From KSh933,550 to KSh1,387,990 pps
Elephant Bedroom Camp
Samburu, KenyaActivities travellers enjoyed
Game drives | Cultural visits | Bush dining | Bird watching | Private dining experience | Cooking lessons
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Samburu
Samburu is the dry reserve on the Ewaso Ng'iro in northern Kenya, with species you rarely see further south.
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Samburu Safari Holidays
Kenya's hidden gem, Samburu, is perfect for an unforgettable African safari vacation that's off-the-beaten-track and filled with thrilling wildlife sightings.
Discover Kenya’s wild and untamed north
Lying on the edge of northern Kenya‘s arid savannahs, the Samburu National Reserve is a destination that will appeal as much to the safari first-timer as it will to the veteran. The most rewarding of the three national reserves that cluster around the life-giving Ewaso Ngiro River (the other two are Shaba and Buffalo Springs), Samburu’s game viewing is famously first-class and there are adventure activities and fascinating cultural interactions too.
The Samburu Safari Experience: Encounter rare species in Samburu’s arid savannah
Samburu’s savannahs and forests make for diverse big game country. Home to all the big cats, it’s especially good for leopard as well as providing a haven for super-rare wild dogs and large numbers of elephants. The 450 bird species will delight birders while it’s also the best destination for wildlife enthusiasts who want to see unusual animals that don’t occur in Kenya’s more well-known reserves. Top of the list are the ‘Samburu Big 5’ – Grevy’s zebra; the long-necked gerenuk; reticulated giraffe; besia oryx; and Somali ostrich. A Samburu safari also offers the opportunity to explore on foot and by mountain bike as well as the chance to visit Samburu villages and gain an insight into local life.
Staying in Samburu
Most often a fly-in destination, there are several superb lodges in the area. Some are family-friendly while others are perfect for an off-the-beaten-path honeymoon, but all offer a wide range of activities such as big cat tracking at Saruni Samburu; camelback safaris at SaSaab Camp; and bush breakfasts at Elephant Bedroom Camp – where elephant really do wander through camp on a fairly regular basis!
When to Visit
Generally a region of hot days and cool nights, the best time to go on a Samburu safari is during its two dry seasons: from December to March and again from June to October. The rains begin in late March and run through until May with a second rainy season in November.
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Ready to Plan your Kenya Safari Adventure?
All in all the Samburu delivers a unique safari experience, especially in combination with Kenya’s more famous Masai Mara or Amboseli reserves. To visit this game-rich reserve with its palm groves and dense forests simply browse our most popular Samburu tours and safaris, or speak with our safari team about shaping a route around your interests.
What travellers most enjoyed about Samburu
Bird watching
Cultural interactions
Wildlife and safari
Where to go
- The baseA lodge on the river. Book the dry months early.
- The pairingThe Mara or Laikipia on a longer Kenya trip. Do not try to drive it in a day from the Mara.
When to go
When to go
June to October and January to February are the clearer, drier windows. The river keeps animals nearby.
Travel advice
Before you travel
Samburu is malarial. The usual link is a flight from Wilson Airport in Nairobi.
Popular tours and safaris in Samburu
Priced itineraries that pass through this place. Nights can still change when the quote is drawn up. Nothing is paid until you accept it.
From KSh776,443 to KSh1,012,752 pps
Kenya's Big Five, Ol Pejeta & Mara
7 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
Kenya | Masai Mara | Nairobi | Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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Kenya Big 5 & Rhino Tracking Safari
7 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives.
Destinations visited
Kenya | Masai Mara | Samburu
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Family Kenya's Samburu & Masai Mara
7 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
Kenya | Masai Mara | Samburu
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Fly-in Kenya's Lake Naivasha & Mara
7 daysHighlights
A hot-air balloon flight can be arranged. The quote confirms the fare.
Destinations visited
Kenya | Lake Naivasha | Masai Mara | Nairobi
From KSh776,443 to KSh1,012,752 pps
Kenya's Big Five, Ol Pejeta & Mara
7 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives.
Destinations visited
Kenya | Masai Mara | Nairobi | Ol Pejeta Conservancy
From KSh1,541,201 to KSh2,082,634 pps
8-Day Luxury Nairobi, Laikipia & Mara
8 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
Kenya | Laikipia | Masai Mara | Nairobi
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Kenya’s Laikipia & Mara Conservation & Wildlife Safari
8 daysHighlights
A rhino outing where this itinerary includes one.
Destinations visited
Kenya | Laikipia | Masai Mara | Nairobi
From KSh928,486 pps
Kenya’s Amboseli & Masai Mara’s Hidden Gems Safari
8 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
Amboseli National Park | Kenya | Masai Mara | Nairobi
Samburu Camps & Lodges
If you’re looking for a safari in Samburu National Reserve, our selection of tried-and-tested Samburu accommodation is sure to inspire you and will make planning your safari so much simpler. We have chosen family-friendly lodges as well as tucked-away romantic hideaways but if you can’t find what you’re looking for, simply contact one of our African safari experts for their recommendations.
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Game drivesNight drivesGuided walking safarisPrivate vehicle with driverSpecialist guidesCultural visitsConservation projectsStar gazingSleep-out experience available
Wildlife Experiences
Historical toursBird watchingGorilla trackingChimp trackingMonkey trackingRhino trackingWhale watchingTurtle nesting excursionsShark cage diving
Food & Drink
Bush diningPicnicsFine dining experiencePrivate dining experienceWine tastingCooking lessons
Aerial activities
Hot air ballooningHelicopter flightsScenic flightsMicro-lightingBungee jumpingSky diving
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Boat excursionsMokoro trailsFishingCanoeingKayakingSailingWind-surfingKite surfingStand-up paddle boardingSurfingWater-skiingWhite-water raftingSnorkellingScuba diving
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Samburu stays
5 stays. The rate is per person sharing.
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From KSh1,828,147 pps
Sarara Camp
Samburu, KenyaActivities travellers enjoyed
Night drives | Game drives | Specialist guides | Cultural visits | Bush dining | Bird watching
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Saruni Rhino
Samburu, KenyaActivities travellers enjoyed
Bird watching | Bush dining | Game drives | Guided walking safaris | Night drives | Cultural visits
From KSh851,750 to KSh2,134,570 pps
Saruni Samburu
Samburu, KenyaActivities travellers enjoyed
Night drives | Game drives | Cultural visits | Bush dining | Bird watching | Hot air ballooning
From KSh1,541,201 to KSh3,543,334 pps
SaSaab Camp
Samburu, KenyaActivities travellers enjoyed
Game drives | Cultural visits | Bush dining | Bird watching | Picnics | Helicopter flights
Costs
Samburu is a few nights inside a Kenya price. It costs less attention than the Mara in August, and the flight still belongs on the quote.
International flights, visas, and tips sit outside the sample price. Nothing is paid until you accept the quote.
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Top Things See Samburu is a planning note from Safari Continents Travel. It sits beside the destination guides for Samburu. Published trip prices are a guide. You receive a quote before anything is paid.