3 Days / 2 Nights Samburu Fly-in...

Day-by-day plan

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Compare the route flow quickly with a clear Collection, Safari, and Overnight structure for every day.

Day 1

📍 Samburu National Reserve

Nairobi - Samburu

Fly to Samburu and start with an afternoon game drive.

Collection & Transfer

Samburu National Reserve - Scheduled flight and camp transfer.

Safari & Activities

Fly to Samburu and start with an afternoon game drive.

Northern fly-in transition
Late-afternoon game viewing

Overnight

Stay: Samburu lodge or camp. Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Experiences on this route

Safari Activities

Game Drives

The core safari activity: guided wildlife drives timed around the best viewing windows and the realities of the route.

Wildlife

Big Five Tracking

A classic safari focus built around the strongest habitats and guide-led strategy for lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.

Wildlife

Birdwatching

A specialist wildlife activity for travelers who want more than big mammals and appreciate habitat, migration, and seasonal variety.

Wildlife

Walking Safari

A guided on-foot wildlife experience focused on tracks, habitat, smaller species, and reading the landscape at ground level.

Adventure

Sundowner Experience

A classic safari pause at the end of the day, built around location, light, and atmosphere rather than sightseeing volume.

Adventure

Photography Safari

A wildlife experience paced around light, positioning, patience, and guide flexibility rather than simply covering ground quickly.

Wildlife

Optional add-ons

Optional Activities

Sundowner Experience
Private sundowner setup in a scenic location.
Additional from $85
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Walking Safari
Guided walking safari where permitted.
Additional from $80
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Birdwatching
Birding-focused route windows around river habitats.
Additional from $45
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Photography Safari
Extended wildlife photography sessions.
Additional from $115
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Inclusions, exclusions, and planning support

Review the essentials first, then request any custom upgrades or route adjustments before you confirm.

What's Included

What is already covered in the base trip price.

Return scheduled flights Nairobi-Samburu
Airstrip transfers in Samburu
2 nights accommodation
Meals as listed in itinerary
Shared game drives
Professional guide support
Applicable reserve fees
Bottled drinking water during game drives

What's Excluded

Items you can budget for separately or customize with our team.

International flights
Travel insurance
Airport taxes where applicable
Optional cultural visit
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Items not listed under inclusions

Need exact costs or custom add-ons?

We can adjust rooms, pacing, and activities before you lock in the itinerary.

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Price Guide

Published ranges to help you compare accommodation styles before requesting a custom quote.

Accommodation	Price Per Person
Budget safari	$980 - $1,350Published ranges vary by season, lodge availability, and park-fee updates.
Mid-range lodge	$1,450 - $2,100Published ranges vary by season, lodge availability, and park-fee updates.
Luxury tented camp	$2,400 - $3,700Published ranges vary by season, lodge availability, and park-fee updates.

Published ranges vary by season, lodge availability, and park-fee updates.

Your Journey

Tour Route & Locations

📍 Interactive map with route directions • Click markers for stop details

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Samburu offers northern species, semi-arid landscapes, and generally lower crowd density than southern routes.

Yes. Samburu pairs very well with both Mara and Lewa for strong ecosystem contrast.

Yes. It is designed specifically for 3-day fly-in efficiency.

Samburu Fly-in Safari from Nairobi is a 3 days / 2 nights itinerary that typically includes Return scheduled flights Nairobi-Samburu, Airstrip transfers in Samburu, 2 nights accommodation, Meals as listed in itinerary, Shared game drives. International flights, visas, insurance, tips, and personal extras are usually quoted separately unless stated otherwise.

Wildlife expectations depend on season and routing, but this itinerary commonly focuses on Scheduled flight to Samburu, Special Five viewing potential, River-based wildlife concentration in Kenya. Your guide adjusts daily game-viewing around weather, recent sightings, and animal movement.

For Kenya, the best timing depends on what you want most from the trip. During the dry season from July to October, when the Great Migration reaches the Maasai Mara and wildlife concentrates around water sources. January to March is another excellent window with clear skies, fewer crowds, and lower prices. Budget travellers benefit most from the green season (April–June) when rates drop 30–40%.

Samburu Fly-in Safari from Nairobi usually opens around Samburu National Reserve and closes around Nairobi, with transfers timed around flights, road connections, or onward safari plans. Your final confirmation reflects your actual arrival and departure schedule.

Yes. Samburu Fly-in Safari from Nairobi can be customized around your dates, pacing, accommodation level, and preferred activities. We can usually adjust the mid range safari route with extra nights, lodge upgrades, seasonal changes, or a beach or city extension where the geography makes sense.

Most nationalities need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), which you can apply for online before travel. The process is straightforward and typically approved within 72 hours. The eTA costs approximately $30 USD. Check the Kenyan immigration website for the latest requirements for your nationality.

Yellow fever vaccination is required if travelling from an endemic country. We recommend consulting your travel doctor about Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, and malaria prophylaxis at least 6 weeks before travel. A tetanus booster is also advisable. Malaria prophylaxis (such as Malarone or Doxycycline) is recommended for most safari areas.

Where you can stay

Accommodation Options in Kenya

Browse suggested accommodation tiers for this route. Final recommendations depend on travel dates, inventory, and preferred style.

Luxury

Elephant Bedroom Camp

Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

The Luxury Tent at Elephant Bedroom Camp offers a stylish retreat with all the essentials. Slightly smaller than the Deluxe, it includes a plunge pool and a comfortable lounge area.

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Luxury

Samburu Intrepids Camp

Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

A well-known premium Samburu camp with strong operations and broad traveler appeal.

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Saruni Basecamp Capture the Cosmos Samburu Man wirth stars

Luxury

Saruni Samburu

Kalama Conservancy, Samburu, Kenya

Saruni Samburu is a deluxe, design lodge located in Kenya’s wild north.

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Mid-Range

Samburu Sopa Lodge

Samburu, Kenya

Located inside the Samburu National Reserve in Northern Kenya, Samburu Sopa lodge is built atop high ground allowing panaromic views of the vastness of Samburu shrub land and the hills beyond.

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Luxury

Larsens Camp

Samburu ecosystem, Kenya

Embrace ultimate luxury in our Deluxe Suites, where we’ve amplified the features of our standard suites with delightful extras. Enjoy the magic of sleeping under the stars in your star bed, experience the thrill of an outdoor shower, a plunge pool, a mini-bar, private lounge, and delight in the services of a dedicated private butler.

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Mid-Range

Samburu Simba Lodge

Samburu, Kenya

Practical mid-range Samburu lodge suited to value-conscious safari planning.

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Luxury

Ashnil Samburu Camp

Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

Ashnil Samburu Camp is a luxury tented set in the spectacular backdrop drop of the Mighty Ol Olokwe mountain fronting Ewaso Nyiro River.

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A young giraffe stands in a misty clearing just after sunrise in Samburu, Kenya.

Standard

Samburu Riverside Camp

Samburu, Kenya

Located in the heart of the beautiful Samburu National Reserve and close to the mighty Ewaso Ng’iro River, Samburu Riverside Camp offers a natural environment with very little interference to the environment and its inhabitants. It is home to many birds, mongoose, vervet monkeys, tortoises, and elephants, to name a few.

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3 Days / 2 Nights Samburu Fly-in Safari from Nairobi

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