3-Day Kenya Samburu Private Safari





Offered by Trek Afrika Adventures

Once-in-a-lifetime Experience
This safari includes exclusive access to private conservancies and top-rated guides.
Fully Inclusive
Accommodation, meals, transport, and park fees are all included in the price.
About this safari
Discover the rugged landscapes and remarkable wildlife of northern Kenya on a 3-day Samburu private safari from Nairobi. Travel from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve in a private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser, accompanied by a professional English-speaking driver-guide. Other language-speaking guides may be available upon request and availability. This safari offers the opportunity to explore Samburu National Reserve, one of Kenya’s least crowded safari destinations, while enjoying the flexibility of unlimited private game drives. Search for the famous Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and Beisa oryx. You can also look for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and buffaloes as you experience northern Kenya’s unique landscapes and wildlife. The beautiful Ewaso Nyiro River ecosystem is another highlight of the journey. Its riverine setting adds variety to the reserve’s scenery and provides an important environment for wildlife. During the safari, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kenya and discover the contrasting landscapes that make Samburu a distinctive destination for a private Kenya safari. The 3-day itinerary includes two nights’ accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary, allowing you to focus on the reserve, the river ecosystem, and the wildlife encounters. Park entrance fees for Samburu, Shaba, and Buffalo Springs are included, along with bottled drinking water during the safari and government taxes. With pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi, this private safari combines a convenient start and finish with dedicated transport, a private guide, and the freedom to spend your game-drive time searching for Kenya’s iconic animals. From the Samburu Special Five to elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and buffaloes, the experience highlights the distinctive wildlife and scenery of Kenya’s northern region.
Day-by-day Itinerary
D1Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve • Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve • Samburu Sopa Lodge
Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Meet your Trek Afrika Adventures driver-guide and begin your journey north in a comfortable private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser.
The drive takes you through Kenya's fertile central highlands, passing coffee plantations, tea farms, pineapple plantations, and small rural towns. Along the way, enjoy magnificent views of Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest mountain.
Arrive in Samburu in time for lunch at your selected safari lodge or tented camp.
After lunch, head out for your first afternoon game drive.
Samburu offers excellent wildlife viewing, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many bird species. The reserve is also one of the best places in Kenya to spot the rare Samburu Special Five.
As the sun sets across the northern plains, return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Route: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Distance: Approximately 320 km
Driving Time: Around 5–6 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Selected lodge or tented camp in Samburu
Pricing by season & group size
Year Round
Sep 2026 – Jan 2028
| Season | Solo traveler | 2 people |
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What's Included
You won't be charged yet
Operators are thoroughly vetted and must maintain active licenses from their country of operations.