Kenya · Safari

3-Day Samburu National Park Safari from Nairobi with Special Wildlife

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot Samburu's special wildlife, including reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Beisa Oryx, and Somali ostrich
  • 02 Explore reserves with spectacular scenic beauty, rivers, forests, and permanent springs
  • 03 Meet local people and learn about their rich and colourful heritage
  • 04 Look out for leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, and crocodile along the Ewaso Nyiro River
  • 05 Discover a sanctuary with more than 365 recorded bird species

Witness the highlights of Nairobi and Samburu National Park on this safari through spectacular scenic beauty, rivers, and forests. Meet local people and learn about their rich and colourful heritage while exploring reserves with numerous permanent springs and abundant wildlife, including leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River. More than 365 species of birds have been identified in these sanctuaries, making the journey especially rewarding for wildlife lovers.

Meet local people and learn about their rich and colourful heritage while exploring reserves with numerous permanent springs and abundant wildlife, including leopard, hippo, elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, and crocodile in the Ewaso Nyiro River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Samburu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Samburu and Afternoon Game Drive

  • Meet your Samburu safari guide at 7:30 am for a briefing on the safari before departing for Samburu National Park, crossing the thorny landscape of Samburu County along the way.

  • Arrive in Samburu in time for lunch.

  • In the afternoon, look for the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Beisa Oryx, and the blue-necked Somali ostrich.

  • Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge or campsite.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Samburu National Park

  • After breakfast, spend the full day in Samburu National Park.

  • In the afternoon, enjoy game drives in the park, which covers 40 square miles (104 square kilometres).

  • Look for the blue-legged Somali ostrich, the long-necked gerenuk gazelle, and the straight-horned Beisa Oryx antelope.

Dinner and overnight at a lodge or campsite.

3
Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Wake up early for morning game drives in Samburu.

  • Head back to the lodge for breakfast and check out.

  • Depart after breakfast.

  • Drive back to Nairobi.

  • Stop along the way for a chance to buy souvenirs.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 6-8-seater luxury open-roof tour vans

  • 2 nights' accommodation in a preferred camp or lodge

  • All meals for the 3 days

  • Comprehensive game drives for the 3 days

  • Services of a professional Samburu tour guide/driver

  • Pickup and drop-off within some places in Nairobi

  • Entry fees for the driver/guide and the vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Park entry fees

  • Drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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