3-Day Samburu Big 4 Mid-Range Safari

Your journey begins with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or the airport, followed by a 6:00 am departure for Samburu. The scenic drive takes approximately six hours, with a memorable stop along the way to admire the majestic, snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya.

Upon arrival at the lodge, you will be welcomed just in time for a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, set out on your first thrilling game drive across the Samburu landscape. Keep your eyes peeled for unique wildlife such as Grevy’s zebras, reticulated giraffes, gerenuks, Beisa oryx, Somali ostriches, as well as elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

As the sun sets, return to the lodge for a relaxing dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Begin your day with an early morning game drive, catching the wilderness as it awakens. Afterward, return to camp for a hearty breakfast before setting out on a full-day safari adventure, complete with packed lunch boxes. Spend the day immersed in uninterrupted wildlife viewing, with chances to spot rare and region-specific species such as the oryx, gerenuk, Grévy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and other fascinating animals adapted to the semi-arid landscape.

Your exploration will follow the course of the Ewaso Nyiro River, a vital water source that attracts a rich variety of wildlife. Along the way, enjoy sightings of diverse bird species that thrive within the reserve’s unique ecosystem.

Start your day with an early breakfast before heading out on a morning game drive, the perfect time to witness predators wrapping up their nocturnal hunt and herbivores grazing in the crisp morning air. If fortune favors you, you might even catch a glimpse of the elusive wild dogs, occasionally spotted in Samburu. Later, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi, with lunch either en route or upon arrival in the late afternoon.