4-Day Samburu Culture and Wilderness Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Journey to Samburu – The Road to the North

Your adventure begins early in the morning. Depart from Nairobi, heading north through the central highlands, where rolling hills and coffee farms stretch as far as the eye can see.

By midday, you arrive at Samburu National Reserve, a land of stark beauty and rich wildlife. Your lodge or luxury tented camp is set along the Ewaso Ng’iro River, where elephants come to drink, and crocodiles bask on the banks.
After a delicious lunch, you embark on your first game drive, winding through the arid savannah in search of the Samburu

Special Five—species rarely found in the rest of Kenya. Reticulated giraffes move gracefully through the acacias, Somali ostriches with their distinctive blue legs sprint across the plains, and the elusive Grevy’s zebras graze in small herds.
As the sun sets, painting the sky in breathtaking hues of orange and gold, you return to your lodge for a warm Samburu welcome.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

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HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Ashnil Samburu Camp

• Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

A Day in the Life of the Samburu People

Day of cultural immersion with the Samburu people, semi-nomadic pastoralists who have preserved their ancient way of life despite modern influences.

After breakfast, you set out towards a Samburu manyatta (village), where women, dressed in bright, beaded necklaces and traditional shukas, welcome you with song and dance.

The Samburu warriors, known for their elaborate attire and symbolic body paint, showcase their, a display of strength and agility. You learn about the initiation ceremonies that mark a boy’s journey into warriorhood and the importance of cattle as wealth in their community.

Get the opportunity to participate in a beading session, where Samburu women teach the art of crafting intricate jewelry—each color and pattern telling a story of identity, marriage, and status.
After a traditional lunch prepared over an open fire, you take a short nature walk with a Samburu guide, who shares insights into medicinal plants, animal tracking, and survival skills in this arid land.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Ashnil Samburu Camp

• Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Safari Adventure in Samburu – Tracking Big Cats and Elephants

Today, it’s time to explore the wild side of Samburu. You rise before dawn for a morning game drive, when predators are most active. Samburu is a haven for big cats—leopards drape themselves over tree branches, lions lounge in the morning sun, and cheetahs stalk the open plains.

Drive along the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River, see herds of elephants bathing and playful baby elephants learning to use their trunks. This river is a vital lifeline, attracting a diversity of wildlife -buffalo, baboons, impalas, and crocodiles.

Mid-morning, you return to the lodge for a leisurely breakfast before setting out again for a guided nature walk, an experience that allows you to connect with the landscape in a deeply personal way.

Afternoon game drive offers another chance to spot the Samburu Special 5 and nocturnal creatures preparing for the night. Your guide expertly navigates the park, leading you to hidden water holes where zebras, oryx, and gazelles gather.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Ashnil Samburu Camp

• Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Nairobi – A Final Glimpse of the Wild

Your last morning in Samburu begins with a sunrise game drive, offering one last chance to spot leopards slinking through the trees or a lion pride on the hunt. The fresh morning air carries the scent of acacia trees, and the symphony of the wild provides the perfect farewell.

After breakfast, you begin the scenic drive back to Nairobi, retracing your route through Kenya’s diverse landscapes. Along the way, you make a brief stop at the Equator, where you can capture a classic photo standing in both hemispheres at once.

By late afternoon, you arrive in Nairobi, marking the end of your unforgettable Samburu Culture and Wilderness Safari. Though the journey ends, the memories of Samburu’s vast landscapes, rich culture, and spectacular wildlife will stay with you forever.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.