Samburu Special Five Safari — Rare & Unique Species
The Samburu Special Five — species found nowhere else in Kenya
Tour Overview
Samburu National Reserve offers a safari experience dramatically different from the Masai Mara. The semi-arid landscape of red earth, rocky outcrops, and the palm-fringed Ewaso Ng'iro River creates a stunning backdrop for wildlife found nowhere else in Kenya. The Samburu Special Five — Grevy's zebra (thin stripes, large ears), reticulated giraffe (geometric patterns), Somali ostrich (blue legs), gerenuk (standing on hind legs to browse), and Beisa oryx (elegant horned antelope) — are all unique to this northern region. Add in excellent predator sightings (leopards are particularly bold here), Samburu warrior cultural encounters, and uncrowded game viewing, and you have one of Kenya's best-kept safari secrets.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive and transfer to your accommodation. Welcome briefing and orientation. Settle in and explore your immediate surroundings.
Meals: Dinner
Interactive Route Map
What's Included
- 2 nights lodge
- All meals
- Twice-daily game drives
- Samburu village visit
- Park fees
Not Included
- Flights/transfers
- Drinks
- Gratuities
How to Get There
Fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi. Domestic flights to Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Mombasa. Charter flights to remote conservancies.
Best Time to Visit
July–October (Great Migration river crossings). Jan–Feb (calving season). Year-round wildlife viewing. Coast best Nov–Mar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starting from
$1,100
per person sharing
No booking fees · Free cancellation up to 30 days
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