🗓️ 3-Day Samburu Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi → Samburu National Reserve
- Early morning departure from Nairobi (road or optional flight)
- Scenic drive through Mt. Kenya region
- Arrive at lodge/camp, lunch and relax
- Evening game drive along Ewaso Ng’iro River
- Dinner and overnight stay at camp/lodge
Day 2: Full Day in Samburu
- Sunrise game drive: track the Samburu Special Five
- Breakfast at camp
- Visit to a Samburu Village for cultural experience
- Afternoon at leisure or guided nature walk
- Sunset game drive
- Dinner under the stars, overnight stay
Day 3: Samburu → Nairobi
- Final morning game drive
- Breakfast and checkout
- Return to Nairobi via road or flight
🌍 Combo Safari Options
Option A: Samburu + Lake Nakuru (4 Days)
- Days 1–2: Samburu itinerary
- Day 3: Transfer to Lake Nakuru, game drive in the park
- Day 4: Morning safari and return to Nairobi
Option B: Samburu + Maasai Mara (6 Days)
- Days 1–2: Samburu itinerary
- Day 3: Overnight stop in Lake Naivasha or Nairobi
- Days 4–5: Maasai Mara safari, optional hot air balloon ride
- Day 6: Return to Nairobi
📜 Cultural Blog Series Plan
Series Title: “Return to Roots: Culture & Connection in Kenya”
| Episode | Title | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who Are the Samburu People? | Dive into the history, customs, and values of the Samburu |
| 2 | The Samburu Special Five | Unique animals found only in northern Kenya |
| 3 | Visiting a Samburu Village | Cultural etiquette, expectations, and insights |
| 4 | Why Northern Kenya Feels Real | A reflective piece on unfiltered African landscapes |
| 5 | From America to Samburu | A Diaspora traveler’s journey back to Africa |
🗌 Visual Content Suggestions
Map Layout
- Custom interactive or printable map:
- Nairobi, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara
- Estimated drive times and safari routes
Icons for Site/Itinerary Pages:
- 🐘 Elephant: Safari Adventure
- 🗆️ Hut: Cultural Experience
- 📷 Camera: Photography Hotspot
- ⛰️ Mountain: Scenic View
- 🪩 Flamingo: Lake Nakuru highlight
- 🦓 Zebra: Samburu Special Five
- 🗓️ Calendar: Itinerary Planning
- 🐣 Feather: Birdwatching