The Samburu National Reserve is a game reserve on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro river in Kenya. Sporting awe inspiring, iconic acacia trees against an arid, red African soil. Samburu is home to what is referred to as the “special five” species: Grevy zebra, Somali ostrich, Reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and the Beisa Oryx. In addition to these rare beauties, Samburu is also home to all three big cats, the lion, cheetah, and leopard. Wild dog sightings are not common but still possible. And a population of over 900 Elephants attract photographers from around the world. Last year we had backlit dust with oryx fighting, it was great fun.

Vehicles

We will use 1 stretch/modified Toyota Land Cruisers. There will be three rows of seats in the vehicle so that each person has a row to themselves. That way everyone can shoot unencumbered irrespective of what side of the vehicle the action is taking place.

The vehicle is designed so that you can shoot out of the sides or standing, out of the top. The top of the vehicle has two roof hatches which we remove at the start of each day (they rest on the top of the vehicles next to the openings such that they can put back on if it rains or if we need shade.

The side of the vehicle comprises either a large roll down windows or roll up, transparent canvass sides. Again, we roll these canvases side up before we go out each day but if it rains, they can quickly be rolled down.

Included

Accommodations is single rooms.

Upscale Samburu lodge.

All meals once we get to our camp.

Domestic flights with ample weight allowance for baggage.

Guaranteed row and window seat in a private 4X4 land cruiser

Park fees

Bottled drinking water in safari vehicles and rooms.

Not Included

International flights

e-Visa

Travel and Medical insurance

Personal purchases (including beverages, laundry, phone calls, etc)

Accommodations before or after the tour

Tips for drivers/guides/camp-approximately $400.00 per participant.