Camel safari from Laikipia to Samburu

7 days
From US$8,888 per person
"Learn to be patient, like a camel in the desert. Rely on your spiritual strength and endurance to reach your destination" By Onoir Ou-Chad, The Alien.  The only difference is that this camel safari is done in the famous Laikipia countryside, the home of camel safaris in combination with Samburu , the homeland of Samburu people. You ride on the  back of a trained camel and for the next days you enjoy the vast wilderness with magnificent views, birdlife, wildlife and wilderness.  Crown it up with game viewing in Buffalo Springs National Reserve in Samburu

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Nairobi - Laikipia

    Depart Nairobi for a three hour journey to Nanyuki at the backdrop of Mount Kenya. On the way make a short stop at Nanyuki town before proceeding to Naibunga Conservancy with a game drive along the Oljogi Conservancy. Arrive at the Lewaso Lodge in time for lunch.

    Late afternoon visit Chui Mama Maasai market with an evening game drive to watch herds of elephants as they come down for their evening drink at the Ngare Ng’iro river, returning to the lodge for dinner, bonfire and overnight.

  • Day 2

    Laikipia Wilderness

    Morning breakfast at the lodge, thereafter you will climb onto your camel and begin your fly camping experience. You will caravan through Laikipia into the bordering Isiolo County, a vast wilderness with lots of magnificent views and wildlife.

    A stopover on the way where your lunch will be set before proceeding to your camping area for dinner and overnight.

  • Day 3

    Laikipia Wilderness

    After breakfast, you will learn some Samburu games like bao games and rungu throwing with your guides before embarking on your journey into Samburu County. Lunch on the way and proceed to your camping area for dinner and overnight.

  • Day 4

    Laikipia Wilderness

    Morning breakfast at the camp, proceed to the river for a walking safari, learn about traditional Maasai herbs and wild fruits. Thereafter start your journey back to Lewaso Lodge with a lunch stop on the way. Dinner and bonfire at the lodge with entertainment from Samburu warriors. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

  • Day 5

    Laikipia - Buffalo Springs National Reserve & Shaba National Reserve

    After breakfast depart for the dramatic semi-arid scrub land of the Northern Frontier District. Arrive at Shaba National Reserve game reserve in time for lunch. In the afternoon embark on a game drive in Buffalo Springs Game Reserve to watch resident wildlife species like the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue-necked Somali Ostrich that are rare elsewhere in the country. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Shaba Sarova Lodge

  • Day 6

    Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves

    Full day spent exploring the game reserves. It is also an area where the local people have a rich and colourful heritage worth to experience.

    The highlights of the reserves is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers and forests. The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra, and crocodile found in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 400 species of birds have been identified or recorded in this area. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Shaba Sarova Lodge in Shaba National Reserve

  • Day 7

    Shaba National Reserve - Nairobi

    Breakfast at Leisure and with packed lunch drive via Meru and Embu settlements, and Mwea rice growing country, to Nairobi. This route completes the whole Mount Kenya circuit.

Prices

Price Per Person
Based on 1 person: US$ 4,765
Based on 2 people: US$ 3,590
Based on 3 people: US$ 3,200
Based on 4 people: US$ 3,000
Based on 5 people: US$ 2,900

Price Include
Transport in 4x4 land cruiser
Tour driver/guide 
Drinking Water (refer below)
Hotel accommodation on Full Board basis sharing room (refer below)

Camel Safari Package include
Fly camping accommodation in tents

Not Included in the Price
Visa fee
International flight
Transfers where not applicable 
Travel and cancellation/medical insurance cover
Hotel accommodation in Nairobi
Single Room (under single Supplement terms) 
Beverages, Alcohol, Spirits
Reusable Water Bottle for refilling (Very Important)
Photographic fee with the local people
Eventual tips
Any items or expenses of personal nature
Any other items not mentioned in the inclusions

Other Useful Information
No plastic bags in to Kenya
No plastic bottles in the Game Parks and Reserves
Carry your COVID Vaccination Certificate

Travel info

What to Pack
Good quality sandals
-Good quality light walking shoes
-Casual shoes for evenings
-Light boots for your own comfort in the evening
-Fleece jacket
-Practical safari jacket
-T-shirts
-Short and long sleeve shirts or blouses
-Shorts and long casual trousers
-Casual light dresses or skirts
-Enough underwear, socks and hankies
-Bathing suitsToiletries, lip balm and scarves
-Miniature wet towel and Kleenex (enough)
-Small backpack 
-Small reusable water bottle
-Small flashlight or headlamp (important)
-Hat with 'shin cord' to avoid blowing away and a safari hat or cap (important)
-Important Quality mosquito/insect repellent (for body)
-Waterproof sun blocker cream/sunscreen
-Personal medication
-Good quality sunglasses
-Binocular and Guidebooks
-Camera with extra battery and memory card
-Adventure spirit, Patience, Energy and Good sense of Humour