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Kenya Fly in Samburu Safari tour is one of the East African Kenya Safari packages that should be in top of your top travel Kenya tours, Samburu National Park lying on the northern Kenya's arid savannahs, the Samburu National Reserve is a destination that will appeal as much to the safari first-timer as it will to the veteran as its one park in three. The most rewarding of the three national reserves that cluster around the life-giving Ewaso Ngiro River (the other two are Shaba and Buffalo Springs), Samburu's game viewing is famously first-class and there are adventure activities and fascinating cultural interactions too. This is a diverse big game country. Home to all the big cats, it's especially good for leopard as well as providing a haven for super-rare wild dogs and large numbers of elephants.
Samburu National park also best for birding, best destination for wildlife enthusiasts who want to see unusual animals that don't occur in Kenya's more well-known reserves. Top of the list are the 'Samburu Big 5' - Grevy's zebra; the long-necked gerenuk; reticulated giraffe; besia oryx; and Somali ostrich.
This fly in Samburu safari offers you with the opportunity to explore on foot and by mountain bike as well as the chance to visit Samburu villages and gain an insight into local life.
Samburu fly in safari trip is best for fly-in destination in Kenya both for individuals or family. The superb lodges are very much family-friendly, perfect for an off-the-beaten-path honeymoon offering a wide range of actions such as big cat tracking at Saruni Samburu; camelback safaris at SaSaab Camp; and bush breakfasts at Elephant Bedroom Camp - where elephant really do wander through camp on a fairly regular basis!
Samburu National park is generally hot during the day and cool during the nights, the best time to go on a Samburu safari is during its two dry seasons: from December to March and again from June to October. The rains begin in late March and run through until May with a second rainy season in November.
All in all the Samburu delivers a unique safari experience, especially in combination with Kenya's more famous Masai Mara or Amboseli reserves. To visit this game-rich reserve with its palm groves and dense forests simply browse our most popular Samburu tours and safaris.
Book this Fly in Safaris in Kenya to Samburu National Park – Wildrace Africa Safari Trips to Samburu Elephant Conservation Tours today and get to enjo Kenya at its best .
This fly-in safari includes a night in Nairobi and then a 4 night stay at Elephant Watch Camp, tailored to focus on elephants and their conservation. Elephant Watch Camp is run by Saba Douglas-Hamilton and her family with Samburu guides trained to recognize the elephants in the reserve. The emphasis is on watching the local elephants, getting up close and learning all about the conservation work done by charity Save the Elephants.
You can extend this short safari with a safari in the Masai Mara, Mount Kenya and Amboseli National parks optional though.
On arrival at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport collect your luggage and clear customs. Our representative will meet you in the Public International Arrivals Halls, and will transfer you to your hotel. Check-in on arrival and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Eka Hotel located along the Nairobi National Park.
Arrive in Nairobi. You will be met and transferred to Wilson airport for your short flight north to Samburu. On arrival at the airstrip you are met by the Elephant Watch team and will be able to enjoy a game drive en route to the camp arriving in time for lunch by the river. Daily game drives are included within your 3 night stay, as well as the opportunity to visit the Save the Elephants conservation centre which is close by - see how the team work and learn more about these beautiful animals. Many of the team members have known the elephants for years and have a close relationship with them allowing for some very special encounters. Saba's husband Frank is the Chief Operations Officer for the charity. Dinner and overnight at Elephant Watch Camp located right at the center of the Mighty National park and game reserves.
Today you will be will transferred to the Samburu airstrip for your flight to Nairobi Wilson airport. We will transfer you to Hemingways Nairobi Hotel where you will arrive in time for lunch, a day room will also be waiting for you. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. At a pre-arranged time, our representative will meet you and will transfer you to the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage where you will enjoy a Foster Parent Visit. Following your visit, you will be transferred to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you will arrive in time to check-in for your onward flight.
Safari price/ Cost: From 3860 usd to 4760 usd
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| Children below 3 Years | Free | Free | Free |
| Children between 3-12 Years | 75% of adult rate | 75% of adult rate | 75% of adult rate |
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| July, Aug, Sept, Oct | Economy | Standard | Luxury |
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| Children below 3 Years | Free | Free | Free |
| Children between 3-12 Years | 75% of adult rate | 75% of adult rate | 75% of adult rate |
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| April, May, June | Economy | Standard | Luxury |
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| Children below 3 Years | Free | Free | Free |
| Children between 3-12 Years | 75% of adult rate | 75% of adult rate | 75% of adult rate |
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