Masai Mara
2 Days Masai Mara Safari
A quick, big-game escape to the world-famous Mara — two game drives and a night under the African sky.
3 Days Samburu Safari
Private safari from Nairobi · up to 8 guests per vehicle
- Duration3 days / 2 nights
- DestinationsSamburu
- Group sizeUp to 8 guests
- Best timeJune – October and December – March (dry seasons)
Samburu National Reserve, on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River, is famous for the 'Samburu Special Five' — reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx and gerenuk — and for leopards that hunt along the riverine forest.
All safaris are private departures in a pop-up-roof safari vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Choose luxury, standard or mid-level lodges and camps — we'll match your comfort level and dates.
Trip highlights
- Samburu Special Five: reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, gerenuk
- Elephants and crocodiles along the Ewaso Ng'iro River
- Excellent leopard and cheetah territory
- Optional Samburu cultural visit (on request)
Day-by-day itinerary
Indicative itinerary — your consultant will tailor timings, lodges and activities to your dates.
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Day 1
Nairobi to Samburu
Drive north via the foothills of Mount Kenya, crossing the equator. Arrive for lunch, then an afternoon game drive along the river.
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Day 2
Full day in Samburu
Morning and afternoon game drives searching for the Special Five and big cats, with time to relax at camp in the heat of midday.
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Day 3
Return to Nairobi
Final morning game drive, then the scenic drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the evening.
Included
- Park / conservancy entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Game drives in a pop-up-roof safari vehicle (window seat for every guest)
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Airport / hotel pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Extra drinks and personal expenses
- International flights and visas / eTA
- Travel and medical insurance
Accommodation: Luxury, standard or mid-level lodges and tented camps — your consultant will propose options to suit your style.
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