- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

11-Day Kenya by Camel and Horse-Back

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Start your trip in the red soils of Samburu, where beautifully-clad tribesmen escort you across the wilderness atop their treasured camels. Then, put your feet up in the back of a safari vehicle and search the banks of the mighty Ewaso Nyiro for leopard, elephant and giraffe. Lewa is only a short drive away, but a vastly different landscape with the option of camel or horseback to explore. Head on up the escarpment to Laikipia’s quiet, private ranches and journey across the plains on horseback.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Kenya

You'll visit Nairobi, Samburu NR, Lewa Conservancy & Laikipia

This tour starts and ends in Nairobi - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be run exclusively for you. Transfers and game drives at private camps will be shared.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1-3	Sasaab Camp Luxury tented camp just outside Samburu NR	All Meals Included
4-7	Lewa Wilderness Lodge Luxury lodge inside Lewa Conservancy (Laikipia)	All Meals Included
8-10	Borana Lodge Luxury lodge inside Laikipia	All Meals Included
11	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast Included

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1-3 Enjoy Kenyan hospitality, Moroccan style and global appeal

Not all safari camps are of the canvas and game driving variety and Sasaab is definitely one of them. Well, there’s a little bit of canvas around and you can certainly game drive in the striking wild lands of the Samburu and Buffalo Springs reserves, but that’s just the beginning; there’s also camel rides, spa treatments, fly camping and walking safaris at this elegant Moroccan-inspired retreat. As the only tourist initiative in the area, ties with the local Samburu are strong and $50 from each stay is donated to the 600 families in the Westgate Community Conservancy. Beautifully designed, ethical and eco-friendly… could this be the perfect safari camp? As the only lodge for miles around, activities at Sasaab are unique and private. Visits to the local Samburu community are wonderful and varied; stop off at the market, visit the school, play football with the kids or even have dinner. Fly camping is another not-to-be-missed opportunity and can even be done for more than one night.

Main Destination:	Samburu National Reserve
Best Time to Visit June to September and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain) Wildlife in Samburu National Reserve Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Zebra Common Hippo Common Leopard Occasional Buffalo Occasional Hyena Occasional Lion Rare Cheetah Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None Wildebeest None Wild Dog Rare to none
Accommodation:	Sasaab Camp Luxury tented camp located just outside Samburu NR
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4-7 An adventurous safari hideaway at the foot of Mount Kenya

Established in 1972 in the Lewa Conservancy in Northern Kenya, Lewa Wilderness is one of the country's oldest safari camps where you can see the Big Five in unaffected and authentic comfort. Found inside 62,000 acres of conserved land, the camp is surrounded by well maintained gardens and views stretching over the valley and towards the hills. Here conservation and respect for the wildlife work hand in hand with a passionate team dedicated to creating an unpretentious and memorable guest experience. Don't miss the opportunity to do as much as possible when it comes to activities at the lodge. Day and night game drives, horseback and walking safaris and hikes amongst the abundant wildlife to be found in the conservancy. There is even a gym and tennis court to keep you fit, both with wonderful views over the bush so you don't miss any animal sightings even while working up a sweat!

Main Destination:	Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Laikipia)
Best Time to Visit June to September (Dry season) High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather Jun to Sep and Dec to Feb (Less rain) Wildlife in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Laikipia) Elephant Common Giraffe Common White Rhino Common Black Rhino Common Buffalo Common Zebra Common Lion Occasional Cheetah Occasional Wildebeest Occasional Hippo Occasional Leopard Rare Hyena Rare Wild Dog Rare
Accommodation:	Lewa Wilderness Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Lewa Conservancy
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 8-10 Enjoy serenity at Borana Lodge in Laikipia

When the grandfather of the present owners of Borana arrived in this spot, he simply fell in love with its isolation and wildness. Now his descendants have built a lodge on the land that he adored. Made of local, sustainable materials, Borana Lodge sits subtly on this malaria-free landscape, with panoramic views across the Samangua Valley and the Lewa Plains to the Ngare Ndare Forest and Mount Kenya beyond. There's no shortage of activities to suit everyone. Day and evening game drives, horseback and guided walking safaris, mountain biking, really good birding, fly fishing, joining an anti-poaching team, a visit to a permaculture farm and even, weather permitting, paragliding! Or simply spend a day at the lodge, enjoying the pool with its Samangua Valley backdrop. If you are exploring, look out for African wild dog, spotted and striped hyaena, zebra and antelope galore and a number of cat species.

Main Destination:	Laikipia Plateau
Best Time to Visit June to September (Dry season) High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather Jun to Sep and Dec to Feb (Less rain) Wildlife in Laikipia Plateau Elephant Common Giraffe Common White Rhino Common Black Rhino Common Lion Common Zebra Abundant Buffalo Common Wildebeest Common Hippo Common Hyena Common Leopard Occasional Cheetah Occasional Wild Dog Occasional
Accommodation:	Borana Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Laikipia
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 11 Finish in Nairobi

You will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:	Nairobi Airport
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Next: Rates

Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

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Start dates	Solo 1 room	2+ people Sharing rooms

Jan 1, 2020 - May 30, 2020	$10620	$8396
May 31, 2020 - Jun 19, 2020	$10928	$9173
Jun 20, 2020 - Sep 9, 2020	$12160	$9873

Sep 10, 2020 - Sep 30, 2020	$10928	$9173
Oct 1, 2020 - Dec 15, 2020	$10620	$8396
Dec 16, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	$12160	$10184