3-Day Samburu Private Safari-Mid Range Sopa Lodge

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

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Leave Nairobi behind and journey north past Mount Kenya, where green highlands slowly give way to rugged, untamed landscapes.
Arrive at Samburu Sopa Lodge for lunch and your first taste of the wild.
In the afternoon, head into Samburu National Reserve—your first game drive brings elephants by the river, long-necked giraffes on the horizon, and the thrill of Africa at sunset.

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 Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full day game drives in Samburu National Reserve

Wake up to the sounds of the bush and set out as the reserve comes alive.
Today is all about discovery in Samburu National Reserve—tracking the rare Samburu Special Five and watching predators roam this remote, less-crowded wilderness.
Break for lunch and relaxation, then return for an evening game drive where every turn could reveal something unforgettable.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve - Drive back to Nairobi

Start your day with an early morning game drive or enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge while soaking in the final views of the wilderness. After check-out, begin your journey back to Nairobi. The return drive offers another chance to enjoy Kenya’s diverse landscapes, with optional stopovers for souvenirs or photos.
You’ll arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport for your onward journey—bringing your unforgettable Samburu safari to a close.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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