3-Day Samburu Rare Species Wilderness Safari

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

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Depart Nairobi early for a scenic drive past Mount Kenya, arriving in time for a gourmet lunch at your riverfront camp. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive in Samburu National Reserve to track the rare Reticulated Giraffe and Grevy’s Zebra. As the sun sets, return to your luxury tented suite for a three-course dinner.

Features elevated tented decks overlooking the Ewaso Ng'iro River.

Provides high-end amenities including private en-suite bathrooms and hot showers.

Offers a dedicated viewing deck to watch elephants congregate at the water.

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 Intrepids Tented Camp

• Luxury 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

Spend a full day searching for the "Samburu Special Five" which include the Gerenuk, Somali Ostrich, Beisa Oryx, Grevy’s Zebra, and the Reticulated Giraffe. After a morning game drive, enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of acacia trees. In the afternoon, visit a nearby Samburu village for a deep dive into the local nomadic culture. Return to the lodge for a traditional dinner and cultural storytelling.

Includes guided river walks to observe crocodiles and hippos safely.

Offers a swimming pool to cool off during the midday heat.

Features private game drives in custom-built 4x4 safari vehicles.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Riverine Wonders and Return Journey

Enjoy a final dawn game drive, the best time to catch leopards descending from the riverine trees. After a hearty breakfast at the camp, you will begin your journey back to Nairobi. You will stop for a final lunch at a scenic hotel along the route at your own cost, arriving in the city by late afternoon for your hotel or airport drop-off.

Focuses on the lush palm-fringed banks where elephants congregate.

Includes a professional silver-level guide for the entire duration.

Optional airport transfers for your international flight are available at an extra cost.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

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.