3-Day Samburu's Secret Special Five Midrange Safari

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

Nairobi to Samburu – Into the Northern Wild

Your adventure begins early with a scenic 6–7 hour drive north to Samburu, passing through lush farmland, colorful roadside towns, and the dramatic slopes of Mount Kenya. Stop for a relaxed pit break at Trout Tree Restaurant in Nanyuki or a similar place (your guide will let you know), perfect for stretching your legs over a cup of fresh Kenyan coffee.

Arrive in Samburu in the afternoon and check into your lodge. Later, head out on your first game drive—golden light, red-dusted elephants, reticulated giraffes, and the elusive Grevy’s zebra welcome you into their world. As night falls, you might hear the Ewaso Nyiro River whispering outside your room—a lullaby from the wild.

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 Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu – The Realm of the Special Five

Wake to the calls of hornbills and the soft rustling of doum palms. Set off after breakfast for a full-day game drive through Samburu’s unique semi-arid wilderness. You’re in search of the “Samburu Special Five”—Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and gerenuk.

Stop for a picnic lunch beneath an acacia tree before continuing your search. In the late afternoon, visit a Samburu cultural village, where colorful beadwork, proud traditions, and warm storytelling connect you to Kenya’s rich heritage. Tonight, sit under the stars and feel how vast and sacred this land truly is.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Samburu to Nairobi – Farewell to the North

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and take in your final moments in Samburu’s calm wilderness. Depart mid-morning, retracing your route back toward Nairobi. Stop in Nanyuki to stretch your legs and a last view of Mt. Kenya before continuing on. Arrive in the city by late afternoon, your camera full and spirit fuller — having experienced the rare beauty of Kenya’s wild north.

Drive time: 6 hrs, with a relaxed stop in Nanyuki or Timau (your guide will communicate with you).

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.