Accommodated Overland Safaris in Africa | Cheap Quality Southern & East Africa Tours

Areas of Interest: Mt. Kenya, Samburu National Reserve, Lerochi Plateau, lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru, Lake Nakuru National Park.

Activity: Game Viewing, Camping, Scenery, Trekking, Photography, Culture, and Bird Watching

Country: Kenya

Samburu National reserve is becoming one of Kenya's most admired stops after the Mara with sights of the peculiarly branched doum palms and taut thorn trees giving an unusual look to the region. Likewise, the permanent water supply acts like a lure for the abundant species found here, some endemic to the North of Kenya. This trip takes you to the world famous Bird Sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley Lakes Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru – a naturalists dream for the abundance of birds and mammals species.

Departures: Mondays

Price: $360
Local Payment: $155

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
• Transport by special safari vehicle
• Services of an English speaking driver/tour guide and cook
• All campsite fees
• All camping equipment including use of our three-person tents (each tent shared by 2 people), stools, foam mattresses except sleeping bags
• Three meals a day while on safari whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian prepared by our safari cook

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
• Gamepark entrance fees shown separately as 'local payment'
• Personal travel insurance
• Sleeping bags [available for hire in the office at US$15 per bag per safari with US$ 40 refundable deposit]
• Hotel accommodation in Nairobi.
• All airport/hotel/airport transfers [but can be arranged at extra cost]
• All airport taxes and visas
• All personal expenses and toiletries; e.g. mineral water, toilet tissue, laundry, telephones, beverages, tips, portage, etc.
• Any other extras not stated as included above

Itinerary:
Day 1 – Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning heading north via the shoulder of Africa's second largest mountain, Mt Kenya to the Samburu Game Reserve. Accommodation in our semi-permanent campsite is beautifully set under a canopy of trees or we may pitch tents o¬n the edge of Uaso Nyiro (meaning Brown in Samburu) River. Cold showers are available which are amazingly refreshing in the hot, dusty climate.

Day 2 – Samburu
Day spent game viewing in the park appreciating the diverse landscape and variety of animal species.

Samburu is part of a lava plain that includes a diverse landscape of thorn scrub, red dirt, dried river beds, broken volcanic rock, steep hills, and rocky outcroppings. The region is home to the uncommon Grevy’s zebra with huge fury ears, gerenuk antelope standing on hind legs to feed, Somali ostriches with distinct blue legs and the shy Oryx. Elephant and crocodile are guaranteed sightings, excellent bird watching with numerous varieties of weaverbirds and the martial eagle. Leopard sighting is also a special feature here.

Day 3 – Baringo
Depart in the early morning across the scenic Lerochi Plateau (with lunch enroute) towards Lake Baringo. Arriving this fresh water lake in the late afternoon, we enjoy an evening boat ride in search of hippo, crocodile, fish eagle and a variety of other birds.

Lake Baringo is the most Northerly of Kenya’s small Rift Valley lakes; creased with papyrus and well developed acacia forest. Hippos, crocodiles and monitor lizards are effortlessly seen from the shore, as is a magnificent display of water birds. This is Kenya's bird watching centre with over 1200 different species native to the country and more than 450 sighted here. A bird watcher's haven but beware, this is malaria land so its best to come prepared with plenty of mosquito repellent!

Day 4 – Lake Nakuru
A 30km drive south to the spectacular Lake Bogoria with hot springs and geysers being the main attractions. The lake has been called ‘the new home of the flamingo’ with a nomad population of up to two million birds. Lunch and then proceed for an afternoon game drive at the Lake Nakuru National Park.

This small park (180 sq km) is home to warthogs, waterbuck, buffaloes, reedbucks, and the occasional leopard. White and black rhinos were introduced to the park some years ago and you will find white rhino at the southern end. The park has also retained its reputation as an ornithologists’ delight with more than 400 species of bird found here. We spend the night at a campsite just outside of town.

Day 5 - Nairobi
After breakfast, we proceed to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING ON SAFARI:
• Sleeping bag [available for hire in our office for US$ 15 per bag per safari plus a refundable deposit of US$ 40 after the safari; Tanzania/Uganda - US$ 30].
• Money for personal spending and tipping approximately Kshs.1000 a day
• Only a small case or rucksack, as storage space is limited [maximum 20kgs].
• A pair of long trousers and jersey for the cool mornings and evenings in addition to plenty of light clothes for hot days (do not forget a hat), swim suit, a pillow, good walking and biking shoes and sweets
• Torch, sunglasses, suntan lotion, insect repellent/spray but not mosquito coils
• Mineral water for drinking (available for sale in our office)
• Camera, films, binoculars, maps, guide-books and also darts for our dart board at Maasai Mara
• Toilet paper, towel, soap and toothbrush/paste
• All personal travel insurance
• It is good idea to bring any drinks you might want around the campfire as they are not always available on route.

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