3-day road safari from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve.
3 DaysIncluded/Exclude
Cost Includes
- All road transfers in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle with expert driver-guide.
- Park fees, 2 nights full-board accommodation (lunch, dinner, breakfast), game drives.
- Bottled water, packed lunches where applicable.
Cost Excludes
- Personal drinks (alcohols, sodas beyond basics), tips (USD 10-20/person/day).
- Laundry, personal items, travel insurance, optional activities or village visits.
Trip Information
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Lodge
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Available
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Yes
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4x4 Tour Vehicle
Introduction
This 3-day road safari from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve offers a thrilling escape to Kenya’s rugged northern wilderness, renowned for unique wildlife like the Samburu Special Five (beaded zebra, long-necked giraffe, Somali ostrich, grevy’s zebra, and reticulated giraffe). Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, it features scenic drives, immersive game viewing, and comfortable lodge stays amid dramatic landscapes.
Experiences
Explore Samburu’s arid beauty on guided 4×4 game drives, tracking rare species along riverbanks and rocky hills. Observe Maasai and Samburu cultural influences through lodge interactions and landscapes. Relax with lodge-based meals overlooking potential animal sightings from your veranda.
Accommodation Options
Stay 2 nights at a Samburu lodge; Nairobi uses your hotel/residence for pick-up/drop-off.
| Category | Examples | Features |
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| Budget | Samburu Sopa Resort (basic wing) | Simple rooms, shared spaces, scenic views. |
| Mid-range | Sarova Shaba Game Lodge | Comfortable tents, pool, full board meals. |
| Luxury | Elephant Bedroom Camp | Riverside luxury tents, private decks, gourmet dining. |
Highlights
- Scenic stopover in Nanyuki en route to Samburu's red volcanic soils and Ewaso Nyiro River
- Two full days of morning and evening game drives spotting Samburu Special Five and predators.
- Evening wildlife encounters during golden hour, with chances for leopard, lion, and elephant sightings.
