3 Days Samburu National Reserve – Luxury Road Safari
Trip Type
Travel Style
Overview
Venture into Kenya’s rugged north with this 3-day luxury safari to Samburu National Reserve. Known for its dramatic landscapes, riverine forests, and unique wildlife not commonly seen elsewhere in Kenya, Samburu offers a refreshing and untamed safari experience. Spot the “Samburu Special Five” — Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx — along with elephants, lions, leopards, and rich birdlife. A perfect escape for nature lovers, photographers, or those looking to see Kenya’s wild side in style.
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
Depart Nairobi early morning in a luxury 4x4 safari vehicle, heading north across the equator toward the wild landscapes of Samburu. Enjoy scenic views of Mount Kenya and rural countryside along the way.
Arrive at your luxury camp or lodge in time for lunch and some relaxation.
In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River, where wildlife gathers for water and predators stalk the banks.
Return for a gourmet dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
Day 2 :
Full Day in Samburu
Spend the day on game drives exploring the reserve's dramatic terrain — from dry hills to lush riverbanks.
Look out for Samburu’s unique species and big cats. You may also visit a nearby Samburu village for an optional cultural experience.
In between game drives, unwind at the lodge or pool, with views over the bush.
Optional add-ons include bush breakfasts, sundowners by the river, or guided nature walks with a Samburu warrior.
Return to camp for a starlit dinner and overnight
Day 3 :
Samburu – Drive Back to Nairobi
After breakfast and a final short morning game drive, begin your return journey to Nairobi with a scenic drive through central Kenya.
Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.
Includes/Excludes
- Private transport in a luxury 4x4 safari vehicle
- 2 nights full-board luxury accommodation
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Unlimited game drives in Samburu
- Park entrance fees
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
- Visit to a traditional Samburu community
- Bush breakfast or sundowner experience
- Exclusive-use safari vehicle for photographers
- Extend to Ol Pejeta or Mount Kenya for a longer circuit
