{"id":1736,"date":"2025-05-01T07:41:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T07:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringkenya.co.ke\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=1736"},"modified":"2025-05-01T07:41:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T07:41:14","slug":"overlanding-samburu-may-edition","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/exploringkenya.co.ke\/index.php\/event\/overlanding-samburu-may-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Overlanding Samburu May Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1737\" src=\"http:\/\/exploringkenya.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Exploring-Kenya-Samburu-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploringkenya.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Exploring-Kenya-Samburu-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/exploringkenya.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Exploring-Kenya-Samburu-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/exploringkenya.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Exploring-Kenya-Samburu-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/exploringkenya.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Exploring-Kenya-Samburu-1-600x750.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>Overlanding Samburu is a trip that takes you to the Northern part of Kenya, one of the scenic places less visited.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the Wonders of Buffalo Springs National Reserve, and Mt. Ololokwe<\/p>\n<p>This untamed wilderness is home to some of Africa\u2019s most unique wildlife, including the iconic <strong>Samburu Special Five<\/strong>\u2014<em>Grevy\u2019s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Buffalo Springs, with its crystal-clear natural springs, offers a refreshing contrast to the arid landscapes, where you can take a dip, while the towering Mt. Ololokwe provides a breathtaking backdrop on the highway.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIP ITINERARY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 1<\/strong><br \/>\n5:00 AM Meet up in CBD, Kencom<br \/>\n5:30 AM Leave Nairobi CBD for Nanyuki.<br \/>\nStop Over\u00a0at Nanyuki Equator for pictures and brunch\u00a0 (Self-sponsored)<br \/>\nWe shall pass by the campsite to drop the chef so he can get started on dinner, drop the luggage as well. Here, you can have a bathroom break and stretch before we head for Mt. Ololokwe.<br \/>\n3:00 PM Proceed to Mt. Ololokwe for pictures, team building, photography and more. There will be\u00a0 a security check on the way, so make sure you have your ID with you.<br \/>\n6:00 PM Drive back to the campsite at Archer&#8217;s post and set-up camp beside R, Ewaso-nyiro<br \/>\n8:40 PM Dinner is served<br \/>\n9:40 PM Gather at the bonfire and enjoy overnight entertainment from great music, dances to games.<br \/>\nGuests retire to bed at their own pleasure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAY 2<\/strong><br \/>\n6:00 AM Breakfast is served.<br \/>\n6:30 AM Depart from the campsite to Buffalo Springs National Reserve for a 3-hour game drive<br \/>\nKeep an eye out for Samburu Special Five &#8211; the Gravy&#8217;s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and the gerenuk.<br \/>\nIf lucky, you might spot Elephants, lions, hippo, Buffalo, Hyenas, antelopes etc.<br \/>\n10:00 AM We shall proceed to Buffalo Springs where you will get a chance to swim at the turquoise blue waters.<br \/>\nYou will also engage in Team Building with aqua Zumba and more.<br \/>\n1:00 PM Drive back to the campsite for lunch.<br \/>\n2:00 PM Un-pitch our tents and pack up our bags.<br \/>\n3:00 PM: Departure to Nairobi.<\/p>\n<p>10:00 PM: Estimated Time of Arrival<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>WHAT TO CARRY<\/strong><br \/>\n1. National ID\/Passport <strong>(COMPULSORY)<\/strong><br \/>\n2. Drinking Water (2L)<br \/>\n3. Snacks and Bitings (Granola bars, rice cakes, juice, milk, biscuits, cookies, crisps, cakes, peanuts,)<br \/>\n4. Fruits (Apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, dried fruits)<br \/>\n5. Warm Jacket for cold mornings and evenings.<br \/>\n6. Two-Day outfits.<br \/>\n7. Towels &amp; Shuka.<br \/>\n8. Sleeping bag\/duvet\/fleece blanket<br \/>\n9. Light wear sweat-proof clothing for activities.<br \/>\n10. Swimming Costumes.<br \/>\n11. Comfortable closed shoes.<br \/>\n12. Sandals, crocs, slides to change into after the activities.<br \/>\n13. Toiletries (Tissue paper, wipes, petroleum jelly)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>N\/B<\/strong><br \/>\nSleeping bags available for hire at KES 300, Singular Tents available at 1,500\/- if you don&#8217;t want to share and rooms available at 2.500\/- if you don&#8217;t want to camp. Rooms are subject to availability, so kindly inform us earlier so we can make the reservations.<br \/>\nSee you then:)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overlanding Samburu is a trip that takes you to the Northern part of Kenya, one of the scenic places less visited. 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