Escape the busy southern safari circuit and explore the untamed beauty of Northern Kenya on this 3-Day Samburu private safari from Nairobi
This safari takes you to three remarkable wildlife reserves that offer a completely different experience from Kenya’s more popular parks. Samburu National Reserve, famous for its dramatic scenery, fewer crowds, and unique wildlife found only in northern Kenya.
Travel through Kenya’s scenic central highlands while enjoying views of Mount Kenya, the country’s highest mountain. Once in Samburu, you’ll discover rugged landscapes, riverine forests, volcanic hills, natural springs, and the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River, which attracts wildlife throughout the year.
These reserve is home to the famous Samburu Special Five—the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, and Somali ostrich—as well as elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, crocodiles, hippos, and over 450 bird species.
This private safari includes comfortable accommodation, park entrance fees, meals, private game drives, and the services of a professional driver-guide throughout your journey.
This safari is perfect for travellers looking for something different from Kenya’s more popular wildlife destinations.
Unlike the busier southern parks, Samburu offer quieter game drives, unique wildlife, and spectacular landscapes that combine rivers, volcanic terrain, forests, and open plains.
The opportunity to see the rare Samburu Special Five, together with elephants, big cats, and rich birdlife, makes this safari one of Kenya’s most rewarding short adventures.
Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Meet your Trek Afrika Adventures driver-guide and begin your journey north in a comfortable private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser.
The drive takes you through Kenya's fertile central highlands, passing coffee plantations, tea farms, pineapple plantations, and small rural towns. Along the way, enjoy magnificent views of Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest mountain.
Arrive in Samburu in time for lunch at your selected safari lodge or tented camp.
After lunch, head out for your first afternoon game drive.
Samburu offers excellent wildlife viewing, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many bird species. The reserve is also one of the best places in Kenya to spot the rare Samburu Special Five.
As the sun sets across the northern plains, return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Route: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Distance: Approximately 320 km
Driving Time: Around 5–6 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Selected lodge or tented camp in Samburu
After an early breakfast, spend the day exploring the beautiful landscapes of Samburu National Reserve.
Explore open savannah, acacia woodland, and riverbanks where elephants, crocodiles, and hippos are commonly seen.
You may also learn about the local Samburu community, whose traditional lifestyle closely resembles that of the Maasai people.
After a full day of wildlife viewing, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and another overnight stay.
Activity: Full-day private game drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Selected lodge or tented camp
After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin the journey back to Nairobi.
Along the way, stop for lunch before continuing south through Kenya's central highlands.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel, residence, or the airport.
Route: Samburu to Nairobi
Distance: Approximately 320 km
Driving Time: Around 5–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
