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Samburu, Kenya — Go beyond the Big Five — meet the Special Five

Kenya

Samburu

Go beyond the Big Five — meet the Special Five

Duration
3 days
Best time
June – October
From
USD 250 pp

The journey

North of the equator the country turns dry and dramatic, and the wildlife changes with it: gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, beisa oryx and Somali ostrich along the Ewaso Nyiro.

What you will remember.

  • The Samburu Special Five
  • Riverine forest walks along the Ewaso Nyiro
  • Leopard tracking at dusk
  • Samburu warrior cultural evening
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Day by day

The itinerary.

  1. Day 01

    North to Samburu

    Drive via Nanyuki and the equator crossing, arriving at camp for a late lunch and river-edge drive.

  2. Day 02

    Full day

    Morning and evening drives with a midday guided walk and a siesta through the heat.

  3. Day 03

    Return south

    Final drive, then the road back to Nairobi with a stop at Mount Kenya's foothills.

Included

  • 4x4 with fridge
  • Tented camp full board
  • Reserve fees
  • Guiding and walks

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