3 Days / 2 Nights Discover the Samburu Special Five Safari

Venture into the untamed wilderness of Samburu National Reserve, one of Kenya's most unique and rewarding safari destinations. Nestled along the banks of the Ewaso N

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

07:00 AM – Departure from Nairobi Your Africo Safari guide will meet you at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for a safari briefing before departing for Samburu National Reserve. Travel through the scenic Central Highlands, passing coffee plantations, tea estates, and the fertile farmlands surrounding Mount Kenya. 10:00 AM – Equator Crossing Stop in Nanyuki at the Equator Crossing for photographs and a brief demonstration of the Coriolis effect. Continue through the beautiful landscapes of northern Kenya toward Samburu. 01:00 PM – Arrival & Lunch Arrive at your safari lodge or tented camp and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink followed by a delicious lunch. Take some time to relax before your afternoon safari. 03:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive Embark on your first exciting game drive through Samburu National Reserve. Search for the famous Samburu Special Five: Grevy's Zebra Reticulated Giraffe Beisa Oryx Somali Ostrich Gerenuk You may also encounter: African Elephants Lions Leopards Cheetahs Buffaloes Hippos Nile Crocodiles Grant's Gazelles Dik-diks Drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River, where wildlife gathers throughout the day. 06:30 PM – Sunset Safari Watch the golden African sunset over the rugged Samburu landscape before returning to the lodge. Enjoy dinner beneath the stars. Dinner and Overnight: Safari Tented Camp – Samburu National Reserve

Day 2: Full-Day Samburu Special Five Safari

07:00 AM – Departure from Nairobi Your Africo Safari guide will meet you at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for a safari briefing before departing for Samburu National Reserve. Travel through the scenic Central Highlands, passing coffee plantations, tea estates, and the fertile farmlands surrounding Mount Kenya. 10:00 AM – Equator Crossing Stop in Nanyuki at the Equator Crossing for photographs and a brief demonstration of the Coriolis effect. Continue through the beautiful landscapes of northern Kenya toward Samburu. 01:00 PM – Arrival & Lunch Arrive at your safari lodge or tented camp and enjoy a refreshing welcome drink followed by a delicious lunch. Take some time to relax before your afternoon safari. 03:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive Embark on your first exciting game drive through Samburu National Reserve. Search for the famous Samburu Special Five: Grevy's Zebra Reticulated Giraffe Beisa Oryx Somali Ostrich Gerenuk You may also encounter: African Elephants Lions Leopards Cheetahs Buffaloes Hippos Nile Crocodiles Grant's Gazelles Dik-diks Drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River, where wildlife gathers throughout the day. 06:30 PM – Sunset Safari Watch the golden African sunset over the rugged Samburu landscape before returning to the lodge. Enjoy dinner beneath the stars. Dinner and Overnight: Safari Tented Camp – Samburu National Reserve

Day 3: Full-Day Samburu Special Five Safari

06:30 AM – Early Morning Game Drive Enjoy your final game drive as the reserve awakens to another beautiful day. Capture stunning photographs of the sunrise and any wildlife you may have missed during previous game drives. 08:30 AM – Breakfast Return to the lodge for breakfast before checking out. 10:00 AM – Departure Begin your scenic journey back to Nairobi through the picturesque landscapes of Central Kenya. 01:00 PM – Lunch Stop at a selected restaurant en route. 04:30 PM – Arrival in Nairobi Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your onward journey. End of your unforgettable Samburu Special Five Safari.

Published seasonal prices

Low season: USD 1495 per adult. Peak season: USD 1845 per adult. Final availability and optional changes are confirmed by our team.

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