3-Day Luxury Samburu Wildlife 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 in the morning and travel north toward Samburu through the changing landscapes of central Kenya. The journey passes through fertile agricultural areas and highland scenery before gradually transitioning into the rugged, semi-arid environment surrounding the reserve. The route offers an interesting introduction to northern Kenya and its dramatic landscapes.

Arrive at your luxury accommodation and take time to settle in before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Explore the reserve's plains and riverine habitats while searching for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Your guide will also focus on Samburu's distinctive northern species, including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich.

Transport: Nairobi → Samburu National Reserve
Distance: Approximately 350 km
Travel Time: Approximately 6–7 hours
Vehicle: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle or pop-up roof minivan.

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:

Ashnil Samburu Camp

• Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Luxury Samburu Wildlife Experience

Spend the day exploring Samburu with expertly guided morning and afternoon game drives. Start early when wildlife is most active, searching for elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and the reserve's distinctive northern species. Your guide can tailor the experience around photography, predators, birdlife, or particular species you hope to encounter.

Return to your luxury accommodation for a relaxing midday break before heading out again in the afternoon. Continue exploring different sections of the reserve while enjoying its rugged hills, open plains, and riverine scenery. The combination of personalized guiding, flexible game viewing, and premium accommodation creates a relaxed and immersive safari experience.

Transport: Game drives within Samburu National Reserve
Travel Time: Varies according to the selected game-drive route
Vehicle: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle or pop-up roof minivan.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Ashnil Samburu Camp

• Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

Begin your final morning with an early game drive through Samburu. The cooler conditions provide another opportunity to encounter elephants, lions, leopards, Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and other wildlife. Your guide will focus on productive areas while taking advantage of the beautiful morning light for photography.

After your final wildlife experience, depart Samburu and travel back toward Nairobi through central Kenya. Watch the landscape change from the dry northern environment to greener highlands and agricultural countryside. Arrive in Nairobi later in the day, concluding your three-day luxury wildlife escape.

Transport: Samburu National Reserve → Nairobi
Distance: Approximately 350 km
Travel Time: Approximately 6–7 hours
Vehicle: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle or pop-up roof minivan.

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.