Kenya · Safari

3-Day Samburu Wildlife Safari from Nairobi with the Samburu Special Five

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot Samburu's special five, including the reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra
  • 02 Explore the wildlife-rich landscapes along the Ewaso Ng’iro River
  • 03 Look out for rare northern species such as the Somali ostrich and gerenuk
  • 04 Enjoy multiple game drives across Samburu National Reserve

Spend time in the expansive grasslands of Samburu National Reserve, on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River in Kenya, for a chance to see varied wildlife. Explore the unique landscape of this major reserve and look out for lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, gazelles, and Samburu's special five, including the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx.

Go on early morning and afternoon game drives.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Samburu
Languages English, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

  • Pick-up at 07:00 am and drive north to Samburu National Reserve, arriving at around 1:00 pm in time for lunch.

  • Proceed for an afternoon game drive in search of Samburu's special five: the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and a host of big game, including elephant and lion.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

2
Day 02

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives in Samburu

  • Go on early morning and afternoon game drives. Samburu is also home to the third of Kenya’s giraffe species - the rare reticulated giraffe, found only in the northern parks. This is also where you can see the blue-legged Somali ostrich, the long-necked gerenuk gazelle, and the straight-horned Beisa oryx antelope.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.

3
Day 03

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Proceed for a game drive en route to Nairobi, arriving at around 4:00 pm.

  • Drop off at the hotel or airport for the onward flight.

Samburu National Reserve grasslands, Ewaso Ng’iro River, Nairobi to Samburu drive

Where this trip takes you

Samburu National Reserve grasslands, Ewaso Ng’iro River, Nairobi to Samburu drive

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

  • Transport in a 6-8-seater luxury open-roof Land Cruiser/minivan

  • 2 nights’ accommodation in the preferred camp/lodge

  • All meals for the 3 days

  • Comprehensive game drives for the 3 days

  • English-speaking Kenya 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

  • Tips

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Personal insurance

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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