Kenya · 5 days · Midrange
5 Days Samburu, Lake Bogoria, Baringo & Lake Nakuru Private Lodge Safari
A private lodge safari off the usual circuit: Samburu's northern wildlife, the birdlife of Lake Baringo, the hot springs of Lake Bogoria and a final game drive at Lake Nakuru.
- Duration
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Countries
- Kenya
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Nairobi
- Tier
- Midrange
- Format
- Private safari
01 / Overview
The journey in brief.
A private lodge safari off the usual circuit: Samburu's northern wildlife, the birdlife of Lake Baringo, the hot springs of Lake Bogoria and a final game drive at Lake Nakuru.
This 5-day midrange itinerary starts in Nairobi and ends in Nairobi. Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni + Overnight at the lodge.
- Ideal for
- Birdwatchers · Returning visitors · Photographers
- Safari style
- Midrange · Private · Photography
Destination guides: Samburu · Lake Nakuru
Route
Nairobi
Start
Samburu
Stop 1
Lake Baringo
Stop 2
Lake Bogoria
Stop 3
Lake Nakuru
Stop 4
Nairobi
Finish
02 / Highlights
What stays with you.
- 01
Samburu's "Special Five" species
- 02
Hippos, crocodiles and birds at Lake Baringo
- 03
Geysers and hot springs at Lake Bogoria
- 04
Rhino sanctuary at Lake Nakuru
03 / Day by day
Travel it day by day.
5 days · driving times are approximate
Day 1 · Approx. 6 hours by road
Nairobi to Samburu
Leave Nairobi after breakfast and drive through the coffee and tea country of the central highlands, past Mount Kenya and down to the Laikipia plains and semi-arid Samburu. After lunch and a rest at the lodge, an afternoon game drive in search of reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra and Beisa oryx.
- Meals
- Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Samburu — Overnight at the lodge
Day 2
Full day in Samburu
Morning and afternoon game drives with a break at the lodge in the heat of the day. Samburu offers good chances of leopard along the riverbanks and the northern specialists known as the Samburu Special Five: Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and Beisa oryx.
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Samburu — Overnight at the lodge
Day 3 · Approx. 5 hours by road
Samburu to Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria
Drive west to Lake Baringo, a freshwater Rift Valley lake known for its birdlife, hippos and crocodiles, then continue to Lake Bogoria, where hot springs and geysers steam along the shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Lakes Bogoria & Baringo — Overnight at the lodge
Day 4 · Approx. 2 hours by road
Lake Bogoria to Lake Nakuru
Stop at Bogoria's geysers in the morning light, then continue with a picnic lunch to Lake Nakuru for an afternoon game drive. The park is one of the few places in Africa to see both white rhino and the rare Rothschild's giraffe, and over 400 bird species have been recorded here.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Lake Nakuru — Buraha Zenoni
Day 5 · Approx. 3–4 hours by road
Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
An early game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, breakfast, then the drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Overnight
- End of safari
04 / Where you stay
Comfortable lodges.
Where the itinerary says “overnight at the lodge”, we propose specific lodges with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
- Samburu2 nights
Overnight at the lodge
- Lakes Bogoria & Baringo1 night
Overnight at the lodge
- Lake Nakuru1 night
Buraha Zenoni
Quick planning facts
- Duration
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Countries
- Kenya
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Nairobi
- Tier
- Midrange
- Format
- Private safari
- Accommodation
- Buraha Zenoni + Overnight at the lodge
- Best for
- Birdwatchers · Returning visitors
05 / What’s included
Clear from the start.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and guaranteed window seats
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Lodge accommodation as described in the itinerary
- Meals as listed day by day
- Park, reserve and conservancy entry fees for the areas visited
- Game drives as listed in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Guaranteed departure for two or more travellers
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and phone calls
- Optional activities not listed as included
- Nature walks, night game drives and camel rides
- Sundowners and bush dinners
- Accommodation in Nairobi
- Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements charged by lodges
06 / Pricing
Honest, complete pricing.
This safari is priced on request. Your quotation covers the complete 5-day package, with the inclusions and exclusions shown on this page.
Price on request
Pricing depends on your dates, group size and accommodation. We will send a clear quote for the complete package.
Optional extras (not included)
- Boat trip on Lake BaringoQuoted on request.
07 / Good to know
Questions, answered.
Important notes
- Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, budget and availability.
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will adapt the day to recent sightings, weather and road conditions.
- Driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions, stops and wildlife encountered along the way.
- Park and conservancy fees are set by the authorities and may change; any change is passed on at cost.
How much does this safari cost?
This 5-day safari is priced on request because rates depend on your dates, group size and accommodation. Send us your details and we will reply with a full quotation for the complete package.
Where does the safari start and finish?
It starts in Nairobi and finishes in Nairobi.
Is this a private or group-joining safari?
This itinerary is quoted as a private safari with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
What accommodation is used?
The itinerary shows where you stay each night. Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Dates, pace, accommodation level and the order of stops can usually be adjusted. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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