5 Day Kenya Safari Samburu Lake Baringo Bogoria Nakuru

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What better way to explore four of Kenya’s most magnificent landscapes than in a private 4×4 safari vehicle, a truly epic ‘road trip’ through the classic savannah-and-safari country?

This 5-day safari begins and ends in Nairobi, and encompasses a round trip by road through four of Kenya’s iconic and game-rich areas: Samburu National Reserve, Lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria and Lake Nakuru National Park.

The safari begins with Samburu National Reserve situated at the southeastern corner of Samburu District in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya some 345 km from Nairobi.

The reserve neighbours the homes of the Samburu tribe of Kenya, a tribe known for their remote culture, and pastoral and nomadic way of life.

Samburu is rich in wildlife with fame for abundance in rare northern specialist species such as the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx (Also referred to as Samburu Special).

The reserve is also popular with elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs. Birdlife is as plentiful as wildlife at Samburu National Reserve, which boasts over 350 different species of birds including vultures, kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches and others.

Our next destination is Lake Baringo – one of the two freshwater lakes in the Rift Valley in Kenya, the other being Lake Naivasha. Lake Baringo is home to hippos and crocodiles as well as an abundance of colourful birds and small reptiles. Giraffes and other grazers are also present to the north of the Lake.

The Reserve’s herd of rare Greater Kudu makes it unique and other game to view includes buffalo (rare), zebra, baboon, warthog, caracal, spotted hyena, impala, dik dik and many small mammals.

We also Lake Bogoria popular for its spectacular Flamingo populations, the surrounding bush and grassland is home to a number of animals before heading to Lake Nakuru National Park. 

One of the Great Rift Valley’s most famous soda lakes, Lake Nakuru offers visitors the chance to witness one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife sights: brilliant pink flamingos as far as the eye can see.

When conditions are right, between one and two million lesser and greater flamingos feed around the shores of the shallow lake, which together with tens of thousands of other water birds within a species list of around 400 birds, make Lake Nakuru a genuine ornithologists paradise.

Game viewing is also good. The park is home to warthog, baboon, waterbuck and large numbers of impala. Slightly shyer residents include buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, eland, the occasional leopard and both black and white rhinos. A herd of hippo have their territory in the northern part of the lake.

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Samburu Game Reserve

0800 Hours: Samburu National Reserve is a rugged and semi-desert park located in the Samburu district in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya. The park neighbours the homes of the Samburu tribe of Kenya, a tribe known for their remote culture, and pastoral and nomadic way of life.

1200 Hours: We arrive in time for lunch at our lodge. After lunch, we relax before our afternoon game drive.

1530 Hours: We enjoy an afternoon game drive in the reserve. Samburu is renowned for its rare species of animals unique to the park, namely: the long-necked gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and Beisa onyx.

The elusive Kenya leopard is often known to visit the park, especially in the evenings.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Elephant Bedroom Camp, Saruni Samburu Lodge
Mid-Range Accommodation: Samburu Simba Lodge, Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Lion King Bush Camp Samburu

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Explore Samburu National Reserve

This full day in the Samburu Game Reserve will be spent searching for the big five, the Samburu five and observing the vast unspoiled scenery during morning and afternoon game viewing drives.

The park is plentiful with crocodiles that bask on muddy riverbanks and velvet monkeys that frolic in the late afternoon sun. Samburu is renowned for its rare species of fauna known as the ‘Samburu five’.

These five particular animals are usually only found north of the equator – the long-necked gerenuk, the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, the beisa oryx and the Somali ostrich.

A camel-back safari is a speciality in Samburu, as well as a cultural visit to the Samburu people who depend on their cattle, goat, sheep and donkey, can be arranged.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Elephant Bedroom Camp, Saruni Samburu Lodge
Mid-Range Accommodation: Samburu Simba Lodge, Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Lion King Bush Camp Samburu

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Samburu – Drive to Lake Baringo

0600 Hours: We wake up early for breakfast. We check out of the lodge/ camp

0700 Hours: Today we cover over 300 kilometres by road from Samburu to Lake Baringo, a freshwater Rift Valley lake, famous for its magnificent bird life.

1400 Hours: We arrive at Lake Baringo. We check in our lodge and lunch follows.

1500 Hours: Fishing and water sports are some of the activities visitors can enjoy. If you want to get a feel of the culture of the people living around the lake, there is a village belonging to the Njemp community nearby.

There is also a snake park in the area where you can have a closer look at the reptiles. Lake Baringo is well known for two of its water residents–Hippo and Crocodile. Hippos are seen in the lake on boat trips.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Lake Baringo Samatian Island Camp, Lake Baringo Roberts Camp, Island Camp Resort
Mid-Range Accommodation: Soi Safari Lodge, Tumbili Cliff Lodge Limited
Budget Accommodation: Kibelion Hotel, 4DSem Acacia Accommodation

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Lake Baringo – Drive to Lake Bogoria – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park

0800 Hours: Today we travel to the exotic Lake Nakuru National Park located in the Great Rift Valley.

0930 Hours: 50 Kilometers along our way we visit Lake Bogoria to view the Hot Geysers and springs. Lake Bogoria is also a bird sanctuary park with amazing scenery.

1030 Hours: We depart Lake Bogoria and drive 125 kilometres to Lake Nakuru National Park.

1230 Hours: We arrive at Lake Nakuru. After lunch, we relax before setting out on our afternoon game drive.

1530 hours: The afternoon is spent on an exciting game run in Lake Nakuru National Park. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approximately 400 other species of birds visiting the lake.

In addition, the wildlife to be found in the Park includes the introduced Rothschild’s giraffe, Reedbuck, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Baboon, waterbucks, warthogs, impalas, elands and the endangered black rhinos, white rhino.

A large herd of hippos have a territory in the northern part of the lake, making for interesting game viewing.

Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Mid-Range Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge, Lake Nakuru Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
Budget Accommodation: Jumuia Guest House Nakuru, Chester Hotel Nakuru, Merica Hotel Nakuru

Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park – Drive to Nairobi

0630 Hours: Morning game drive to savour the beauty of the park.

0900 Hours: Return to the lodge for breakfast.

1000 Hours: After breakfast departs for Nairobi by road arriving in the afternoon.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

5 Day Kenya Safari Samburu Lake Baringo Bogoria Nakuru Includes:

Extensive Game drives + Pre-tour itinerary document + All meals included while on safari + All applicable Game Park entrance fees + Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water + Guaranteed window seating with open top for easy photography + Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari + Accommodations of your choice in Samburu, Lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria and Lake Nakuru + Round trip transport from Nairobi to Samburu, Lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria and Lake Nakuru & Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/ Driver

Notes
* Departs daily and upon request

5 Day Kenya Safari Samburu Lake Baringo Bogoria Nakuru Excludes:

* International Airfare
* A visit to a Samburu Village
* Accommodations in Nairobi
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Gratuity for your professional driver guide
* Nature walks, Night game drives, Camel rides etc
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps and airports
* Personal expenses such travelling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary