Samburu Cultural Safari.
Safari highlight:
- 8 days cultural safari in Kenya.
- Departure dates: To be customized as per clients request.
- Naturalist safari guide.
- Luxury 4WD safari vehicles.
- Unlimited game drives.
- Amboseli Park with great views of Kilimanjaro.
- Masai Mara eco-system - 1, 500 sq km's wilderness.
- Optional flights back to Nairobi on the last day.
- Large herbivores and predators.

Travelling through some of the richest game areas in the world, the Samburu safari presents excellent opportunities for viewing the 'big five'. It includes the Masai Mara, home to the greatest wildlife show on earth.

The Samburu Reserve, home to the colourful Samburu people, is a dramatic and rugged landscape which is truly rewarding. A host of plains game along with the 'big five' are accompanied by a variety of exotic birds including eagles, falcons and Bateleur.

As you approach Lake Nakuru, you may be fortunate enough to witness a pink cloud on the horizon which gradually reveals its source, thousands of pink flamingoes, a magnificent sight of immense beauty. Around the lake a game reserve has been created where the endangered black rhino is protected and may be seen along with antelope, giraffes, lions and hyenas.

With the exception of Lake Nakuru, accommodation is at Serena Lodges, which are amongst the finest in Kenya.

Day 1: Nairobi: Fly to Nairobi. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure or choose from a selection of optional excursions (book and pay locally). Overnight at Nairobi Serena Lodge.

Days  2 & 3: Samburu Game Reserve. Travel to the Samburu National Reserve (360 km) and check in at your lodge for lunch. A late afternoon game drive with possible sightings of species which are seldom seen elsewhere, including Grevy's zebras, Reticulated giraffes and Somali ostriches. There will be a chance to visit the local Samburu tribes men and get to learn about their way of life. Lunch. Dinner and Overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge.

Day 4: Olpejeta Conservancy. Drive to the slopes of Mount Kenya and check in at Sweetwaters Tented Camp (200 km) where lunch has been arranged. Spend the afternoon by visiting the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the friendly Rhino or join a nature walk (weather permitting) led by a local guide. Sweetwaters Tented Camp.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park. After breakfast continue to Lake Nakuru Park (240 km). Lunch at the lodge, which enjoys spectacular views of the lake and often a flamboyance of flamingoes. An afternoon game drive with possible sightings of the endangered black rhino. Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Sarova Lion Lodge.

Day 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve. After an early breakfast descend to the floor of the Great Rift Valley and into the Masai Mara (370 km). Lunch will be taken en route to your lodge. A late afternoon game drive in one of the world's richest wildlife reserves will prove to be an exhilarating experience. Dinner and Overnight at Mara Serena Lodge.

Day 7: Masai Mara Game Reserve. An opportunity to enjoy an early morning balloon flight over the Mara and a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra), or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Time to relax by the pool and marvel at the endless panorama which stretches out before you. A second game drive will take place this afternoon. There will be a chance to visit the local Maasai tribes men and get to learn about their way of life. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Mara Serena Lodge.

Day 8: Nairobi. Breakfast followed by a return drive to Nairobi, and then proceed with your chosen extension or return back home.

Client Comments: "We had a really wonderful holiday with a splendid group of people and we enjoyed every moment. There will be so very many happy memories to think back on, especially the wonderful Maasai tribes men." P and S H, New Hampshire.

Entry requirements. Most of Europe nationalities passport holders and most other nationalities require a visa for Kenya which is obtained in advance from the nearest embassy. You will also need to have various vaccinations and take malaria prophylactic. Please consult the nearest embassy about your requirements as soon as possible before traveling.

Tour price, tour reports, detailed tour plan and how to book your place. For the tour price, tour reports and a detailed tour plan and in order to book a place on this holiday, please call us now on: (00 254) 20 600 14 54. Alternatively, fill our online booking form or email us at: safaris@mbangosafaris.com giving us your contacts.

Once we have received your request / booking we will confirm your booking and send you all the further details necessary for you to prepare for your holiday. At peak times our confirmation may take up to a day or two to reach you; normally we aim to do it within a day.

Explore beyond.

Kenya Coast: Wrap up the cultural safari by visiting Kenya's coast, world renowned for its white sand beaches.
Rwanda: After exploring the legacy that Karen Blixen left behind, travel to Rwanda to walk in the footsteps of Dian Fossey and meet the gentle "gorillas in the mist".
Zanzibar or Lamu:  Combining beach and cultural experience - end the cultural safari with pampering stay on nearby Lamu or Zanzibar Island.