Kenya · Safari

3-Day Samburu National Reserve Safari with Rare Northern Species

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stop at the Equator crossing point on the journey from Nairobi
02 Look out for Samburu's rare northern species, including Grevy Zebra and Reticulated Giraffe
03 Spot over 900 elephants, large predators, numerous bird species, and occasional wild dogs
04 Enjoy multiple game drives in Samburu National Reserve across morning and evening hours

Travel from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve with a stop at the Equator crossing point en route. The reserve is home to rare northern species such as the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, Vulturine Guinea Fowl, and Beisa Oryx, along with over 900 elephants, large predators, numerous bird species, and occasionally sighted wild dogs. This safari is ideal for wildlife photography enthusiasts and naturalists visiting Africa.

Be on the lookout for the rare northern species such as the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, Vulturine Guinea Fowl, and the Beisa Oryx, also referred to as the Samburu Special.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Nanyuki, Nyeri, Thika, Nairobi, Samburu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Samburu with Equator Stop and Evening Game Drive

Pick-up at 0600 hrs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and head towards Samburu via Thika, Nyeri, and the Nanyuki-Isiolo road.
Short stopovers will be made for restroom use, at the Equator viewpoint, and for refuelling the tour vehicle.
Check in for lunch and rest in the afternoon at Samburu Simba Luxury Camp at 1330 hrs.
Embark on an evening game drive from 1630 hrs to 1800 hrs.

Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02

Morning and Evening Game Drives in Samburu

Before breakfast, set out for a game drive from 0600 hrs to 0830 hrs. Be on the lookout for the rare northern species such as the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, Vulturine Guinea Fowl, and the Beisa Oryx, also referred to as the Samburu Special. Return to the camp.
After breakfast, you are free to engage in personal recreational activities until lunchtime. Alternatively, the traveller could join other groups for activities or set out to take a dip in Buffalo Springs.
After an evening game drive from 1630 hrs to 1800 hrs, check back into the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Set out for an early morning game drive before breakfast from 0600 hrs to 0800 hrs. Return to the camp for breakfast and to pack up your belongings.
Leave for Nairobi at 1000 hrs. Make stopovers en route for restroom use, lunch, or on request.
Reach Nairobi by 1500 hrs for drop-off at your accommodation or the airport.