3-Day Home of the Special Five Private Safari
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$665.00
Duration
3 days
Tour Type
Explore Tours
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destinations Covered: Samburu National Reserve
Vehicle Type: Private Custom 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser (Exclusive to your group)
The Vibe: High-reward desert tracking, rare endemic wildlife, and rugged canyon landscapes.
Destinations Covered: Samburu National Reserve
Vehicle Type: Private Custom 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser (Exclusive to your group)
The Vibe: High-reward desert tracking, rare endemic wildlife, and rugged canyon landscapes.
🌟 Your Adventure Awaits
Venture north of the equator to discover a raw, arid wilderness entirely different from the rest of Kenya. Samburu is the exclusive home of the “Special Five”—rare species adapted to the dramatic desert landscape that you cannot find in southern parks. Perfect for travelers seeking unique wildlife, striking red-earth backgrounds, and less-crowded tracks, this fast-paced 3-day safari offers a distinct, high-impact northern frontier experience.
Venture north of the equator to discover a raw, arid wilderness entirely different from the rest of Kenya. Samburu is the exclusive home of the “Special Five”—rare species adapted to the dramatic desert landscape that you cannot find in southern parks. Perfect for travelers seeking unique wildlife, striking red-earth backgrounds, and less-crowded tracks, this fast-paced 3-day safari offers a distinct, high-impact northern frontier experience.
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Included/Exclude
- Services of an English Guide. Other languages at extra cost. ● Accommodation ● Meals as specified in the program. ● Private Game drives. ● Return Transfers as specified in the program ● Complimentary 500ml mineral water per person per day during the safari in our vehicle. ● All park fees and Govt. taxes ● Transport
- ● International flights ● Airport tax (International) ● Guide or local escort gratuities ● Drinks and dining rooms tips, porterage, personal travel and baggage insurance ● Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature ● Tips and gratuities
Tour Plan
Morning Departure
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, driving north past the vibrant green agricultural farmlands of the central highlands and skirted along the slopes of Mount Kenya. You will stop for a brief photography break as you cross the equator, watching the scenery drop away into the rugged, dramatic semi-arid plains of the northern frontier.
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, driving north past the vibrant green agricultural farmlands of the central highlands and skirted along the slopes of Mount Kenya. You will stop for a brief photography break as you cross the equator, watching the scenery drop away into the rugged, dramatic semi-arid plains of the northern frontier.
Arrival & Check-in
You arrive at Samburu in time for lunch and check-in, entering a beautifully wild landscape anchored by the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River.
You arrive at Samburu in time for lunch and check-in, entering a beautifully wild landscape anchored by the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River.
Afternoon Game Drive
After a short rest, proceed for your first afternoon game drive in the Samburu National Reserve. This is your first opportunity to encounter elephants, desert-adapted lions, and begin spotting the unique wildlife that thrives across these rugged red-earth landscapes. Return to the property as the sun sets over the brown river.
After a short rest, proceed for your first afternoon game drive in the Samburu National Reserve. This is your first opportunity to encounter elephants, desert-adapted lions, and begin spotting the unique wildlife that thrives across these rugged red-earth landscapes. Return to the property as the sun sets over the brown river.
Dinner & Overnight Stay
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Full Day Expedition
Spend a full day exploring the Samburu ecosystem, one of Africa’s most unique, wildlife-rich northern reserves.
Spend a full day exploring the Samburu ecosystem, one of Africa’s most unique, wildlife-rich northern reserves.
Morning & Afternoon Tracking
Morning and afternoon game drives increase your chances of witnessing the legendary Samburu "Special Five"—the Reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and the long-necked Gerenuk—alongside leopards, hyenas, and large elephant herds across the arid plains. The experience is designed to maximize wildlife viewing in different sections of the reserve. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Morning and afternoon game drives increase your chances of witnessing the legendary Samburu "Special Five"—the Reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and the long-necked Gerenuk—alongside leopards, hyenas, and large elephant herds across the arid plains. The experience is designed to maximize wildlife viewing in different sections of the reserve. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Optional Experiences
Optional activities such as a guided cultural visit to a traditional Samburu village to interact with the local community are highly recommended.
Optional activities such as a guided cultural visit to a traditional Samburu village to interact with the local community are highly recommended.
Dinner & Overnight Stay
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Breakfast & Check-Out
Savor a final, hot safari breakfast at the lodge while listening to the wilderness wake up across the arid terrain. Pack your bags, take your final photos around the property, and complete a seamless check-out.
Savor a final, hot safari breakfast at the lodge while listening to the wilderness wake up across the arid terrain. Pack your bags, take your final photos around the property, and complete a seamless check-out.
En-Route Drive to Exit
Board your private Land Cruiser for a final en-route transit through the reserve toward the main exit gates. Keep your cameras ready on the seat next to you—this final drive out is a fantastic opportunity to catch last-minute wildlife encounters along the river tracks before exiting the park boundaries.
Board your private Land Cruiser for a final en-route transit through the reserve toward the main exit gates. Keep your cameras ready on the seat next to you—this final drive out is a fantastic opportunity to catch last-minute wildlife encounters along the river tracks before exiting the park boundaries.
Mid-Day Transit & Drop-off
Enjoy a smooth cruise back south past Mount Kenya and back into the central region with an en-route stop for lunch. Arrive back in Nairobi by late afternoon, where your guide will drop you off directly at your hotel or the international airport in time for your flight home.
Enjoy a smooth cruise back south past Mount Kenya and back into the central region with an en-route stop for lunch. Arrive back in Nairobi by late afternoon, where your guide will drop you off directly at your hotel or the international airport in time for your flight home.
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