5-Day Private Samburu Safari Experience

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi → Samburu (Scenic Private Journey)

• 06:30 AM pick-up from hotel or JKIA airport.
• Meet Africo Safari private driver-guide for safari briefing.
• Drive through Kenya’s scenic central highlands.
• Photo stop at the Equator in Nanyuki.
• Continue north into Samburu landscapes.
• Private lunch arrangement en route.
• Arrival and check-in at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
• Private evening game drive along Ewaso Nyiro River.
• Wildlife sightings include elephants, lions and reticulated giraffes.
• Sunset photography experience.
• Dinner and campfire storytelling.

Day 2: Full Day Private Wildlife Experience

• Extended private morning game drive.
• Track the famous Samburu Special Five.
• Learn animal behavior from your guide.
• Breakfast at the lodge.
• Relaxation at the pool or optional photography session.
• Afternoon leisure and lunch.
• Private evening game drive focusing on predators and birdlife.
• Optional private sundowner setup in the bush.
• Dinner and optional Samburu storytelling experience.

Day 3: Cultural Immersion & Women Empowerment Experience

• Breakfast at the lodge.
• Private Samburu cultural village visit.
• Guided walk through traditional manyattas.
• Learn about Samburu traditions, beadwork and nomadic lifestyle.
• Visit the inspiring Umoja Women’s Village.
• Traditional songs, storytelling and beadwork demonstrations.
• Opportunity to support local women through handmade crafts.
• Lunch and relaxation at the lodge.
• Evening game drive or guided nature walk.
• Dinner and overnight relaxation.

Day 4: Signature Private Safari Experiences

• Sunrise private game drive.
• Exclusive bush breakfast in the wild.
• Leisure time at the lodge.
• Optional bird watching and guided nature walk.
• Afternoon relaxation and lunch.
• Private sundowner experience overlooking Samburu plains.
• Enjoy sunset drinks and snacks in a scenic location.
• Optional luxury add-ons:
  • Night game drive
  • Star-bed sleeping experience
• Final dinner and luxury relaxation evening.

Day 5: Samburu → Nairobi

• Optional short morning game drive.
• Breakfast at the lodge.
• Scenic drive back to Nairobi.
• Lunch stop en route.
• Arrival in Nairobi in the afternoon.
• Drop-off at hotel or airport.

Package Includes

• Private 4x4 safari vehicle (exclusive use)
• Professional driver-guide
• All park entrance fees
• 4 nights luxury accommodation
• Meals on Full Board basis
• Unlimited flexible game drives
• Bush breakfast experience
• Private sundowner setup
• Samburu cultural visits
• Umoja Women’s Village experience
• Bottled water throughout safari

Package Excludes

• International & domestic flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified
• Tips & gratuities
• Optional activities and spa treatments
• Personal expenses