4 Days, 3 Nights Samburu Safari: Untamed Beauty of Northern Kenya
Overview
Samburu National Reserve is a rugged and remote wilderness in Northern Kenya that offers a truly authentic safari experience. Less crowded than the southern parks, Samburu is rich in unique wildlife and dramatic landscapes. This 4-day, 3-night safari immerses you in the land of the Samburu people and the iconic “Samburu Special Five” — Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx. With the Ewaso Nyiro River running through the reserve, wildlife thrives here, and you’ll enjoy game drives, cultural interactions, and breath-taking sunsets. Ideal for those seeking off-the-beaten-path adventures, Samburu is raw, real, and unforgettable.
Highlights
- Spotting the Samburu Special Five.
- Ewaso Nyiro River wildlife sightings.
- Cultural interaction with the Samburu people.
- Remote and less-crowded safari experience.
- Dramatic northern Kenya landscapes.
Excludes
- Hot air balloon ride (optional, at an extra cost).
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs and tips.
- Travel insurance.
- Flights to and from Maasai Mara (unless specified).
- Alcoholic beverages.
Itinerary
This tour features game drives in Samburu National Reserve, cultural visits to a Samburu village, and wildlife spotting along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Tour Plan
- Early morning departure from Nairobi.
- Scenic drive through the equator line at Nanyuki, into the Northern Frontier.
- Arrive at Samburu in time for lunch and check-in at the lodge.
- Afternoon game drive in Samburu Reserve.
- Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Early morning game drive to see the Samburu Special Five.
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Optional visit to a Samburu cultural village (additional cost).
- Afternoon game drive with sundowners near the Ewaso Nyiro River.
- Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Early morning nature walk or game drive.
- Visit nearby reserves (like Buffalo Springs, optional).
- Leisurely afternoon at the lodge or one more game drive.
- Dinner and overnight stay.
- Breakfast at the lodge and check out.
- En route game drive as you depart Samburu.
- Return to Nairobi and drop-off at your hotel or airport.
