4 Days Aberdare and Samburu Game Reserve.
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day safari adventure through Kenya’s breathtaking Aberdare and Samburu regions. This journey will take you from the lush highlands of the Aberdare National Park to the rugged, remote beauty of the Samburu National Reserve.
You’ll experience diverse landscapes, encounter unique wildlife, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Samburu tribe. Get ready for a safari experience that combines luxury, adventure, and the natural wonders of Kenya.
Tour Highlights
- Aberdare National Park: Explore the stunning landscapes of the Aberdare Mountain Ranges, with jagged peaks and deep forested ravines.
- Tree Lodge Experience: Enjoy game viewing from the balconies of your tree lodge, offering a unique perspective on the wildlife.
- Samburu National Reserve: Discover the rugged beauty of Samburu, home to the “Special 5” – Gerenuk, Grevy Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, and Somali Ostrich.
- Cultural Visits: Engage with the Samburu tribe, known for their pastoralist lifestyle and rich cultural heritage.
- Ewaso Nyiro River: Witness the wildlife that gathers around this vital water source, including crocodiles and hippos.
Tour Package Details
Included |
Excluded |
| Accommodation on a full board basis. | Tips and gratuities. |
| Services of a professional English-speaking driver/guide. | Alcoholic beverages/drinks. |
| Transport in a private safari minivan with a pop-up roof. | Items of personal nature |
| Government taxes and levies. | International flights. |
| All park entrance fees. | Visas |
| Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle. | Nairobi accommodation |
| Game viewing drives. |
Tour Plan
0730 hours: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel/residence. Begin your journey through the scenic central Kenya highlands to the Aberdare region. The Aberdare National Park, part of the Aberdare Mountain Ranges, boasts a stunning and diverse landscape with peaks soaring up to 3999 meters and deep ravines cutting through forested slopes.
- Lunch: Arrive at your base hotel for a delightful lunch.
- Afternoon: Transfer to your tree lodge.
- Evening: Enjoy dinner and overnight game viewing from the balconies of your tree lodge.
- Morning: Breakfast at your tree lodge, followed by a transfer back to the base hotel.
- Drive to Samburu: Rejoin your driver-guide and drive via the equator to the Samburu National Reserve.
- Lunch: Arrive at your lodge/camp in time for lunch.
- Afternoon Game Drive: Proceed for an afternoon game drive from 1600hrs until dusk.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight at your Samburu lodge/tented camp.)
- Morning and Afternoon Game Drives: Spend the day exploring the Samburu Game Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. Optionally, you can visit the local Samburu communities.
- Wildlife: Look out for the "Special 5" and other plains game. The Ewaso Nyiro River, running along the southern boundary, is a hotspot for crocodiles, hippos, and other animals seeking water during the heat of the day.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight at your Samburu lodge/tented camp.
- Early Morning Game Drive: Enjoy an early morning game viewing drive.
- Breakfast: Return to your lodge/camp for breakfast.
- Return to Nairobi: Depart for Nairobi with a lunch stop on the way.
- Drop Off: Arrive in Nairobi and drop off at your hotel or the airport.
Essentials include comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen, binoculars, a camera, and sunglasses. Don’t forget your travel documents and any personal medications.
Yes, the tour is family-friendly. However, children should be supervised during game drives.
Absolutely! We can tailor the itinerary to suit your preferences, including additional activities or extended stays.
