3-Day Samburu Safari from Nairobi – Wildlife Adventure in Northern Kenya
Escape the crowds and venture into the wild beauty of Samburu National Reserve on this 3-day safari from Nairobi. Famous for its unique wildlife species and scenic landscapes, Samburu offers an unforgettable safari experience in northern Kenya. Travel in a comfortable open-roof safari vehicle, enjoy daily game drives, and relax in a beautiful safari lodge by night.
🐘 Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi. Enjoy a scenic drive through central Kenya with a photo stop at Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak.
Arrive at Samburu Simba Lodge in time for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive and spot rare wildlife unique to the region, including:
Grevy’s zebra
Reticulated giraffe
Gerenuk
Beisa oryx
Somali ostrich
Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs before returning to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
🦓 Day 2: Full Day of Game Drives in Samburu
Start with an early morning game drive to catch predators and grazers at their most active. After breakfast, head out for a full-day safari with packed lunchboxes, exploring the vast savannah and riverine areas.
Enjoy spectacular wildlife viewing near the Ewaso Nyiro River, a vital water source that attracts elephants, antelopes, big cats, and countless bird species. Capture memorable sightings of Samburu’s Special Five and more throughout the day.
Return to the lodge in the evening for a delicious dinner and overnight rest.
🐾 Day 3: Samburu to Nairobi
Begin your final day with a sunrise game drive, then return for a hearty buffet breakfast at the lodge. Depart Samburu for Nairobi, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
Optional Extension: Choose to extend your safari with visits to Buffalo Springs National Reserve or Shaba National Reserve, neighboring parks with similar landscapes and diverse wildlife.
