Kenya · Safari

3-Day Samburu Safari from Nairobi with Rare Northern Wildlife

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy game viewing in Samburu Game Reserve
  • 02 Spot rare northern species such as the reticulated giraffe and Grevy's zebra
  • 03 See the Ewaso Ngiro River flowing through Kenya's arid north
  • 04 Take in the dramatic backdrop of Ololokwe Table Mountain
  • 05 Encounter the proud culture of the Samburu people

Set out for Samburu Game Reserve on a 3-day safari from Nairobi and enjoy game viewing in one of Kenya's most distinctive northern parks. Spot unique wildlife such as the reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Grevy's zebra, beisa oryx, and vulturine guineafowl, with the Ewaso Ngiro River and Ololokwe Table Mountain adding to the reserve's dramatic setting. Along the way, experience the proud culture of the Samburu people in this arid and beautiful region.

Ololokwe Table Mountain forms a dramatic backdrop to your game viewing.

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

Drive from Nairobi to Samburu and Afternoon Game Drive

  • Pick up from your Nairobi hotel at 07.00 hrs and drive north to Samburu National Reserve, arriving at around 13.00 hrs in time for lunch with your Samburu tour guide.

  • After lunch, proceed for an afternoon game drive in the park, famous for the Samburu semi-nomadic tribesmen, the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk, beisa oryx, and a host of big game, including elephant and lion.

Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp in Samburu Reserve.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Samburu Reserve

  • Spend the full day in Samburu with early morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu Game Reserve, which covers 40 square miles (104 square kilometres). Ololokwe Table Mountain forms a dramatic backdrop to your game viewing. 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 your lodge camp in Samburu Reserve.

Accommodation at: SOPA LODGE SAMBURU

3
Day 03

Return from Samburu to Nairobi

  • After an early morning breakfast at your camp, check out and drive to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.

  • Drop off at your respective hotel or airport.

Samburu National Reserve, Ewaso Ngiro River, Ololokwe Table Mountain

Where this trip takes you

Samburu National Reserve, Ewaso Ngiro River, Ololokwe Table Mountain

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 4x4 Toyota safari van with a game-viewing roof and UHF radio
  • All park entrance fees
  • Full-board accommodation in single, double, or triple room sharing
  • 2 litres of water per person each day
  • English-speaking Kenyan tour guide
  • All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Pick-up and drop-off fares
  • All game drives as per the itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Airport transfers - can be offered at an additional cost
  • Accommodation before and after the safari - can be arranged at an additional cost
  • Personal insurance
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Tipping
  • Surcharge for online payment of the balance (5%)
  • International flights
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Know before you go

  • This tour can be customized.

  • Prices for a solo traveller can be requested.

  • Accommodation is subject to availability.

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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