Nairobi, Kenya
Reticulated giraffe in Samburu scrub beneath rocky ridges

SAMBURU

Samburu Wild North

Three days by the Ewaso Nyiro in Kenya’s rugged north.

Duration3 days
Starting pointNairobi hotel or agreed city pickup
TransportPrivate 4×4 Land Cruiser
From $940 / person

THE JOURNEY

Overview

Head north beyond the highlands for riverine forest, rock ridges and wildlife adapted to the dry country. Choose a quiet tented stay or ask for a lodge with space for a team retreat.

Explore Samburu by season

DAY BY DAY

Your itinerary

Meals shown as B (breakfast), L (lunch) and D (dinner).

Day 1Drive north to the Ewaso Nyiro

Leave Nairobi early, stop for lunch and reach camp for a late-afternoon drive if road conditions allow.

Samburu riverside camp · ensuite tent Meals L / D
Day 2The Samburu special five

Look for Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk and Beisa oryx. An optional community-led visit can be arranged with your hosts’ consent.

Samburu riverside camp · ensuite tent Meals B / L / D
Day 3A last look at the river

Take an early drive or a slow breakfast, then head back to Nairobi with a lunch stop along the route.

Nairobi city drop-off Meals B / L

YOUR QUOTE

What’s included

Included

  • Return Nairobi transfers and guided drives in 4×4 vehicles
  • Two nights at a riverside camp and meals shown
  • Scheduled reserve conservation fees
  • AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover allowance, subject to plan terms

Excluded

  • International flights and Kenya eTA fees
  • Comprehensive travel insurance and medical treatment
  • Optional activities, gratuities and personal expenses
  • Any lodging, flights or meals outside the itinerary

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