8 Nights & 9 Days at Samburu and Borana Conservancies
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8 Nights, 9 Days
Specific Tour
30 people
English, Swahili
Overview
Overview
Saruni Samburu – 5 star
4 Nights
ROOMS – 1X DOUBLE ROOM
Saruni Samburu’s six luxury villas are open and spacious, heralding spectacular views over Kenya’s Northern Frontier District and Mount Kenya. The lodge is celebrated for its innovative, eco-chic design as well as its Italian-inspired cuisine. Guests can enjoy the vast panoramas from the dining and lounge area, the two infinity pools and Wellbeing Space. The warm hospitality makes for an intimate and exceptional experience. Saruni Samburu is the only lodge in Kalama Conservancy, bordering Samburu National Reserve, with over 200,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness teeming with wildlife to explore exclusively. Guided by Samburu warriors passionate about their land and culture, you learn first-hand about their fascinating customs and gain ancient, local knowledge about the land and animals – a truly authentic safari experience.
Borana Lodge – 5 star
4 Nights
ROOMS – 1X DOUBLE ROOM
Borana Conservancy lies at the foot of Mt Kenya, a few miles North of the equator at 6,500 feet (almost 2,000 meters) above sea level.
The Conservancy has a unique geographical situation which makes it a haven for a huge diversity of wildlife including black and white rhinos, elephants, lions, leopards, Jackson’s hartebeest, buffalo, and great herds of antelope in the plains; while the cooler forest and rivers shelter bushbuck, otters and leopard.
Borana Lodge is the heart of Borana Conservancy, with a fantastic view of Mount Kenya. The lodge is perched on a hillside above a damn, where herds of elephants regularly gather to bathe at lunchtime.
The combination of privacy, natural beauty, and an abundance of wildlife creates a unique setting for a truly memorable safari experience.
With two strings of experienced safari horses, game walks, mountain bikes, an abundance of birds, cross-cultural experiences, and plenty of excuses for meals and nights in the bush there is never a dull moment at Borana Lodge. Topped off with an in-house Safari Spa, there is something for everybody.
This truly is traveling with a purpose.
Highlights
- 4 days at Saruni Samburu - Kalama Conservancy, Full Board, with everyday game drives
- 4 days at Borana Lodge - Borana Conservancy, Full Board, with everyday game drives
Itinerary
Day 1
Afternoon game drive in Kalama Conservancy exploring over 200,000 acres of pristine wilderness in total privacy and sundowners with a breathtaking view.
INCLUDED
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 2
Enjoy a complimentary half-hour Back & Neck massage upon arriving back at the lodge at the Samburu Wellbeing Space.
INCLUDED
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3
Evening game drive in Kalama Conservancy, the 200,000-acre private wildlife conservancy in which Saruni Samburu is located, ending with a bush dinner under the stars in the middle of the wilderness, and a night drive back to the lodge. The Samburu warriors dancing, candles, and fire under the vast African skies, make this a truly magical experience, and one of the highlights of your stay
INCLUDED
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4
INCLUDED
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5
Depart for Wilson airport and connect to the flight to Borana Lodge
Arrival and transfer from Lewa airstrip to Borana Lodge.
Arrive at Borana Lodge in time for lunch
Settle into your room
Lunch at Borana Lodge
Head to the Borana stables and get acquainted with your horses
Sundowners at the Borana stables
Dinner at Borana Lodge
Night at Borana Lodge
INCLUDED
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 6
Breakfast at Borana Lodge
Spend the heat of the day enjoying the pool and making the most of the in-house masseuse Lunch at Borana Lodge
Head to the Borana stables after tea
Ride to the Borana fly camp Sundowners at location 1 the fly camp with your horses on a picket line
Night at the Fly Camp (The location of the fly camp is dictated by the location of the wildlife and will be set up in two different locations to ensure a thrilling and diverse experience)
INCLUDED
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 7
Early breakfast in camp Depart on horseback with a saddle bag lunch to explore the Ngare Ndare Forest. You will have a chance to swim here so remember to pack your swimming costumes in your saddle bags, towels will be provided.
Return to camp in time for a cup of tea, the camp would have moved locations here so you will experience a completely different part of the conservancy.
Spend the afternoon on a walk or drive, sundowners near Location two of the fly camp.
Night at the fly camp
INCLUDED
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 8
Return to Borana Lodge for breakfast Head to the Waitabit Permaculture Farm after lunch for an insight into where all the fruit, vegetables and meat are source for Borana Lodge.
Lunch at Borana Lodge
After tea head off on foot to Pride Rock, the inspiration for Disney’s Lion King and a wonderful sundowner setting
Return to Borana Lodge in a vehicle with a spotlight to catch a glimpse of the more nocturnal animals such as bush babies and porcupine
Dinner at Borana Lodge
Night at Borana Lodge
INCLUDED
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Day 9
Spend the morning as you, please
Breakfast at Borana Lodge
Depart after breakfast
Return to Nairobi, Wilson airport.
INCLUDED
Bed and Breakfast
Included/Excluded
- SARUNI SAMBURU - Accommodation (full-board accommodation including soft drinks, beers, house wines and select non-luxury spirits), one complimentary Back & Neck massage (30 min.) per room per stay at our Wellbeing Space, limited laundry service, shared day & night game drives in 4x4 vehicles, guided bush walks, bush meals, sundowner & picnic excursions, Warriors Academy (where available and upon request in advance), local cultural visits transfers, all internal flights and return airstrip transfers, airport assistance, temporary Flying Doctors cover, VAT & taxes.
- BORANA LODGE - Mandatory per-person donation to conservation, Full board accommodation, Soft drinks, beers, house wines & selected house spirits, Local airstrip transfers (Borana Conservancy camp; Lewa Downs), All Borana Conservancy-based activities: day camp; night game drives, horse riding, mountain biking, bushwalks, behind the scenes of conservation activities, tours of Waitabit Farm and sundowner excursions.
- SARUNI SAMBURU - Exclusive use of vehicle, conservation fees, premium drinks (champagne, luxury spirits, and special wines), additional Wellbeing Space treatments, any payable extra activities, entry fees to local cultural visits, childcare, transport & entry fees to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Samburu (bookable in advance), gratuities to staff & guides, own private guides & drivers, any payable extra services, anything of a personal nature, international flights & visa fees, late departure fees, and all statutory increases beyond our control.
- BORANA LODGE - Gratuities, Premium spirits, cellar wines and champagne, Adventures beyond Borana Conservancy, Local flights.
