8 Days
Nairobi -> Samburu -> Mara North -> Nairobi
Silver
Starting From: USD 12,750 Per Person
This is a truly life enriching journey that perfectly combines serenity and thrill, luxury and adventure, amazing wildlife and unique landscapes, giving you the opportunity to protect an endangered species
Find new perspective in the unending vistas of the pristine and untouched wilderness in complete seclusion and exclusivity of three of Kenya’s most iconic wild preserves.
Gain first hand insight of one of the most fascinating tribes in Kenya the Maasai and Samburu. Learn their way of life and delve deeper into their knowledge of the surrounds.
Have an up-close encounter with some of unique wildlife in their natural habitat: the ‘Samburu Special Five’, rare endemic species present only in the arid North, the famously large herds of Samburu elephants and the endangered black rhino, reintroduced to Northern Kenya after 30 years.
On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport, a representative of JABARI will pick you and transfer you to Wilson airport where you shall board a light aircraft to fly you to Samburu Kalama. Upon arrival another representative of ours will collect you from the airstrip and transfer you to Saruni Samburu where you will spend 2 nights in a luxury villa. Spend your afternoon on game drive in Kalama Conservancy exploring over 200,000 acres of pristine wilderness in total privacy and sundowners with a breathtaking view.
Saruni Samburu’s six luxury villas are open and spacious, heralding spectacular views over Kenya’s Northern Frontier District and Mount Kenya in the distance. The warm and welcoming hospitality makes for an intimate and exceptional experience. The lodge is revered for its innovative, eco-chic architecture and interesting design and décor, as well as its Italian-inspired cuisine. Enjoy the vast panoramas from the dining and lounge area, the infinity pool and the Samburu Wellbeing Space.
Samburu National Reserve and contemporary Kalama conservancy make a perfect combo as an off-jumping points for a thrilling safari. During your stay, enjoy morning and evening game drives exploring one of the most iconic natures preserves and one of the most diverse wildlife regions of Kenya throughout your stay, this is your ultimate go to preserve to observe the ‘Special Five’: the reticulated giraffe, the Grevy zebra, the beisa oryx, the Somali ostrich and the gerenuk, all rare species that occur only in this part of the country.
Your stay highlights
Following a lie-in and a hearty breakfast, depart Saruni Samburu accompanied by Samburu guides, driving two hours north west to visit the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in nearby Namunyak Conservancy (visit payable extra & bookable in advance). Arrive in time for the noon time feeding session of the elephants and other residence animals, spend some quality time of interspecies camaraderie
Proceed to Saruni Rhino where you will spend 2 nights. The secluded 3-banda camp of Saruni Rhino, in partnership with Sera Community Conservancy, offers the first rhino tracking experience in East Africa; an amazing walking safari that provides a uniquely thrilling adventure, but also allows guests to actively contribute to the protection of this iconic species. Located in the wild, undiscovered northern frontier of Kenya. Comprising of three elegant ‘bandas’ (rustic stone cottages) it accommodates 8 guests in two double bandas & one larger family
Banda, and a main ‘mess’ cottage for dining and relaxing, Saruni Rhino is nestled amidst swaying doum palms dotted along a dry river bed (the Kauro ‘lugga’, in the heart of the conservancy). The camp has sweeping views of a nearby waterhole and dramatic landscape so typical of the north. There is also a beautiful swimming pool, built in harmony with the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Your stay highlights
Following breakfast in camp, or equipped with a picnic breakfast, leave early morning from Saruni Rhino for your departing onward flight to the Mara, arriving in the Masai Mara an hour and a half after take-off. On arrival at Mara North our representative will pick you from the airstrip and transfer you to Saruni Wild where you will spend 3 nights in a luxury tented camp.
Saruni Wild is a tented camp elegantly and comfortably furnished with all the necessary luxuries of a wild yet classic safari. The camp is located in the heart of the Masai Mara
plains, on the border between Lemek Conservancy and Mara North Conservancy. Surrounded by tens of thousands of acres of pristine, untouched wilderness, the camp has the most classic
Masai Mara setting. The wildlife thrives right next to its tents. Enjoy endless views, fire-lit meals under the vast African sky, guided game drives led by Maasai warriors.
During your stay you will spend exploring the private conservancy in the Mara ecosystem where you will enjoy in total exclusivity. This conservancy allows you to enjoy extra activities beyond the custom game drive mainly offered in the neighboring Masai Mara reserve.
Your stay highlights
Visit the rhino sanctuary on the way to the airstrip. Board a flight to Nairobi Wilson Airport where on arrival you shall be picked by our representative who will whisk you off to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your next destination flight.
End of Signature Experience
Arrangement Cost Starting From USD 12,750 Per Person
Jabari Safaris is a luxury safari company based in the United States with roots in Africa, offering a wide range of luxury holiday packages — from ready-made itineraries to fully customized experiences.
