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Samburu
Safaris built around Samburu.
A remote Kenyan reserve home to the Special Five, including Grevy's zebra and reticulated giraffe, offering intimate game viewing far from the crowds.
Samburu
WHY
Compared to some of the more famous parks like the Maasai Mara, Samburu tends to be less crowded, providing a more secluded and intimate wildlife viewing experience. The region is inhabited by the Samburu people, a pastoralist community closely related to the Maasai. Engaging with the Samburu offers insights into their unique traditions, dances, and way of life. The arid and semi-arid terrain, with its red dirt roads, acacia trees, and the Ewaso Nyiro River snaking through, provides a dramatically different backdrop compared to other Kenyan parks.
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East Africa in signature pairings, like elephants beneath Mount Kenya: the Serengeti and Masai Mara, gorilla trekking and Zanzibar.
Where to stay
Lodges in Samburu.
2 lodges
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LuxKitich Forest Camp
Kitich is a fabulous and convenient base for exploring the Northern Frontiers, The Mathews Mountains, The Ndoto Mountains , the Milgis and Lake Turkana… and visiting the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary on the southern slopes of the Mathews range.
From $600 per person · night
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PremiumSoroi Samburu Lodge
Soroi Samburu Lodge sits on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in the heart of the Samburu National Reserve, a mid-range property offering full-board stays, twice-daily game drives and a riverside setting known for elephants, lions and the rare Grevy's zebra. Rooms range from standards through interconnecting superiors to a three-bedroom executive villa with private plunge pools.
From $535 per person · night
Rates per person sharing, per night.
Samburu
Your guide to Samburu.
Highlights:
- Adapted Wildlife: The harsh environments has forced the animals to adapt in a unique way. The gerenuk stands on his hind legs to browse on taller shrubs.
- Ewaso Nyiro River: This river is the most important, it attracts a large amount of wildlife, especially during the dry season.
- Diverse Activities: Traditional game drives, guided nature walks, camel safaris, and visit to local villages
WHEN
The best season for wildlife viewing in Samburu is the dry season, between the months June and October. As the water sources in the park dry up, the animals congregate around the remaining waterholes and the Ewaso Nyiro River, making it easier to spot them.
If you prefer solitude and fewer tourists, the wet season will be perfect for you. The lush scenery of the park is at its best. Although the greenery is attractive the dense vegetation may make it slightly challenging to spot wildlife.
WHERE
Samburu National Reserve is located in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya. It lies approximately 350 kilometers (217 miles) to the northeast of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. The reserve is set against a backdrop of the jagged peaks of Mount Kenya and is bordered by the Ewaso Nyiro River to the south.
Several airlines operate daily scheduled flights from Nairobi's Wilson Airport to Samburu. The flight typically takes about an hour. Upon landing at one of the airstrips in Samburu, you can arrange for a lodge or camp vehicle to pick you up.
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"KEITH WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL PLANNING OUR TRIP. COMMUNICATION WAS GREAT AND CUSTOMER FOCUS!"
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"We had very lovely time at Kruger national park resort and Victoria falls for 5 nights. Shann was our coordinator and was very professional from the beginning till the end. We had an issue with one of the flights being delayed and Shann was very helpful and helped us as much as she could. For first time Africa exploring it was an easy traveling since everyth…"
"Responsive, provided multiple options any time my preferred option wasn't available. Easy to book and pay."
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