Spend three days exploring Samburu National Reserve on a private safari designed for travelers who want a shorter Kenya wildlife escape without sacrificing quality game viewing.
Set in Kenya’s semi-arid north along the Ewaso Nyiro River, Samburu is known for dramatic scenery, quieter game-drive circuits, and a strong chance of spotting species that are less common in the southern parks, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and beisa oryx.
Why Choose This Safari
- Private road safari from Nairobi with a dedicated driver-guide.
- Excellent wildlife viewing across riverine forest, open plains, and acacia scrub.
- A strong introduction to northern Kenya for couples, families, and small groups.
- Flexible pace with overnight stays close to the reserve.
Inclusions
- 2 Nights accommodation
- All Park entrance fees
- All meals as per itinerary
- All Transport in a van with a pop roof for easy game viewing and photography.
- Our assistance at any point.
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop off to your hotel/airport
Exclusions
- Gratitutes
- Drinks e.g Alcohol
Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Pick up from your hotel or airport and depart to Samburu National Reserve located in the Northern Kenya arriving in time for lunch.
After lunch, proceed for an afternoon game viewing in the reserve
Samburu is famous for its truly wild semi-arid landscape, and the large concentration of wild animals and bird-life. Together with the adjoining Shaba and Buffalo Springs national reserves, Samburu is popular for hosting the rare Northern-Kenya animal species (Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx and Somali Ostrich) which are not found in the other popular parks and reserves in Kenya. It is also home to all the African big cats (lion, cheetah and leopard), alongside other big game including elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, hippos, impala, water-buck and many others. Samburu is also a renowned bird watching haven, with hundreds of bird species resident here. These include kingfisher, bee-eaters, tawny eagle, guinea-fowll, yellow throated spur-fowl, lilac-breasted roller, red-billed horn bill, secretary bird, Verreaux’s eagle, superb starling, yellow-billed hornbill and vultures.The unique culture of The Samburu tribe who live in the region is the icing to cake for the amazing Samburu National Reserve.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Simba lodge(http://www.simbalodges.com/samburu-simba-lodge)
Day 2: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve
Early morning game drive in the reserve. Later, return to the camp for breakfast. Rest of the mid-morning at relaxation. After lunch, proceed for an afternoon game drive in the reserve.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Simba lodge(http://www.simbalodges.com/samburu-simba-lodge)
Day 3: Samburu to Nairobi
Early breakfast then check out followed by a short game drive of the reserve thereafter drive back to Nairobi with drop off at your hotel or airport (lunch on own expenses on this day)
COST:
LOW SEASON RATES (JANUARY- JUNE)
1 person is USD 1185
2-3 people is USD 815 per person
4-5 people is USD 710 per person
6-7 people is USD 670 per person
HIGH SEASON RATES (JULY- DECEMBER)
1 person is USD 1450
2-3 people is USD 950 per person
4-5 people is USD 820 per person
6-7 people is USD 760 per person
