Nairobi: Overnight epic tour to Samburu Reserve

Central Kenya, Kenya



Home to the indigenous Samburu people, lots of big game, and verdant desert springs. Now with our special air safari to the park, you can save over six hours of drive time.

Highlights

  • Visit the local Samburu people – see their homes and culture
  • Admire views of snow-capped Mt. Kenya
  • Discover the Samburu special five animals

Description

Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve – Game Drive and Cultural Experience
Depart Nairobi towards Samburu National Reserve, enjoying the changing landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, head into Samburu National Reserve for an exciting game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Look out for elephants, lions, leopards, and the famous Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx.

Later, enjoy a cultural visit to a traditional Samburu village, where you can learn about the community’s customs, traditional attire, beadwork, dances, and pastoral way of life. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi
Begin the day with an early morning game drive to explore more of Samburu’s remarkable wildlife and enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the reserve.

Return to the lodge for breakfast, check out, and begin the scenic journey back to Nairobi, arriving in the late evening.

Includes

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Flight ticket
  • Professional English speaking driver/guide
  • Bottled mineral water
  • Private game drive in a jeep
  • One night accommodation
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Entrance fee

Excludes

Personal expenses

Important Information

  • Game drives will be conducted in a private Land Cruiser Jeep

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

You can see elephants, lions, leopards, and the Samburu special five including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx.
You stay at a lodge inside or near Samburu National Reserve, offering easy access to game drives and cultural experiences.
The tour includes transportation by road from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve, passing through varied Kenyan landscapes.
The Samburu are an indigenous Kenyan community known for their unique culture, traditional homes, and customs.
The reserve is accessible year-round, but dry seasons from June to October offer better wildlife sightings.
Yes, the tour offers views of the snow-capped Mount Kenya from selected points around the reserve.
Lunch and dinner are generally included as part of the lodge stay during the overnight Samburu tour.
Entry permits are required for Samburu National Reserve and are usually arranged by the tour provider.
Game drives typically last several hours in the afternoon and early morning, maximizing wildlife viewing opportunities.
Pack comfortable clothing, sturdy shoes, sun protection, binoculars, and a camera for the wildlife and cultural experience.

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