Samburu, Kenya

Samburu Cultural Safari

4 Days / 3 Nights 4.8 (61 reviews) 2 – 6 travelers Moderate
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Group Size
2 – 6 travelers
Best Time
Year-round (best Jun–Oct & Dec–Mar)
Languages
English, Swahili, Samburu

Overview

Samburu is a world apart — semi-arid, dramatic, and home to species found nowhere else in Kenya. Meet the Samburu people, whose culture is as captivating as the wildlife.

Trip Highlights

Samburu Special Five: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich
Cultural visit to a Samburu village
Ewaso Ng'iro River game viewing
Leopard and lion sightings
Singing wells and traditional ceremonies

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1 Day

Nairobi to Samburu

Drive north through the fertile highlands, crossing the equator. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, afternoon game drive.

2 Day

Full Day Samburu

Morning and afternoon game drives. Midday cultural visit to a Samburu village.

3 Day

Samburu Reserve

Full day exploring the reserve — river, plains, and hills. Picnic lunch in the bush.

4 Day

Return to Nairobi

Morning game drive. Breakfast. Drive back to Nairobi arriving evening.

What's Included

Included

  • 3 nights full-board lodge
  • All meals
  • Professional Samburu guide
  • Park entry fees
  • Cultural village visit
  • Bottled water

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Optional extras