3-Day Samburu National Reserve Safari with Rare Northern Wildlife

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot iconic wildlife like elephants, leopards, Grevy's zebra, and reticulated giraffes
• 02 Explore Samburu's rugged beauty on guided game drives along the Ewaso Ng'iro River
• 03 Discover rare species like gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and the striking Somali bee-eater
• 04 Enjoy a full day to maximize wildlife viewing in Samburu National Reserve

Embark on a captivating 3-day safari through Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya, where rugged beauty meets rare wildlife. This remote region offers a truly distinctive safari experience, home to species found nowhere else in the country, from Grevy's zebra and reticulated giraffe to gerenuk and Somali ostrich. With guided game drives along the Ewaso Ng'iro River, you'll have time to appreciate the exceptional diversity and untamed charm that set Samburu apart from more traditional safari circuits.

Embark on a captivating 3-day safari through Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya, where rugged beauty meets rare wildlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nairobi, Samburu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

From Nairobi to Samburu and Your First Game Drive

• Your professional safari guide will meet you at your hotel or residence for a briefing before you head to the jewel of the north, Samburu Game Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch.
• Later in the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in search of African elephants, leopards, lions, and the African sunset.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Exploration in Samburu

• Enjoy a tailored game drive designed to give you maximum time and opportunity to explore Samburu National Reserve. Watch elephants wallowing and enjoying the brown waters of the Ewaso Ng'iro River. Reticulated giraffes dot the landscape, while the spear-horned oryx, the giraffe antelope, the gerenuk, the endangered Grevy's zebra, and the unique Somali ostrich are among Samburu's highlights. It is also one of the best places to see the beautiful spotted cat, the leopard, birds of prey, the Somali bee-eater, beautiful woodpeckers, and cheetahs.

3

Day 03

Return to Nairobi

• Final day with us.
• Leave the lodge after breakfast and head back to Nairobi, arriving by early evening. You will be transferred to your hotel or to the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guaranteed safari confirmations
• Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser (ideal for game viewing and photography)
• Full-board accommodation whilst on safari
• All park entrance fees, including government taxes
• Service of an English-speaking professional driver/guide
• Extensive game drives
• All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
• Bottled water whilst on safari
• Start and end in Nairobi
• Personalised service

What's Not Included

• Tips
• Laundry
• Beverages/drinks
• International flights
• Visas
• Items of a personal nature
• Any other extras not detailed in the itinerary
• Optional activities

What to bring

• It will be dusty during the game drives, so bright colours are discouraged.
• Bring some sunscreen.
• I recommend pants that you can easily unzip and convert into shorts.
• We will have some hats for you.
• Don't forget to carry your camera with you.

Know before you go

• In Kenya, we have all seasons in one day, literally. Early mornings will be chilly (15 to 20 degrees centigrade), and at midday, it can be 25 to 28 degrees, before turning chilly again in the late evening and night.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.