Samburu National Park Safari
Travel Guide
Prepare to be transported to a land of stark beauty and extraordinary creatures! This 3-day Samburu safari extension invites you to explore a wild and untamed corner of Kenya, where the landscapes are as captivating as the wildlife.
Journey north, crossing the equator, and enter the arid realm of Samburu National Reserve. Here, amidst the dramatic scenery, you'll encounter animals found nowhere else in Kenya: the graceful gerenuk with its impossibly long neck, the strikingly patterned Grevy's zebra, the statuesque Beisa oryx, and the reticulated giraffe with its intricate coat.
The life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River draws an abundance of wildlife, offering incredible opportunities to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and even the elusive wild dog.
This is a safari for the adventurous soul, a chance to witness the resilience of life in a harsh yet breathtaking environment. Get ready to be amazed by the unique wonders of Samburu!
Itinerary
Drive to Samburu National Park.
Our Driver-guide will pick you from your hotel at 8:00 am or the airport, depart for the semi-arid Samburu Game Reserve. En-route stop briefly at the Equator Crossing point. Arrive Samburu in time for lunch. Relax after lunch and then take an afternoon game drive at 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm.
Explore the vast arid landscapes of Samburu National Reserve on morning and afternoon game drives. The Ewaso Nyiro River provides the lifeblood of this harsh wilderness, without which the game would not survive. You'll see animals here that you won't see in the south: the impressive Beisa oryx which stand a meter at the shoulder and thrive because of a physiological ability to store water, the reticulated giraffe, the thin-striped Grevy's zebra and the gerenuk antelope with its improbably long neck.
This is also lion country - the Samburu was home to George and Joy Adamson who raised Elsa and brought us Born Free. Samburu's remoteness means it has clung to much of its appeal of yesteryear, it feels as untamed as it looks.
Return to the lodge by evening.
Dinner and overnight. Samburu Intrepids Camp/Samburu Sopa Lodge /Sarova Shaba Game Lodge/Elephant Bedroom Camp.
Full day in Samburu National Park
Samburu Reserve is one of the famous Safari destinations in East Africa, Samburu National Reserve is located in Northern Kenya and is a premier game reserve situated on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro river.
This vast expanse of remote pristine wilderness measures 165 square kilometres in area and borders the Ewaso Ng'iro River to the south, which separates it from the Buffalo Springs National Reserve. Samburu Reserve is a unique wildlife conservation haven famous for an abundance of rare species of animals such as the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx. The reserve is also home to a population of close to 900 Elephants. Large predators such as the Lion, Leopard and Cheetah are an important attraction (Kamunyak the famous Lioness that adapted a baby Oryx is a resident in the reserve). Samburu is in fact one of the better locations in Kenya to spot Leopard. Wild dog sightings are also a common attraction to this unique protected area and Birdlife is abundant with over 450 recorded species.
Dinner and overnight.
Samburu Intrepids Camp/Samburu Sopa Lodge /Sarova Shaba Game Lodge/Elephant Bedroom Camp.
Drive back to Nairobi and depart.
Meet your representative in the reception area of the camp for your drive back to Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi proceed for lunch at a local restaurant in Nairobi. Then later you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight connection.
Pricing Information
PRICING INFORMATION IN USD
(Based on Minimum 2pax)
Samburu Sopa lodge per person sharing in a double/twin room
– From USD 560
Samburu Intrepids Camp per person sharing in a double/twin room
– From USD 750
Samburu Elephant Bedroom Camp per person sharing in a double/twin room – – From USD 957
PRICING INFORMATION IN USD
(Based on Minimum 4pax)
Samburu Sopa lodge per person sharing in a double/twin room
– From USD 380
Samburu Intrepids Camp per person sharing in a double/twin room
– From USD 570
Samburu Elephant Bedroom Camp per person sharing in a double/twin room – – From USD 1105
Trust & Confidence
Meet & greet at the airport on arrival with private airport transfers in Nairobi.
Use of private 6-seater 4x4 land cruiser with English speaking driver guide
One litre of mineral water per person per day
Accommodation using the stated accommodation or similar based on availability at the time of booking confirmation.
Meals as per the program
Inclusions
International Flights and electronic travel authorization (eTA). Click to apply: https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en
Travel & medical Insurance.
Nairobi accommodation on Bed & breakfast on arrival.
Park fees (quoted on current rate & Subject to change)
Flying doctors’ services (Covers evacuation only)
All drinks unless specified in the itinerary.
Tips and gratuities
Visas
Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, shopping etc.