SAMBURU EDUCATIONAL TOUR * SAMBURU INTERPIDS*
Day 01: NAIROBI-SAMBURU
08:00 hrs, be picked from the school compound and commence a drive Karatina and crossing the equator at Nanyuki, en route to Samburu/Shaba National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch.
Rugged and remote, with the same faunal structure, these wildlife reserves, with a total area of 428 sq. km, lie just within the fascinating semi-desert Northern Frontier District of Kenya.
The tranquil Uaso Nyiro River, flowing through Shaba and Samburu, attract a wide number of rare wildlife and provides a natural habitat for crocodile. Long necked gerenuk, Grevy´s zebra and reticulated giraffe are species not found in the less arid areas to the south. Elephant seek solace and contentment in the shallow waters of this wide sauntering river, fringed with acacia, down palms and tamarind, which together with Buffalo Springs; support a large variety of african mammals, cheetah and leopard being particularly well represented. Doves and guinea fowl abound and the giant Martial Eagle perched on some high vantage point.
The past volcanic intensity of the area is demonstrated by the formidable lava flow at the southern end of Shaba (its name comes from a cone of volcanic rock).
With a magnificent background of jagged, purple mountains, a safari in these small gems in the wildlife wilderness will provide some of the best and most colorful game viewing in the country.
All meals and overnight at SAMBURU INTREPIDS
Day 02: SAMBURU
Morning and late afternoon game viewing drives in this Reserve, with spectacular sceneries and diverse wildlife.
All meals and overnight at SAMBURU INTREPIDS.
Day 03: SAMBURU – NAIROBI
After breakfast at the lodge, embark on your return journey to Nairobi. On arrival in the early afternoon, you will be dropped off at your school premises.
Activities for Students
Day 01: NAIROBI-SAMBURU
08:00 hrs, be picked from the school compound and commence a drive Karatina and crossing the equator at Nanyuki, en route to Samburu/Shaba National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch.
Rugged and remote, with the same faunal structure, these wildlife reserves, with a total area of 428 sq. km, lie just within the fascinating semi-desert Northern Frontier District of Kenya.
The tranquil Uaso Nyiro River, flowing through Shaba and Samburu, attract a wide number of rare wildlife and provides a natural habitat for crocodile. Long necked gerenuk, Grevy´s zebra and reticulated giraffe are species not found in the less arid areas to the south. Elephant seek solace and contentment in the shallow waters of this wide sauntering river, fringed with acacia, down palms and tamarind, which together with Buffalo Springs; support a large variety of african mammals, cheetah and leopard being particularly well represented. Doves and guinea fowl abound and the giant Martial Eagle perched on some high vantage point.
The past volcanic intensity of the area is demonstrated by the formidable lava flow at the southern end of Shaba (its name comes from a cone of volcanic rock).
With a magnificent background of jagged, purple mountains, a safari in these small gems in the wildlife wilderness will provide some of the best and most colorful game viewing in the country.
All meals and overnight at SAMBURU INTREPIDS
Day 02: SAMBURU
Morning and late afternoon game viewing drives in this Reserve, with spectacular sceneries and diverse wildlife.
All meals and overnight at SAMBURU INTREPIDS.
Day 03: SAMBURU – NAIROBI
After breakfast at the lodge, embark on your return journey to Nairobi. On arrival in the early afternoon, you will be dropped off at your school premises.
Activities for Students
- Guided bush walk with the resident naturalist with a study on game tracking, observing animal tracks with the chance to make plaster casts of the animal prints
- Nature walk/tree identification and lessons on herbal medicine
- Early morning game drives and afternoon game drives with bird/animal identification challenge
- Introduction to the Samburu, visit to a Samburu village, a short lecture and a chance to interact with the Samburu from young children to the warriors and village elders
- Traditional singing and dancing learn how to do beadwork and leatherwork.
- The naturalist will talk on the Samburu culture, roles of one in the community, the different stages of life, Samburu folk tales etc.
- Outdoor games e.g. treasure hunts, beach football, swimming, creative activities/drawings, fall game (own Samburu puzzles, mosaic & collage)
- Spend a day visiting a Samburu village with the resident naturalist and learn about their culture, cultural dancing and games e.g. Sling Shots, Samburu Hopscotch, Kimoto, Samburu Predator/Prey game, Samburu Tug-Of-War, learn how to make a bow and arrow and target shooting and how to throw a spear like a Samburu warrior. You will be shown the different roles of the women/men and the Samburu children e.g. Samburu beadwork, how to make fire the Samburu way (twirling sticks), livestock herding, fetching water, collecting firewood etc.
- Experience a camel ride
For booking and more information, please contact us.
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