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Kenya · Safari Tour

3 Days Samburu Safari Tour

Two nights in Samburu National Reserve in Kenya’s wild north, home of the Samburu Special Five and the Ewaso Nyiro River, from Nairobi and back.

Duration3 days / 2 nights
Start / EndNairobi
Tour typeSafari tour
Vehicle4x4 safari jeep
DestinationSamburu, Kenya
KATO member AS/771
80+ Tripadvisor reviews
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10 years experience

Tour Overview

This safari takes you north from Nairobi, past Mount Kenya and across the equator, to Samburu National Reserve. Samburu’s semi-arid landscape along the Ewaso Nyiro River is very different from the southern parks, and it is home to animals you won’t see in the Masai Mara or Amboseli.

Look out for the Samburu Special Five (Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx and gerenuk), as well as the elephants, lions and leopards that come down to the river to drink.

Tour Highlights

  • The Samburu Special Five
  • Game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro River
  • Elephants, lions and leopards
  • Crossing the equator on the way north
  • Views of Mount Kenya (weather permitting)
  • Optional visit to a Samburu village

Route Map

EquatorKENYAMt KenyaNairobiNanyukiIsioloSamburu
  1. NairobiPick-up from your hotel or the airport
  2. Nanyuki & the equatorCross the equator on the way north
  3. IsioloGateway to the northern reserves
  4. Samburu National Reserve2 nights · game drives
  5. Back to NairobiDrop-off on day 3

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day1

Nairobi to Samburu

Your driver-guide picks you up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport in the morning. Drive north past Mount Kenya, cross the equator near Nanyuki and continue through Isiolo to Samburu National Reserve (about 5–6 hours). Check in at your camp for lunch, then head out on your first afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River.

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

Full Day in Samburu

A full day of game drives in the reserve, looking for the Samburu Special Five and the elephants, lions and leopards that gather near the river. Enjoy lunch back at camp or a picnic in the bush. In the evening you can add an optional visit to a Samburu village.

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

Samburu to Nairobi

Set out on an early morning game drive, then return to camp for breakfast. After check-out, drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

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

Lodges & Camps

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Ultra Luxury
Samburu · 2 nights

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What's Included

Included

  • Safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • 2 nights accommodation as per itinerary
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Samburu National Reserve 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

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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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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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