Kenya Lodge Safaris

3 Days Samburu National Reserve Lodge Safari

This three-day lodge safari introduces the rugged beauty and specialised wildlife of Samburu National Reserve. The Ewaso Nyiro River draws elephants and predators, while the surrounding dry country supports species rarely seen farther south.Look…

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Duration3 days · 2 nights
Safari styleKenya Lodge Safaris
DestinationsKenya, Samburu National Reserve
PlanningPrivate & flexible

The journey at a glance

Tour Overview

This three-day lodge safari introduces the rugged beauty and specialised wildlife of Samburu National Reserve. The Ewaso Nyiro River draws elephants and predators, while the surrounding dry country supports species rarely seen farther south.

Look for reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk and Somali ostrich on guided game drives, then relax at a lodge immersed in northern Kenya’s striking landscape.

Thoughtful pacingTravel time and experiences balanced carefully.
Local supportA Kenya-based team from planning to journey home.
Made personalDates, stays and details can be shaped around you.

Day by day

Tour Itinerary

Open each day to explore the route, experiences, meals and overnight arrangements.

Day 01Nairobi to Samburu

Meet and greet services on arrival in the morning at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or pick up from your hotel at 0730hrs by our driver-guide. We depart and drive north through to the northern frontier district and on to Samburu Game Reserve. Afternoon game drive in this reserve famous for its exclusive game viewing.

Dinner and overnight at Lodge. Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 02Full-Day Samburu Safari

We spend this whole day exploring Samburu Game Reserve with early morning game drive where the light is perfect for a good photographic scenery coupled with the concentration of wildlife on the ground, mid morning game drives and afternoon game drives where you will have the opportunity of spotting all the three cats including lions, leopards and cheetahs. We will have an option of going out with picnic lunch boxes to spend the entire whole day in Samburu Game Reserve.

We can have option visit to Samburu Village and learn about the uniqueness of Samburu tribe and their culture at an extra cost.
A wide variety of animals and birds life are seen at Samburu Game Reserve. Several species are considered unique to the region, including its unique dry-country animal life: All three big cats including lion, cheetah and leopard can be found here as well as Samburu elephant and buffalo. Uaso Nyiro river contains large number of Nile crocodiles. Other mammals are frequently seen in the park including gerenuk, Grant gazelle, Kirk dik-dik, impala, waterbuck, Grevy zebra, Beisa oryx and reticulated giraffe.

Over 400 species of bird are seen in Samburu Game Reserve. These include Somali ostrich, grey-headed kingfishers sunbird, bee-eater, marabou stork, tawny eagle, bateleur, vulturine guineafowl, lilac-breasted roller, palm nut vulture, red-billed hornbill, secretary birds, Verreaux eagle, superb starling, yellow-billed hornbill and vulture.

All meals and overnight stay at the Lodge. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 03Samburu Game Drive & Nairobi Return

We embark on early morning game drive on sunrise when predators are active and later return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast depart Samburu National Reserve with the last picturesque of the reserve arriving Nairobi in the afternoon.

You will be dropped at either your hotel or airport to connect your home bound flight depending on the arrangements where the safari ends. Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.

Know before you go

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

  • Private safari transport in a custom 4×4 vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • Lodge accommodation and meals as described in the confirmed itinerary
  • Park and conservancy entry fees for Samburu
  • Scheduled game drives, transfers and bottled drinking water

Not Included

  • International flights, visa fees and travel insurance
  • Premium, alcoholic and other personal drinks
  • Optional balloon safaris, cultural visits and activities not stated as included
  • Tips, gratuities and personal expenses
  • Single-room, festive-season or other supplements unless included in your quotation

Your journey, made personal

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We can adjust dates, pacing, room style or combine this safari with another destination.