver-guide from $10 per day
• Visit to a Masai Village - $20 per person
• ETA to Kenya
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Know before you go

• Yellow fever vaccination certificate
• ETA to Kenya

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.