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3-Day Samburu Untamed Beauty & Rare Wildlife Luxury Safari Tour

3 Days / 2 NightsKenya
No payment required to enquireThis itinerary can be tailored around your dates, pace and stay preferences.
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The experience

Safari overview

This 3-Day Samburu Luxury Safari Tour is crafted for short-stay travelers seeking an unforgettable and rare wildlife experience in one of Kenya's most dramatic and culturally rich landscapes. Samburu is home to the legendary 'Samburu Special Five' species found nowhere else in Kenya, including the majestic reticulated giraffe and the striking Grevy's zebra. Your journey begins and ends in Nairobi, with seamless travel in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for exceptional photography and uninterrupted wildlife encounters. Stay in a luxury lodge or tented camp, where stunning river views, infinity pools, world-class dining, and tranquil ambience elevate your safari into a deeply immersive, high-end escape. Perfect for couples, luxury adventurers, photographers, and travelers wanting a rare, short yet meaningful safari in northern Kenya.

Duration3 Days / 2 Nights
Travel styleLuxury
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Day-by-day journey

Your detailed itinerary

Depart Nairobi early in a 5-6 hour scenic drive north toward Samburu, passing semi-arid plains and Maasai villages along the way. Arrive at your lodge and check-in, enjoying lunch with views of the Ewaso Nyiro River. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive, spotting elephants, lions, reticulated giraffes, and Grevy's zebras. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

AccommodationSamburu Intrepids Tented Camp
MealsLunch, Dinner
Transport4x4 Safari Land Cruiser (5-6 hours)
Key day highlights
Scenic drive to Samburu
Afternoon game drive spotting the Samburu Special Five

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive along the riverbanks and open plains. Return to the lodge for breakfast and leisure time. In the afternoon, embark on a second game drive deeper into the reserve's scenic valleys. Optionally visit a Samburu village to learn about local culture and traditions, then enjoy a sundowner overlooking the plains before dinner at the lodge.

AccommodationSamburu Intrepids Tented Camp
MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
Key day highlights
Sunrise game drive
Afternoon game drive into the reserve's valleys
Optional Samburu village visit
Sundowner overlooking the plains
Your route

The journey on the map

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What Is Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Luxury lodge overlooking Samburu's rugged landscapes or river
  • Encounters with Samburu's rare 'Special Five'
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for premium game viewing
  • Exclusive sunrise & sunset game drives
  • Optional Samburu cultural visit

What Is Excluded

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Guaranteed Transparent Rates

Seasonal Rates Per Person

Currency:USD
Season PeriodSolo Traveler2 People Sharing (Per Person)
January - June
$2,064$1,187
July - October
$2,374$1,490
1 November - 20 December
$2,072$1,288
21 December - 3 January
$2,374$1,490

Prices are per person in USD and exclude international flights unless otherwise stated. Custom group discounts (4+ guests) and family interconnecting room rates are calculated automatically upon enquiry.

Safari essentials

Children policy

This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 3 are free.

Starting dates

Can start any day, subject to availability

Availability

Available

Route

Nairobi, Kenya → Samburu National Reserve → Nairobi, Kenya

Important information

  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 3 are free.
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