SAMBURU FLYING SAFARI

Highlights samburu, buffallo springs and Shaba national reserves.
These are three adjoining reserves that lie 325km from Nairobi in the hot and fringes of th vast northern region of Kenya.The reserves are within the lands of the colourful Samburu tribe, relatives of the famed Maasai.

The parks are home to wildlife species rarely found elsewhere, including Grevy's Zebra, gerenuk gazelle, oryx, reticulated giraffe and the Somali ostrich. Some of this species are so well adapted to dry area, that they can go for long periods without water, surviving only on moisture obtained through teir food.

Shaba National Reserve is home to Joy Admsons monument and was the area she and George Admson chose for their famous lion project. Scrub deserts, thorn bush, reverine forests and swamps characterize the terrain.

One of the main features is the life giving Uaso Nyiro river, broad and often sluggish with a large population of crocodile, seen frequently at almost every meandaring bend. Elephant roam the hills, which punctuate the scrubland and often seek solace and contentment in the slow waters of the river.

Day 1: Samburu Intrepids

Depart Nairobi on a scheduled light aircraft to Samburu game reserve, the flight takes 1 ½. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Samburu Intrepids. Afternoon game drive in the reserve is followed after lunch. Overnight at Samburu Intrepids.

Day 2: Samburu Intrepids

Spend a full day to appreciate the wild beauty of the park with morning and afternoon game drive. If lucky, you might see families of elephants coming down the river to drink along with herds of long horned oryx and reticulated giraffe with tier dark markings browsing among the acacia.

Day 3; Samburu / Nairobi:

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip, return by air to Nairobi arriving before lunch. Extra days can be arranged on request.

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