Kenya · Safari

3-Day Samburu National Reserve Safari from Nairobi with Rare Species

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Game drives in Samburu National Reserve
  • 02 Spot rare northern species such as the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, and Reticulated Giraffe
  • 03 Look out for the Samburu Special, including the Gerenuk, Vulturine Guinea Fowl, and Beisa Oryx
  • 04 Enjoy splendid views of Mt. Kenya and cross the equator en route from Nairobi

This 3-day safari takes you from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve, a rewarding wildlife destination known for its rare northern species such as the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, and Reticulated Giraffe. The reserve is also home to over 900 elephants, large predators, numerous bird species, and the occasionally sighted wild dogs. Ideal for wildlife photography enthusiasts and naturalists visiting Africa, the journey also offers a chance to observe the region's various subsistence farming activities along the way.

This 3-day safari takes you from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve, a rewarding wildlife destination known for its rare northern species such as the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, and Reticulated Giraffe.

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 Yes
Cities Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Samburu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Samburu via the Equator and Mt. Kenya Views

  • Pick up from a place of your choice in Nairobi at 0600 hrs. Depart by road towards the Samburu Game Reserve, crossing the equator from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere and driving past splendid views of Mt. Kenya.
  • Arrive at the camp or lodge in time for lunch, relax for a while, and set out on an evening game drive at 1600 hrs before returning to the camp for dinner.

Dinner and overnight at your preferred lodge/camp.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Samburu Game Reserve

  • After breakfast, spend the day in the Samburu Game Reserve searching for the Big Five and the Samburu Five, the reserve's rare species of fauna, while observing the vast unspoiled scenery during morning and afternoon game viewing drives. The park is plentiful with crocodiles basking on muddy riverbanks and velvet monkeys frolicking in the late afternoon sun. Be on the lookout for 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.

Dinner and overnight at your preferred lodge/camp.

3
Day 03

Early Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • On your last day at the reserve, take an early morning game drive with your guide at 0600 hrs. Breakfast will be served at the lodge, and then you will head back to Nairobi by road, with a lunch stop en route. Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon. This is the end of the tour.
Samburu National Reserve, Mt. Kenya views, crossing the equator

Where this trip takes you

Samburu National Reserve, Mt. Kenya views, crossing the equator

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a customized safari vehicle with a pop-up rooftop
  • Accommodation at your preferred budget, standard, or luxury lodge/camp
  • Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Services of an experienced Nairobi driver/guide
  • Comprehensive game drives
  • Park entrance fees
  • Bottled drinking water whilst on safari
  • Pick up/drop off at hotel/residence

What's Not Included

  • International air ticket fare
  • Accommodation in Nairobi
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Drinks and gratuity for waiters, porters, and driver
  • Personal expenses such as travel insurance
  • Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions

What to bring

  • Comfortable sneakers, sandals, or walking shoes for game walks.
  • Flip-flops or similar for in-room use, or even in the safari vehicle.
  • A baseball cap or hat to keep dust and sun off your head.
  • A windbreaker or fleece jacket for layering during game drives and in the evening.
  • A DSLR camera, extra camera batteries, and a back-up camera.

Know before you go

  • It's okay to ask questions of your guides.
  • Be vaccinated.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
JKIA Terminal 2, 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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