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3 Days Samburu Special 5 Safari

Find the unique Samburu Special 5 in their arid habitat.

3 Days / 2 Nights

Samburu national reserve

2-6 People

Next departure Sat 31 Oct

From

KSh110,075

per person

Approx. in KES; charged in USD.

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Overview

Samburu is home to unique species found only in northern Kenya - the Samburu Special 5: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk and large concentration of wild animals and bird-life,its olso popular for hosting the rare Northern-Kenya animal species .

Departure Dates

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Sat 31 Oct 2026 to Mon 2 Nov KSh110,075 Only 3 left Book Mon 2 Nov 2026 to Wed 4 Nov KSh110,075 6 spaces Book Sun 8 Nov 2026 to Tue 10 Nov KSh101,269 KSh110,075 4 spaces Book Mon 16 Nov 2026 to Wed 18 Nov KSh110,075 6 spaces Book Mon 30 Nov 2026 to Wed 2 Dec KSh110,075 6 spaces Book Thu 17 Dec 2026 to Sat 19 Dec KSh110,075 6 spaces Book Thu 24 Dec 2026 to Sat 26 Dec KSh110,075 6 spaces Book Sun 17 Jan 2027 to Tue 19 Jan KSh110,075 6 spaces Book

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Highlights

Samburu Special 5

Ewaso Ng'iro River

Samburu culture

Leopard sightings

Desert scenery

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Depart Nairobi at 07:00 and drive north through the Kenyan highlands, descending into the arid landscape of Samburu (approx. 5 hours). Arrive for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game drive (16:00-18:30) in search of the Samburu Special Five(lion, cheetah and leopard). Samburu is famous for its truly wild semi-arid landscape, and the large concentration of wild animals and bird-life. Together with the adjoining Shaba and Buffalo Springs national reserves, Samburu is popular for hosting the rare Northern-Kenya animal species (Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx and Somali Ostrich) which are not found in the other popular parks and reserves in Kenya.Overnight at samburu lodge:

Activities

Scenic drive to Samburu Lunch at lodge Afternoon game drive (3 hrs) Spot reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk

Samburu Lodge

Lunch, Dinner

Full day exploring Samburu National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. We focus on the Ewaso Ng'iro River where elephants and crocodiles gather. Packed lunch for full-day excursion. Return to lodge for dinner.

Activities

Sunrise game drive Ewaso Ng'iro River sightings Spot leopards and lions Picnic lunch in the bush Afternoon game drive

Samburu Lodge

Breakfast (packed), Lunch (packed), Dinner

Final morning game drive (06:00-09:00). Return for breakfast, then drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.

Activities

Sunrise game drive Breakfast and check-out Transfer to Nairobi Hotel/airport drop-off

Nairobi (own arrangement - transfer included)

Breakfast, Lunch (packed)

What's Included

Park fees
Vehicle
Guide
Lodge
Meals

What's Not Included

Tips
Drinks

What to pack

Our packing list covers all 38 items worth carrying — why neutral colours matter, why binoculars are one pair per person, what we already provide, and the two things that are actually against the law to pack here.

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Pack soft, not a hard suitcase — safari vehicle lockers and light-aircraft holds are an awkward shape.