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

Day 1: Nairobi → Samburu National Reserve

Morning:
- Depart Nairobi at 7:00 AM by road (or optional domestic flight to Samburu airstrip)
- Scenic drive through Mt. Kenya region and Isiolo town
- Brief stopover at the Equator marker for photos
Afternoon:
- Arrive at your selected lodge or luxury tented camp by 1:30 PM
- Welcome drink and check-in
- Lunch followed by rest and orientation
Evening:
- First game drive along the Ewaso Ng’iro River
- Spot elephants, giraffes, lions, and the unique Samburu Special Five
- Return for dinner and a cultural storytelling session by the bonfire
Overnight:
- Stay at Samburu Intrepids, Elephant Bedroom Camp, or equivalent

Early Morning:
- Sunrise game drive to catch predators and grazers before the heat sets in
- Look out for Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk
Late Morning:
- Return to camp for a hearty breakfast
- Visit a nearby Samburu village with a local guide
- Learn about cultural traditions, dances, and pastoralist lifestyles
Afternoon:
- Lunch at camp and siesta
- Optional: Guided nature walk or birdwatching
Evening:
- Sunset game drive for golden-hour photography
- Sundowner drinks served at a scenic lookout point
- Return to camp for dinner under the stars
Overnight:
- Same lodge or luxury camp

Morning:
- Optional early morning game drive
- Return for breakfast
- Checkout and depart Samburu by 9:30 AM
Afternoon:
- Arrive back in Nairobi by 3:00–4:00 PM (or via scheduled flight)
Optional add-ons:
- Stop at Nanyuki or the Equator for shopping/lunch

Days 1–2: Follow Samburu itinerary
Day 3:
- Depart Samburu after breakfast
- Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park by afternoon
- Enjoy an evening game drive
- Spot flamingos, white rhinos, and Rothschild giraffes
- Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or equivalent
Day 4:
- Early morning safari and breakfast
- Return to Nairobi by mid-afternoon

Days 1–2: Follow Samburu itinerary
Day 3:
- Depart Samburu and stop overnight in Lake Naivasha or Nairobi (based on logistics)
- Optional boat ride at Lake Naivasha
Days 4–5:
- Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Afternoon and full-day game drives in the Mara
- Spot the Big Five and, if in season, the Great Migration
- Optional hot air balloon safari
Day 6:
- Final morning drive and return to Nairobi

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

Custom interactive or printable map:
- Highlight Nairobi, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara
- Mark drive times and travel connections