A small riverside camp under doum palms, run with the Samburu community.
Samburu Northern Frontier
Overview
North of the equator the landscape changes completely: red earth, doum palms and the Ewaso Ng'iro river running through it. Samburu holds five species found nowhere further south — Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk and Somali ostrich.
Trip Highlights
- The Samburu Special Five
- Leopard sightings along the Ewaso Ng'iro river
- Samburu cultural visit
- Dramatic arid landscapes and far fewer vehicles
Day By Day
- 01Day 1
Nairobi → Samburu
Drive north past Mount Kenya to Samburu, arriving for lunch. Afternoon game drive along the river.
- 02Day 2
Full day, Samburu
Morning and afternoon game drives searching for the Special Five and the reserve's leopards.
- 03Day 3
Samburu & Buffalo Springs
Cross into Buffalo Springs for the day. Optional Samburu village visit in the afternoon.
- 04Day 4
Samburu → Nairobi
Morning game drive, breakfast, then the drive back to Nairobi via Nanyuki.
What’s Included
- 3 nights lodge or tented camp, full board
- 4x4 Land Cruiser and guide throughout
- Reserve entrance fees
- Return transport from Nairobi
Not Included
- Flights and insurance
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
Where You’ll Stay
The camps and lodges included on this itinerary. Prefer somewhere else? Every property is swappable — just say so when you enquire.
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