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Kenya · Private Safari

4 Days Samburu & Lake Nakuru Private Safari

Two nights in the dry north at Samburu and a night at Lake Nakuru, from rare northern species to rhinos and flamingos, with your own private vehicle and guide.

Duration4 days / 3 nights
Start / EndNairobi
Tour typePrivate safari
Vehicle4x4 safari jeep
DestinationsSamburu & Lake Nakuru
KATO member AS/771
80+ Tripadvisor reviews
TRA licensed
10 years experience

Tour Overview

This private safari takes you north past Mount Kenya to Samburu National Reserve, a dry landscape along the Ewaso Nyiro River that is home to the “Samburu Special Five”: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk and Somali ostrich. Elephants come down to the river to drink, and lions and leopards hunt in the riverine forest.

On the way back south you stop at Thomson’s Falls in Nyahururu before a night at Lake Nakuru, a sanctuary for black and white rhinos set below the walls of the Great Rift Valley.

Tour Highlights

  • Private vehicle and professional guide
  • The Samburu Special Five
  • Elephants along the Ewaso Nyiro River
  • Views of Mount Kenya and crossing the equator
  • Thomson's Falls at Nyahururu
  • Black and white rhinos at Lake Nakuru

Route Map

EquatorMt KenyaKENYANairobiNanyukiIsioloSamburuNyahururuLake NakuruNaivasha
  1. NairobiPick-up from your hotel or the airport
  2. Samburu National Reserve2 nights · game drives
  3. Lake Nakuru National Park1 night · via Thomson's Falls
  4. Back to NairobiDrop-off on day 4

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day1

Nairobi to Samburu

Your driver-guide picks you up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport early in the morning. Drive north through the central highlands, past Mount Kenya and across the equator at Nanyuki, then down through Isiolo into the dry north (about 6 hours). After lunch at your lodge, set out on an afternoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve.

  • Overnight: [Lodge / tented camp name]
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day2

Full Day in Samburu

Morning and afternoon game drives in Samburu, looking for Grevy’s zebras, reticulated giraffes, Beisa oryx, gerenuks and Somali ostriches, along with elephants on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. In the middle of the day you can relax at your lodge, or add an optional visit to a Samburu village.

  • Overnight: [Lodge / tented camp name]
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day3

Samburu to Lake Nakuru

Start with an early morning game drive in Samburu, then return to your lodge for breakfast. Drive south and west via Nanyuki to Nyahururu to see Thomson’s Falls, then down into the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru (about 5–6 hours in total). Check in at your lodge in the late afternoon.

  • Overnight: [Lodge / tented camp name]
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day4

Lake Nakuru to Nairobi

After an early breakfast, set out on a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park to look for rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes and flamingos along the shore. Then drive back to Nairobi past Lake Naivasha (about 3–4 hours). Drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

  • End of safari
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Where you'll stay

Lodges & Camps

Samburu
Budget · 2 nights

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Lake Nakuru
Budget · 1 night

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Samburu
Mid-Range · 2 nights

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Lake Nakuru
Mid-Range · 1 night

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Samburu
Luxury · 2 nights

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Lake Nakuru
Luxury · 1 night

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Samburu
Luxury Upgrade · 2 nights

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Lake Nakuru
Luxury Upgrade · 1 night

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Samburu
Ultra Luxury · 2 nights

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Lake Nakuru
Ultra Luxury · 1 night

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What's Included

Included

  • Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • 3 nights accommodation as per itinerary
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Samburu and Lake Nakuru park entrance fees
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water on game drives
  • Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Drinks and personal items
  • Optional activities (Samburu village visit)
Rates

Prices per Person Sharing

Low season[DATES, e.g. April – June]
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Mid-Range[Mid-range lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Luxury[Luxury lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Luxury Upgrade[Luxury upgrade lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Ultra Luxury[Ultra-luxury lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Mid season[DATES, e.g. January – March, November]
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Budget[Budget lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
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Luxury[Luxury lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
Luxury Upgrade[Luxury upgrade lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
Ultra Luxury[Ultra-luxury lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
High season[DATES, e.g. July – October, December]
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Budget[Budget lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]
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Luxury[Luxury lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]
Luxury Upgrade[Luxury upgrade lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]
Ultra Luxury[Ultra-luxury lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]

Prices are per person, sharing a room, in US$. Contact us for single rooms, children's rates and private group quotes.

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  • KATO bonded member AS/771
  • Rated 4.9 on Tripadvisor

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lukasbA4269AC
lukasbA4269AC
09:56 23 Sep 26
The safari with Daydream Safaris was truly perfect! From the planning and the choice of accommodations to the drives between the national parks, it was wonderful in every way.
Kennedy really thought of everything and put together a great package with Daydream Safaris.
Our guide, Jackson, was friendly, funny, and had eagle eyes—no animal escaped his notice. We got to see all kinds of animals, from elephants and rhinos to predators. And all up close!
For another trip to Kenya or another safari, I highly recommend Kennedy and especially Jackson, because they gave my friends and me an unforgettable trip! Thank you so much!
devaanss
devaanss
04:43 23 Sep 26
We had an amazing 10-day safari with Day Dream Safari. Our guide, Jackson, was incredibly friendly, enthusiastic, and always determined to find the best wildlife sightings while making sure we had a great time throughout the trip.

The accommodations and food exceeded our expectations, and everything was well organized from start to finish. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Highly recommend Day Dream Safari to anyone planning a trip to the Masai Mara.
266majida
266majida
11:30 19 Sep 26
Three parks, one unforgettable journey. At Amboseli, herds of elephants strolled across the dust with Mount Kilimanjaro rising behind them, a scene so perfect I kept thinking someone had painted it. At Lake Nakuru, the shoreline blushed pink with flamingos, and we spotted rhinos grazing nearby. Then came the Masai Mara, where the plains seemed to go on forever and every drive felt like a nature documentary, with lions on the hunt, cheetahs on the prowl.

But what made this trip truly special was our guide- Mr Jackson, a truly living legend. He had a sharp eye for spotting animals, endless stories about the wildlife and the land, and a way of finding the perfect spot at the perfect moment. His patience, humour and passion turned good sightings into moments I'll be retelling for years. We never felt rushed, and we always felt very looked after.

Although the journey just flew by, and I came home with thousands of photos, dusty boots and a heart full of gratitude. Amazing doesn't cover it. If Kenya is on your list, don't wait. Go, and go with this team. I am already planning to rebook again soon.

From the group, thank you Daydream and the team for the memorable trip. See you again soon.
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