Samburu National Reserve
Experience the untouched beauty of Samburu National Reserve, a premier Kenya safari destination known for its rugged landscapes, rich biodiversity, and rare northern species. This exclusive wildlife haven is famous for the Samburu Special Five—Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx—species rarely seen elsewhere in Kenya.
The reserve is also home to over 900 elephants, offering excellent elephant safari encounters, along with iconic predators including lion, leopard, and cheetah. Visitors may also spot the elusive African wild dog, adding excitement to every game drive. Samburu’s conservation legacy includes the legendary Kamunyak the lioness, known for her extraordinary adoption story.
For bird lovers, Samburu is a true birdwatching paradise, recording over 450 bird species. Highlights include globally significant birds such as the Lesser kestrel and Taita falcon, alongside raptors like the martial eagle and white-headed vulture. The reserve also protects rare wildlife such as the critically endangered pancake tortoise, making it a top choice for wildlife photography, luxury safari tours, and authentic Kenya bush experiences.
Detailed Itinerary
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Day : 1 Nairobi – Samburu
Samburu national reserve is well known for semi-arid landscape, is located Northen part of Kenya. Samburu national reserve has high concentration of wildlife and bird life this only park in Kenya you can spot unique animals Eg Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx and Somali Ostrich) which are not found in the other popular parks and reserves in Kenya only in samburu. Ewaso nyiro river serve eco system of reserve giving it green and home birds for love of photographers. The big three cats leopards cheetah and lions easily to spot them. Jumbo Elephants, buffalo , giraffe , hippos and wildlife, you will arrive time for lunch then have evening game drive later dinner and overnight at the camp or lodge Main destination: Samburu national reserve Accommodation: Hotel &lodge) Meals & drinks Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Get back to the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or somewhere similar in time for a shower and some dinner before retiring for the night.
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Day : 2 Samburu National Reserve Full Day
You will have early morning game drive until 1000am then come back to the lodge or camp for relaxation and for hot lunch after lunch proceed for evening game drive to observe African sunset Dinner and over night at the lodge or camp Main destination: Samburu national reserve Accommodation: Hotel &lodge) Meals & drinks Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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Day : 3 Samburu – Nairobi
After breakfast proceed for morning game drive very short then proceed to Nairobi arriving in early evening drop to airport or hotel Main destination: Nairobi Airport/Nairobi hotel
Accommodation: End of the tour (no accommodation) Meals & drinks: (Breakfast & lunch (Dinner other drinks not included)
Inclusions and Exclusions
| Inclusions | Exclusions |
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| Arrival & Departure airport transfers complementary to all our clients. | Visas and related costs. |
| Transportation as per itinerary. | Personal Taxes. |
| Accommodation per itinerary or similar with a request to all our clients. | Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature. |
| Meals as per itinerary B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner. | International flights. |
| Services literate English driver/guide. | Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary like Balloon safari, Masai Village. |
| National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary. | |
| Excursions & activities as per itinerary with a request | |
| Recommended Mineral Water while on safari. |
