Day 1 Samburu

Depart Nairobi 0930 passing through the rich agricultural farmland on the slopes of Mt. Kenya to the mainly dry scrub land and open savannah plains of the Samburu Game Reserve. The Samburu and Buffalo Springs reserves, which sit adjacent to each other on the fringe of Kenya's vast, northern desert region are home to a comparatively large number of rare Grevy's zebra and long-necked gerenuk. The banks of the meandering Ewaso Nyiro River which winds through the park provides a striking contrast to the rest of this arid land. Here, animals such as the elephant and oryx come to drink in the shade of the doum palms and ravine forest, while the hippo and crocodile on the other hand make the river their permanent home

Day 2 Samburu

Day spent game viewing in the park and a dip in Buffalo Springs during the hot afternoon may be refreshing.

Day 3 Baringo

Leaving Samburu in the early morning, we make a scenic drive to the west across the Lerochi Plateau, and later descend to the floor of the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Baringo in the afternoon. This is a fresh water lake which supports a great variety of birds as well as hippos and crocodiles. Indeed, the lake is reputed to be the bird-watching centre of Kenya with a resident ornithologist.

Day 4 Lake Nakuru

Early morning head south via Lake Bogoria which is a shallow soda lake with beautiful scenery and also home to a sizeable number of flamingos and other species of birds. The highlights however, is the boiling hot springs and geysers which also contribute to the beauty of the lake scenery. After lunch we proceed to Lake Nakuru in the south - another shallow soda lake which has been described as "an ornithologist paradise and one of the world's most magnificent sights". Here one has an opportunity to see up to two million flamingos besides tens of thousands of other birds. Lake Nakuru also has a rhino sanctuary and also harbours lions, waterhogs, waterbucks, buffaloes, hippos and many other animals.

Day 5 Nairobi

After breakfast we proceed to Nairobi arriving in the early afternoon.

With our Safaris you can follow in the footsteps of the early explorers. and rediscover the source of the Nile, track gorillas in the tropical forests that cover the slopes of extinct volcanoes. These safaris are designed for those in search of a real adventure who enjoy the unpredictable and who want to get away from the well beaten tourist track. We do a lot of camping by streams or riverbeds, in forest, on mountain slopes or on the edge of national parks. The crisp, clear, star filled African night can only be fully appreciated from a campsite deep in the bush, not a modern sound or artificial glow of a nearby town interfering with the feel of nature. Because of the nature of these tours, you are expected to help with the camp chores and the setting up of tents. The camp sites lack the sophistication of those in Western countries and we can’t guarantee a shower every day, or that you won’t get dusty. But your meals will be prepared by our expert safari cooks over wood fires, and you will share the freedom of the open skies each night. Those who join us come from all walks of life and from all nationalities. Age is not important - but we need your sense of humour, your willingness to participate and a spirit of adventure. These will transform the rough journeys into memories of a lifetime.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

• Sleeping bag (available for hire in Nairobi office)

• Money for personal spending and tipping.

• Only a small case or rucksack, as storage space is limited.

• A pair of long trousers and jersey for the cool mornings and evenings in addition to plenty of light clothes for hot days (don't forget a hat), a pillow, good walking shoes.

• Torch, sunglasses, suntan lotion, insect repellent.

• Mineral water for drinking (available in office)

• Camera, films, binoculars, maps, guide-books.

• Toilet paper, towel, soap, toothbrush/paste.

• Flying Doctor's Service Card, available for sale in Nairobi office.

• It is a good idea to bring any drinks you might want around the campfire, they are not always available enroute.

All itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.