3-Day Samburu Amazing Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

A Velvet Savannah Safaris driver-guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport in the morning and brief you on your upcoming adventure. Travel north across the equator, passing scenic landscapes and lively towns along the way.

Arrive at Samburu National Reserve and check in at Samburu Riverside Camp, your comfortable base set close to the Ewaso Nyiro River. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch, then take some time to relax before heading out for an afternoon game drive.

Explore the reserve’s rugged terrain in search of elephants, lions, leopards, and the famed Samburu Special Five—Beisa oryx, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Somali ostrich. Return to camp for dinner and unwind to the soothing sounds of the African wilderness as night settles over Samburu.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

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HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Samburu Riverside Camp

• Budget tented camp located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Samburu National Reserve Exploration

Enjoy an early breakfast at Samburu Riverside Camp before setting out for a full-day game drive in Samburu National Reserve. Spend the day exploring the park’s striking landscapes—acacia-dotted plains, riverine forests, and rugged hills that create perfect habitats for diverse wildlife.

Your guide will help you track lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the rare species unique to northern Kenya, including the gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Beisa oryx. Midday, take a break for a picnic lunch by the Ewaso Nyiro River, a peaceful spot where animals often gather to drink.

In the afternoon, continue your adventure across different parts of the reserve, discovering new sightings and enjoying sweeping views of the dramatic terrain. As the sun sets, return to Samburu Riverside Camp for dinner, relaxation, and another tranquil night in the wild.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Riverside Camp

• Budget tented camp located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Farewell to Samburu -Drive back to Nairobi

Rise early for a morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve, catching the park as it comes alive with elephants, antelopes, and predators beginning their day. After breakfast, return to Samburu Riverside Camp to freshen up and check out by 10:00 AM.

Before leaving the reserve, you may opt to visit a traditional Samburu village (optional, at an extra cost) to experience the community’s rich culture, customs, and way of life.

Begin your scenic drive back to Nairobi, enjoying changing landscapes and countryside views along the way. Stop for lunch en route before continuing your journey. Arrive in the late afternoon for a drop-off at your hotel or at the airport, marking the end of your Samburu safari adventure—complete with unforgettable wildlife encounters and cultural insights.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.