Samburu Wilderness Safari

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Nairobi / Mount Kenya to Samburu

Your safari begins with a morning departure from Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or your Mount Kenya base town, including Nanyuki, Naro Moru or Chogoria. The drive from Nairobi takes approximately 6 hours, with a lunch stop in Nanyuki, passing scenic views of Kenya's central highlands, coffee and tea plantations, Mount Kenya and the open savannah landscapes of Laikipia. From the Mount Kenya region, the drive takes approximately 3 hours, depending on your starting point, with a lunch stop in Isiolo or at your lodge. Upon arrival in Samburu, check in at your accommodation and enjoy a refreshing fruit juice as you settle in. At 3:00 pm, head out for your first evening game drive until approximately 6:30 pm. Samburu is famous for its unique wildlife, often referred to as the Special Five of Samburu: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich. You may also encounter elephants, lions, leopards and numerous bird species. Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Day

Full Day in Samburu National Reserve

Begin the day with a light breakfast at 6:00 am before heading out for an early morning game drive. The cooler morning hours offer excellent opportunities to observe wildlife as animals become active across the reserve. Continue exploring until approximately 10:00 am, then return to camp for a full breakfast and a short rest. After breakfast, you may visit a traditional Samburu manyatta (homestead), offering an opportunity to learn about the local community's culture, traditions and way of life. Return to your accommodation to relax during the warmer midday hours before heading out for an afternoon game drive, exploring different sections of the reserve while searching for wildlife and enjoying the distinctive landscapes of northern Kenya. In the evening, return to camp and enjoy a relaxing campfire and, where available, a barbecue dinner featuring nyama choma before settling in for the night.