Samburu Wilderness Explorer
Into Kenya's wild north, where the rare and the remarkable roam
Five days across the arid, riverine landscapes of Samburu, tracking the region's endemic 'Special Five' species alongside a fraction of the vehicle traffic found further south.
Highlights
- The Samburu Special Five endemic species
- Riverside game drives along the Ewaso Nyiro
- Samburu cultural village experience
- Night game drive (where permitted) for nocturnal species
Day by Day
Fly to Samburu
Morning scheduled flight from Nairobi into Samburu, with an afternoon orientation drive along the river as camp settles in around you.
The Special Five
A full day dedicated to Samburu's endemic species — reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich — with a guide well versed in the region's ecology.
Riverine Predators
Morning and evening drives along the Ewaso Nyiro tracking lion and leopard, with a relaxed midday break at camp during the heat.
Samburu Culture
Visit a Samburu manyatta to learn about pastoral traditions, beadwork, and warrior culture, followed by a sundowner on a rocky outcrop above the river.
Final Drive & Departure
A last dawn game drive before flying back to Nairobi for onward connections.
Included
- 4 nights in a luxury tented camp
- All meals and house drinks
- Private guide and vehicle
- Return flights from Nairobi
- Samburu cultural village visit
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
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Guest Feedback
“Samburu was a revelation — reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk, species I'd genuinely never heard of before. Barely another vehicle in sight the entire five days. Ericko Wildquest Safaris clearly knows the difference between a good itinerary and a great one.”
Anika Bergström
Stockholm, Sweden
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Best time: June to October and December to March
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