Samburu & Laikipia Express

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive north across the central highlands to Samburu National Reserve. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in this unique reserve, famous for the 'Samburu Special Five'—species found nowhere else in Kenya. Watch for reticulated giraffes, Grevy's zebras, gerenuk, Somali ostriches, and Beisa oryx. The dramatic red earth and acacia forests create a distinct landscape.

Accommodation: Samburu Safari Lodge or similar

Full day of game viewing in Samburu with morning and afternoon drives. The reserve's 165 square kilometers protect diverse wildlife and offer excellent opportunities for photography. Visit a local Samburu manyatta to learn about the pastoralist culture and traditions of the Samburu people. Experience their warrior dances and understand their relationship with the land.

Accommodation: Samburu Safari Lodge or similar

Transfer to a private Laikipia conservancy for a final game drive through exclusive wildlife habitat. Laikipia's conservancies are at the forefront of community-based conservation and provide outstanding wildlife viewing with few other visitors. Afternoon departure back to Nairobi, arriving early evening.

Accommodation: Laikipia Conservancy Lodge