Tour overview

Highlights of this Samburu Safari

  • Explore the wild beauty of Samburu National Reserve
  • Spot the rare Samburu Five: Reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, and kudu
  • Game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro River, a lifeline for elephants, lions, and crocodiles
  • Experience breathtaking sunrises and sunsets in Kenya’s Northern Frontier

This 3-Day Amboseli Safari is ideal for travelers with limited time who still want to experience Kenya’s legendary wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and cultural richness. Whether it’s your first safari or a quick getaway, Amboseli promises memories that will last a lifetime.

Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

Your journey begins with a warm pick-up from your Nairobi hotel before heading north into Kenya’s rugged frontier lands. As the city fades into rolling landscapes, you’ll travel through dramatic scenery en route to the legendary Samburu National Reserve. A picnic lunch along the way adds a taste of adventure to your road trip.

Upon arrival, Samburu welcomes you with its wild, raw beauty an arid, yet enchanting savannah nourished by the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River. This reserve is famed for its rare wildlife found only north of the equator: the striking reticulated giraffe, the regal Grevy’s zebra, the elegant Beisa oryx, the long-necked gerenuk, and the elusive greater and lesser kudu.

Check into your lodge, refresh, and set out for your first thrilling game drive in Samburu, where predators prowl and elephants gather by the riverbanks. As the sun dips below the horizon, return to your lodge for a sumptuous dinner and an overnight stay under the stars of Samburu.

Day 2: Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

Awake to the sounds of the wild and savor a hearty breakfast before a full day dedicated to exploring Samburu’s untamed wilderness. With its contrasting landscapes and unique ecosystem, every game drive offers something new watch elephants clash and lions stalk, while graceful antelopes feed under acacia trees.

Samburu’s rhythm changes throughout the day: predators hunt in the cool morning, herds rest by midday, and the river becomes alive again in the golden afternoon light. Enjoy a delicious lunch in between your adventures, then retreat to your lodge for dinner and another night of tranquility.

Day 3: Samburu – Nairobi

Rise before dawn for a magical early morning game drive the best time to witness Samburu’s wildlife in action, from prowling predators to birds taking flight in the soft morning glow. Return to the lodge for a late breakfast before bidding farewell to this extraordinary wilderness.

Drive back through the northern landscapes and arrive in Nairobi by early afternoon, your heart full of unforgettable safari memories.