This itinerary may be operated independently or added
into a larger program.
DAY 1 LOISABA, Laikipia
Arrive Loisaba Wilderness Loisaba Lodge. Enjoy tennis,
swimming or even a horse ride through the bush. After lunch
just relax or pamper yourself in our tranquil spa with
a massage. Late afternoon game drive, exploring vast tracts
of unspoilt areas in our private wilderness, observe the
wildlife and take in the dramatic scenery.
DAY 2 STARBEDS – KIBOKO OR KOIJA
After an early breakfast walk from the Lodge into the
valley taking in the panoramic views and if you are lucky – observe
the shy Greater Kudu browsing on the slopes. Other animal
encounters may include Giraffe, Impala, Cheetah and Elephant – to
name a few. Finally down to the Starbeds where your hosts
are Samburu Warriors, clad in traditional regalia, who
will serve you a sumptuous lunch. Relax after lunch and
when the afternoon heat gives way to the coolness of the
African evening, head out for a drive on the plains tracking
big mane lions and other game. Return early evening to
a roaring camp fire and dinner by candle light, before
retiring to your platform for blissful sleep under the
canopy of the African sky.
DAY 3 STARBEDS – KIBOKO OR KOIJA
After an early morning breakfast perhaps head across to
the other starbeds on foot, on camels or by 4 wheel drive
while the morning is still cool, follow the evening tracks
and signs left by the wildlife, still fresh in the soft
earth, catch the brilliant colours of birdlife feeding
from the trees, the busy insects flitting from plant to
plant, time is of no essence. Enjoy cool drinks under the
shade of a gnarled acacia tree. Guests can choose to walk,
trek with camels or raft along the meandering river.
DAY 4 SABUK, Laikipia (Fly camp walking with
camels )
From the Starbeds after an early breakfast the Samburu
Warriors prepare their camel train. A short 2 ½ hour
trek following the river takes us through this stunning
terrain up and over gentle hills down to Sabuk lodge perched
on the escarpment cliffs overlooking the tumbling river
below. Here you can relax, swim in the river or take another
short walk with your guide exploring the nearby riverines,
hills and gullies. Return to the lodge for sundowners and
a candlelit dinner.
DAYS 5 & 6 SABUK, Laikipia – Optional
fly camp with Camels Trekking
One of these days will be spent walking and or riding
with camels, returning at dusk to a fully hosted fly camp
set along the dramatic gorges of the Ewaso Nyiro river.
The trek is easy and good for inquisitive family groups
wishing to learn more about bush craft and its natural
inhabitants at close quarters. The other day will be spent
at the lodge exploring the hills nearby for wildlife on
foot, perhaps spending a leisurely afternoon swimming in
the cool waters of the river below the lodge.
DAY 7 DEPARTURE
After breakfast transfer to the airstrip to be collected
for your onward arrangements.
