Kenya Safari Samburu Game Reserve 4 Days 3 Nights; is a road safari package from Nairobi to Samburu Game Reserve located in what used to be called the Northern Frontier District.

Samburu Game Reserve, covers 40 Square Miles (104 Square Kilometers) is located 350 Kilometers north of Nairobi within Isiolo District.

Samburu Game Reserve has an abundance of wildlife, birds and colorful cultural traditions of the Samburu’s who are the cousins of the Masai.

Samburu National Reserve is situated on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Kenya. This means plenty of water, trees and shade to attract wildlife like elephant, lion, giraffe and zebra from the surrounding savannah plains.

Leopards are also regularly spotted. Samburu Game Reserve is situated in the hot and arid fringes of Kenya’s vast Northern Frontier District.

The area is home to the Samburu tribe, pastoral relatives of the Masai. Samburu Reserve as a safari destination has rugged and dramatic landscape, the Ewaso Nyiro River runs along the southern boundary.

Samburu Game Reserve and is home to crocodile and hippo with the many animals visiting to drink during the heat of the day.

On our Kenya Safari Samburu Game Reserve 4 Days 3 Nights, you may see buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and other plains game.

Species of game unique to Samburu include the Beisa oryx, the long necked Gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and the blue shanked Somali ostrich.

Samburu Game Reserve is not particularly well – known and is therefore not too crowded – a huge plus in Kenya where so many reserves are often overflowing with tourists.

It is often grouped together with the Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserves as they lie so close together.

SAMBURU GAME RESERVE HIGHLIGHTS | WHAT TO SEE AND DO

Samburu Game Viewing: Samburu animals include cheetah, lion, leopard, impala, buffalo, hippo, and dik-dik, as well as the native gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and Beisa Oryx.

You are guaranteed to see most animals during the dry season as they converge at the Uaso Nyiro River, their main source of water during the long dry weather.

Elephants are also spotted during this time, and you can watch the Nile crocodiles swim in the river.

Samburu Bird Viewing: Samburu National Reserve is a paradise for bird lovers, with over 350 species of birds already recorded.

You can enjoy a colorful assortment of birds such as vultures, kingfishers, marabous, eagles, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches and many more.

Samburu Cultural Tours: Visit the local Samburu villages where you get a chance to interact with the colorful Samburu people in their traditional setting and experience their culture.

This is a good opportunity to purchase traditional Samburu souvenirs, art and collectibles.

KENYA SAFARI SAMBURU GAME RESERVE 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS ITINERARY

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive To Samburu Game Reserve

0800 Hours: This morning we travel by road to Kenya’s Northern Frontier District. Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River.

It is also one of Kenya’s most protected areas and home to species only found north of the equator, from the reticulated giraffe to Grevy’s zebras and Beisa oryxes.

1200 Hours: We arrive at our lodge/ camp and check-in. Lunch follows.

1530 Hours: In the afternoon we explore the park in search for Lions, Leopard, Cheetah, Buffalos etc.

Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Larsens Tented Camp, Elephant Bedroom Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge, Samburu Simba Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Lion King Bush Camp Samburu

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2 & Day 3: Full Day In Samburu National Reserve

This two full days in the Samburu Game Reserve will be spent searching for the big five, the Samburu five and observing the vast unspoiled scenery during morning and afternoon game viewing drives.

Samburu game reserve is renowned for its rare species of animals unique to the park, namely: the long necked gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and Beisa onyx.

The elusive Kenya leopard is often known to visit the park, especially in the evenings. Other Kenyan wildlife present in the park includes cheetahs and lions, as well as elephants, buffalo and hippos.

Birdlife is as plentiful as wildlife at Samburu National Reserve, which boasts over 350 different species of birds including vultures, kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches and others.

A camel-back safari is a specialty in Samburu, as well as a cultural visit to the Samburu people who depend on their cattle, goat, sheep and donkey can be arranged.

Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Larsens Tented Camp, Elephant Bedroom Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge, Samburu Simba Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Lion King Bush Camp Samburu

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Samburu Game Reserve – Drive To Nairobi

0630 Hours – 0830 Hours: Enjoy an early morning Game-drive.

0900 Hours: Return back to your Lodge/ Hotel for a proper sit down English breakfast the Breakfast.

1000 Hours: Check-out of the hotel and depart by road back to Nairobi arriving mid afternoon.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

KENYA SAFARI SAMBURU GAME RESERVE 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS PRICES

Notes

Kenya Safari Samburu Game Reserve 4 Days 3 Nights Rates Includes:

* Extensive Game drives
* Pre–tour itinerary document
* All meals included while on safari
* All applicable Game Park entrance fees
* Guaranteed window seating with open top
* Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
* Round trip transport from Nairobi to Samburu Game Reserve
* Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/ Driver. (Professional Safari Escort is available upon request)
* Accommodations of your choice in Samburu Game Reserve/ Buffalo Springs or Shaba National Reserve

Kenya Safari Samburu Game Reserve 4 Days 3 Nights Rates Do Not Include:

* International Airfare
* Accommodations in Nairobi
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* A visit to a Samburu Cultural Village
* Gratuity for your professional driver guide
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps and airports
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
* Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary