3-Day Samburu Special Five

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

Nairobi to Samburu

Upon your morning arrival in Nairobi, you'll be warmly welcomed by our team, who will provide a briefing about your safari and introduce you to your driver-guide. Following this, you'll embark on a scenic drive to Samburu, with brief stops for restroom breaks and the opportunity to enjoy the stunning landscapes of Kenya.

Upon arrival in Samburu, you'll check into your lodge and enjoy a hot lunch. In the afternoon, set out on a guided game drive to search for the renowned "Special Five" unique to this reserve, along with the Big Five and the diverse birdlife that inhabits this wilderness.

As the day winds down, you'll witness the breathtaking sunset over the Samburu landscape before returning to your lodge for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay.

Note: If the accommodation is fully booked, we will suggest an alternative of similar standards.

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)
• Drinks not included

Samburu National Reserve

Start your day with an early morning guided game drive to search for nocturnal wildlife that hunts at night and returns to their habitat at dawn. This drive will also provide the opportunity to witness the magical sunrise over the Samburu landscape. Continue your game drive to spot any wildlife you might have missed on your first day.

Return to your lodge in the mid-morning for a hearty breakfast and enjoy some relaxation time with the lodge's amenities while you await lunch.

In the afternoon, after a satisfying lunch, head out for another guided game drive in search of additional wildlife. Conclude your day with a return to your lodge for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay.

Note: If the accommodation is fully booked, we will suggest an alternative of similar standards.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Ashnil Samburu Camp

• Luxury tented camp bordering Samburu NR without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Samburu to Nairobi

On this day, you'll start with breakfast before checking out of your lodge and embarking on an en-route guided game drive back to Nairobi. Along the way, we’ll make brief stops for restroom breaks, souvenir shopping, snacks, and to enjoy more of Kenya's beautiful scenery.

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you’ll be dropped off at your original pick-up location, marking the end of your incredible safari with us. Thank you for entrusting us with your journey. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends back to Kenya in the future. Goodbye, and we wish you all the very best.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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