Accommodation

Accommodation level: Mid range

Samburu Sopa Lodge will be your accommodation during the safari.

Located inside the Samburu National Reserve in Northern Kenya, Samburu Sopa lodge is built atop high ground allowing panaromic views of the vastness of Samburu shrub land and the hills beyond.

The lodge is built to reflect the architectural heritage of the local communities whose sons and daughters make up the majority of the work force at the lodge. Fifteen cottages, each with two bedrooms are built in an arch formation on either side of the public areas to surround the waterhole but leaving a wide gap to allow the animals free movement to the water.

Program

Day 1: Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve

This morning, you will be starting your three days Samburu National Reserve safari tour. You travel by road to Kenya’s northern frontier. Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannas watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River. It is also one of Kenya’s most protected areas and home to species only found north of the equator, from the reticulated giraffe to Grevy’s zebras and Beisa oryxes. You also enjoy Samburu Sopa Lodge, the luxurious hostelry set beneath a canopy of acacia trees along the banks of the river. Overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar.

Meal plan: lunch and dinner

Day 2: Discover Samburu National Reserve

Dawn breaks in golden bands as you start your day in the bush by scanning the river from your tent’s veranda with a cup of steaming coffee in hand. Before the dew is off the grass, you’re off in pursuit of the elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs that thrive in the reserve’s grasslands and acacia woodlands. And so the day is spent in alternating pursuits of exploration in the bush and relaxation in your cozy camp. Overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 3: Samburu - Nairobi

You enjoy an early morning game drive and return to the lodge or camp for breakfast and then you drive to Nairobi. You have lunch en-route, arriving at your hotel in the late afternoon. End of your three days Samburu National Reserve safari tour

Meal plan: breakfast and lunch

Location

This safari will take you to explore Samburu National Reserve in Kenya. The reserve is rich in wildlife with an abundance of rare northern specialist species such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and the beisa oryx (also referred to as Samburu Special Five). The reserve is also home to elephants and large predators such as the lion, leopard, and cheetah. Kamunyak, the miracle lioness that adopted the baby oryx, was a resident in the reserve. Wild dog sightings are also a common attraction to this unique protected area. Birdlife is abundant with over 450 species recorded.

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Features

Activities

Swimming pool (outdoor)

Services

Hair dryer
Laundry
Mosquito net

Food

Daily delicious meals including two breakfasts, three lunches, and two dinners will be included in the price. Five liters of bottled water each for the safari will also be provided.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Other dietary requirements on request

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

During the safari, you can also visit Samburu village at an extra cost.

What's included

2 game drives in Samburu National Reserve
Service of an English-speaking professional driver / guide during your 3 days Samburu National Reserve Safari Tours
Ground transport in a comfortable safari vehicle for game viewing, photography, and touring
2 nights' accommodation
2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners
5 liters of bottled water each for the safari
All park entrance fees to include government taxes

What's not included

International flights from home and back
Airport transfers between the airport and your hotel in Nairobi
Money for tips
Soft drinks or alcoholic drinks
Visit to the local village

How to get there

Recommended Airports

NBO

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

224 km

Transfer available for additional US$20 per person

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Airport transfer available: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (US$20 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

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