Samburu National Reserve in Kenya offers an authentic and immersive safari experience characterized by unique wildlife encounters such as the Samburu Special Five (Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx), alongside elephants, lions, and leopards. The reserve’s rugged terrain and Ewaso Nyiro River attract diverse bird species and provide stunning landscapes for game drives and bush walks. Cultural interactions with the Samburu people, comfortable lodges and tented camps tucked into the wilderness further enhances the experience at Samburu National Reserve.
Pick up at Nairobi Hotel.
Depart from Nairobi to Samburu Game Reserve.
You will stop briefly enroute 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.
Samburu offers great wildlife viewing and four of the Big Five are present. Rhinos are absent, but herds of elephant cross the reserve. Of the big cats, leopards are commonly seen, with some high-quality sightings possible. Most interesting are the northern Kenya specials, often called the Samburu Five: Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich and gerenuk. Samburu is one of few parks where you can see the lesser kudu.
Return to the camp by evening.
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar. (Full Board)
Breakfast at the camp.
Depart for full day game drives.
Samburu National Reserve in Kenya offers a unique safari experience, distinguished by several key features. Firstly, its arid landscape, dotted with rugged hills and Ewaso Nyiro River, provides a stunning backdrop and supports a diverse ecosystem. Unlike other reserves, Samburu is home to rare species such as Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk, often referred to as the ‘Samburu Special 5.’
Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge or similar. (Full Board)
Breakfast at the camp.
Check out and depart for Nairobi.
Drop off at your Nairobi Hotel.
End of the tour with great memories!
