5-Day Samburu Warrior Safari Itinerary

Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, where you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel.

• Accommodation: Eka Hotel or Similar (B&B).
• Optional Activities: Relax at the hotel, or take an optional excursion to the nearby Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum (at additional cost).

Morning City Tour and Lunch at Carnivore Restaurant

After breakfast, embark on a brief city tour, including highlights like the Nairobi National Museum and landmarks in the city center. Enjoy a unique dining experience at Carnivore Restaurant, famous for its succulent meats and vibrant ambiance.

Afternoon Drive to Lake Naivasha

After lunch, drive to the stunning Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. This freshwater lake is surrounded by dramatic escarpments and teems with birdlife.

• Optional Activities:

• • Golf on a scenic 18-hole course.
  • Bird walks to observe pelicans, cormorants, and other species.
  • Horse riding along the shores of the lake.

  • Morning City Tour and Lunch at Carnivore Restaurant

    After breakfast, embark on a brief city tour, including highlights like the Nairobi National Museum and landmarks in the city center. Enjoy a unique dining experience at Carnivore Restaurant, famous for its succulent meats and vibrant ambiance.

    Afternoon Drive to Lake Naivasha

    After lunch, drive to the stunning Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. This freshwater lake is surrounded by dramatic escarpments and teems with birdlife.

    • Optional Activities:
    • • Golf on a scenic 18-hole course.
      • Bird walks to observe pelicans, cormorants, and other species.
      • Horse riding along the shores of the lake.
      • A boat cruise to see hippos and other wildlife up close.

Scenic Drive via Mount Kenya

After breakfast, journey north past Mount Kenya to Samburu Game Reserve, a rugged, semi-arid park in northern Kenya. Along the way, enjoy views of Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak.

Lunch and Afternoon Game Drive

Arrive at the lodge for lunch before embarking on your first game drive in Samburu. Encounter unique wildlife such as Grevy’s zebras, Somali ostriches, and gerenuks. Samburu’s dry landscape is also home to the nomadic Samburu, Rendille, and Boran tribes, offering cultural insights.

Dinner and Overnight: Larsens Camp or Similar (FB).

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives

Spend the day exploring the incredible Samburu ecosystem, focusing on the Ewaso Nyiro River, the park’s lifeline. The river attracts a variety of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, and lions. Samburu is also known for its rare “Special Five” species:

• Grevy’s zebra
• Reticulated giraffe
• Gerenuk gazelle
• Somali ostrich
• Beisa oryx

Optional Cultural Visit: Visit a Samburu village to learn about their traditions, dances, and way of life (additional cost).

Dinner and Overnight: Larsens Camp or Similar (FB).

Morning Transfer to Nairobi

After breakfast, bid farewell to Samburu and drive back to Nairobi, arriving by late morning.

• Optional Add-On: Connect to a flight for the Kenya Coast to extend your adventure with a beach holiday.