Samburu + Laikipia Safari Adventure

On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be greeted by a Vencha representative and transported to the Wilson Airport for your connecting flight to Samburu. Here you’ll be met by your guide from Saruni Samburu and transferred to the lodge, with an optional game drive en route.   
Saruni Samburu is the only lodge in the Kalama Conservancy, which borders the Samburu National Reserve. It’s renowned for its chic, eco-friendly design, with full-board accommodation and a complimentary back and neck massage included in your stay. 

Take time to settle into your suite, then embark on an afternoon game drive through the 200,000-acre pristine wilderness of the Kalama Conservancy. Stop for sundowners at the end of the day while soaking up the breathtaking views.

Begin the day with an early morning game drive through the Samburu National Reserve to spot the “Samburu Special Five” - reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, beisa oryx, Somali ostrich and gerenuk - all of which are rare and occur only in this part of Kenya. You may also be treated to sightings of elephants, lions and leopards, with a picnic lunch served out in the bush before returning to the lodge in the afternoon. 

Enjoy a complimentary half-hour massage at the Samburu Wellbeing Space and an afternoon at your leisure. A delicious dinner of Italian-inspired dishes with then be served, ending an unforgettable day. 

Embark on a morning game drive in the Samburu National Reserve to experience the incredible wildlife sightings along the Ewaso Nyiro. Watch as an endless stream of birds, elephants and antelopes come to refuel along the river banks, with crocodiles lurking in the water below. After lunch back at the lodge, follow one of their knowledgeable Samburu guides on a nature walk to discover the native plant species of the region and witness the rock paintings that decorate the nearby caves.    

In the early evening, head out on a game drive through the Kalama Conservancy, ending with a bush dinner under the stars in the middle of the wilderness. Return to the lodge with a night drive to spot some of the conservancy’s nocturnal species and be greeted to a performance of Samburu warriors dancing around the campfire. 

Begin the day with a 20-minute charter flight from Samburu to Laikipia while enjoying spectacular views en route. You’ll be met by one of our representatives and transferred to the Sanctuary at Ol Lentille, which is one of the most elegant lodges in the area.    

After lunch at the lodge, you may opt to enjoy a spa treatment or take one of the quad bikes into the local village, which is renowned for its weekly livestock market. If you want to stretch your legs, you can embark on a climbing safari to the Ol Lentille Rock to soak up the magnificent views it offers across the region. Return to the lodge for a private dinner at your villa or within the gorgeous library. 

Following a leisurely breakfast in your villa, embark on a guided camel safari into the wilderness, led by local Maasai warriors. End your adventure with a picnic lunch by the river, then learn how to harvest honey the traditional way on the return drive to the lodge.   

In the afternoon, you can indulge in a spa treatment before sundowners are served, followed by an unforgettable bush dinner under the never-ending African sky. 

After breakfast, begin the day with a walking safari to learn about the local wildlife, flora and fauna with the help of a knowledgeable guide. In the afternoon, you may opt to visit a local school or experience the sights, sounds and smells of the weekly livestock market for a culturally enriching experience.    

Return to the lodge for another spa treatment or just kick back with a good book before dinner is served fireside in the library.