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Step into the untamed beauty of Samburu with Escape Pod’s signature 5-day safari—crafted for intentional travelers seeking rare wildlife, cultural depth, and refined comfort. Choose between two distinct experiences: the cliffside serenity of Saruni Samburu or the riverside charm of Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. Both packages include full-board accommodation, guided game drives, and seamless transfers.
Perfect for: Couples, families, solo travelers, and small groups
Departure: Daily from Nairobi (Wilson Airport)
Includes: Flights, transfers, accommodation, park fees, game drives, and curated experiences
Choose Your Lodge:
Option 1: Saruni Samburu – Cliffside Luxury & Cultural Immersion
- Location: Kalama Conservancy
- Style: Open-fronted villas with panoramic views
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- Warrior-guided bush walks and cultural visits
- Stargazing, spa treatments, and private dining
- Access to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary and helicopter excursions
Total Base Price per Person: $5,913
What’s Included:
- 4 nights in a luxury villa (full board)
- Return flights from Nairobi (Wilson) to Samburu
- Kalama Conservancy fees ($130/night × 4)
- Shared day and night game drives in open vehicles
- Guided bush walks with Samburu warriors
- Cultural village visit transfers
- One complimentary 30-minute massage per room
- Bush meals, sundowners, and stargazing
- Soft drinks, house wines, selected beers, and spirits
- Return airstrip transfers
Optional Add-ons:
- Exclusive-use safari vehicle ($350/day)
- Reteti Elephant Sanctuary visit
- Helicopter excursions
- Additional spa treatments
Option 2: Sarova Shaba – Riverside Safari with Heritage Flair
- Location: Shaba National Reserve
- Style: Lush oasis with 85 rooms and vibrant gardens
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- Game drives across Shaba, Buffalo Springs, and Samburu
- Crocodile feeding, Samburu dance performances, riverside dining
- Historic connection to Joy Adamson (Born Free)
Total Base Price per Person: $2,663
What’s Included:
- 4 nights full-board accommodation
- Return flights from Nairobi (Wilson) to Samburu
- Shaba National Reserve park fees ($70/night × 4)
- Shared game drives across Shaba, Buffalo Springs & Samburu
- Nature walks and cultural village visits
- Return airstrip transfers
Optional Add-ons:
- Bush dinners and sundowners
- Birding walks
- À la carte dining and premium beverages
- Morning flight from Nairobi Wilson to Samburu airstrip
- Warm welcome and transfer to your chosen lodge
- Afternoon at leisure: poolside relaxation or spa treatment
- Sundowner and dinner under the stars
- Sunrise game drive in Samburu or Shaba Reserve
- Breakfast with a view
- Visit a local Samburu village or enjoy a guided bush walk
- Afternoon game drive or optional spa treatment
- Evening storytelling or stargazing experience
- Optional helicopter excursion (Saruni) or camel safari (Shaba)
- Leisurely brunch and siesta
- Afternoon game drive with scenic sundowner
- Private dinner or communal boma feast
- Visit Reteti Elephant Sanctuary (Saruni) or Joy Adamson’s legacy sites (Shaba)
- Nature walk or birding session
- Final game drive and farewell dinner
- Sunrise coffee and light breakfast
- Transfer to the airstrip for the return flight to Nairobi
- Optional add-on: overnight in Nairobi or onward travel
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