Day
1: Nairobi/Samburu
Leave Nairobi for Samburu Game reserve via the Thompson falls
which are named after Joseph Thompson, one of the first European
explorers who walked from Mombasa to Lake Victoria in the
1880’s. Lunch and game drive enroute.
Day
2: Samburu
Morning and afternoon game-viewing sessions tracking the rare
drought resistant animals species which can only be seen north
of the equator; these animals are; the reticulated giraffe,grevy’s
zebra, the gerenuk or giraffe –gazelle, beisa Oryx and
the blue shanked Somali ostrich. The ewaso Nyiro River traverse
this park, its source being the Aberdare ranges. There are
therefore very high chances of spotting crocodiles in a natural
environment though its water level varies seasonally. You
will have lunch and leisure break in the mid afternoon. Rest
of the meals and overnight at the campsite.
Day
3: Samburu/Nairobi
After breakfast, depart samburu for Nairobi, lunch enroute,
with scenic views of Mt. Kenya’s peak if the weather
permits. Very pleasant country-side with tea and coffee plantations
will be by-passed enroute to Nairobi. Arrive in the evening.
Mt.
Kenya and Samburu Game Parks 4 Days (ITSC 39)
Day
1: Nairobi/ Mt. Kenya
Leave Nairobi for Mt. Kenya after a late breakfast to arrive
there in time for lunch. Visit the Mau Mau caves where Kenyan
freedom fighters could hide from the British troops during
the struggle for independence. Dinner and overnight at a budget
hotel.
Day
2: Mt Kenya/ Samburu
After breakfast leave for Samburu game reserve that is famous
for its unique wildlife that is only found north of the equator.
Lunch and game drive enroute.
Day
3: Samburu
Morning and afternoon game-viewing sessions tracking the rare
drought resistant animals species which can only be seen north
of the equator; these animals are; the reticulated giraffe,grevy’s
zebra, the gerenuk or giraffe –gazelle, beisa Oryx and
the blue shanked Somali ostrich. The Ewaso Nyiro River traverse
this park, its source being the Aberdare ranges. There are
therefore very high chances of spotting crocodiles in a natural
environment though its water level varies seasonally. You
will have lunch and leisure break in the mid afternoon. Rest
of the meals and overnight at the campsite.
Day
3: Samburu - Nairobi
After
breakfast, depart samburu for Nairobi, lunch enroute, with
scenic views of Mt. Kenya’s peak if the weather permits.
Very pleasant country-side with tea and coffee plantations
will be by-passed enroute to Nairobi. Arrive in the evening.
