🗓️ 3-Day Samburu Itinerary – “Northern Wilderness & Culture”

🛫 Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

  • Morning:

    • Depart Nairobi by 7:00 AM (option: fly or drive ~5-6 hours)

    • Scenic drive through central Kenya past Mount Kenya and into Samburu region

  • Afternoon:

    • Check in to your lodge or tented camp (e.g., Samburu Intrepids, Sarova Shaba)

    • Relax with lunch and a short orientation

  • Evening:

    • First game drive along the Ewaso Ng’iro River

    • Expect sightings of elephants, giraffes, zebras, and the Samburu Special Five

  • Dinner & Overnight: Campfire dinner and storytelling at the lodge

🐘 Day 2: Full Day in Samburu

  • Early Morning:

    • Sunrise game drive — best time to spot predators

    • Return for breakfast and rest at the lodge

  • Midday:

    • Visit a traditional Samburu village with a local guide

    • Learn about cultural practices, dances, beadwork, and warrior traditions

  • Afternoon:

    • Leisure time at the pool or optional birdwatching walk

  • Evening:

    • Sunset drive to catch golden-hour photography opportunities

  • Dinner & Overnight: Optional bush dinner or night safari (available in select lodges)

🌄 Day 3: Samburu – Nairobi

  • Morning:

    • Final sunrise game drive

    • Return for breakfast, check out by mid-morning

  • Optional Stop: Visit the equator marker near Nanyuki on the return drive

  • Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon

🐾 Combo Safari Package: Samburu + Lake Nakuru or Maasai Mara

🔁 Option A: Samburu + Lake Nakuru (4 Days)

  • Day 1-2: Samburu (as above)

  • Day 3: Drive to Lake Nakuru (~5 hrs), evening game drive around the flamingo-filled lake and rhino sanctuary

  • Day 4: Morning game drive, then return to Nairobi

🦁 Option B: Samburu + Maasai Mara (6 Days)

  • Day 1-2: Samburu

  • Day 3: Transit to Maasai Mara via overnight stop in Lake Naivasha or Nairobi

  • Day 4-5: Maasai Mara safari with Big Five tracking and optional hot-air balloon ride

  • Day 6: Return to Nairobi

Add-ons available: Hot air balloon ride, bush dinner, professional photography guide

✍️ Cultural Blog Series for Website or Social Media

📰 Series Title: “Return to Roots: Culture & Connection in Kenya”

Episode Blog/Social Title Summary
1 “Who Are the Samburu People?” Origins, customs, and similarities to the Maasai — understanding their way of life
2 “The Samburu Special Five: Wildlife You Won’t See Anywhere Else” Education + beautiful images of Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, etc.
3 “What to Expect During a Samburu Village Visit” Do’s and don’ts, cultural etiquette, how Kama-Shera ensures respect
4 “Why Northern Kenya Feels Like the Real Africa” Reflection piece on the remoteness, simplicity, and authenticity of the north
5 “From America to Samburu: A Diaspora Story” A real or fictionalized short story of a Black American reconnecting with Africa through Samburu culture

Each blog post can be paired with a short Instagram/Facebook version, and quotes/stats for reels or TikTok captions.

🗺️ Visual Map & Design Suggestions

🗺️ Interactive Map Features (For Website)

  • Highlight key destinations: Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Nairobi

  • Show drive times and routes

  • Use colorful region-based shading (Northern, Central, Southern Kenya)

🎨 Icons for Website/Itinerary Pages:

  • 🐘 Elephant – Safari experience

  • 🛖 Hut – Cultural village visit

  • 📷 Camera – Photography spot

  • 🌄 Mountain – Scenic viewpoint

  • 🦩 Flamingo – Lake Nakuru feature

  • 🦓 Zebra – Samburu Special Five

  • 🗺️ Map – Travel planner/route

  • 🕊️ Feather – Birdwatching

📸 Recommended Image Types:

  • Red-dusted elephants of Tsavo

  • Samburu warriors in traditional attire

  • Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffes in golden light

  • Mt. Kilimanjaro behind Amboseli’s elephants

  • Hot air balloon over the Mara

  • A wide-angle shot of the Ewaso Ng’iro River at sunset