Samburu National Reserve
Northern Kenya · Protected Wilderness

Samburu National Reserve

An arid wilderness sanctuary renowned for the Samburu Special Five and the Ewaso Nyiro River lifeline.

About The Ecosystem

Wilderness Overview

Located in the rugged semi-arid plains of northern Kenya, Samburu National Reserve is home to unique endemic wildlife species known as the Samburu Special 5: Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and beisa oryx, alongside large prides of lions and leopards.

Visual Atmosphere

Samburu National Reserve

Sanctuary Details

Region Northern Kenya
Optimal Season
Geographical Position 0.6167° N, 37.5333° E
Access by Air Scheduled bush-flights from regional international hubs or private helicopter charter directly to nearby airstrip.
Design Custom Safari
Curated Itineraries

Expeditions Journeying Through Samburu National Reserve

2 Days / 1 Nights budget

2 DAYS Murchison Falls National Park

Your 2-day Murchison Falls National Park adventure with JM Jungle Safaris combines exciting game drives across wildlife-rich savannahs, a scenic boat cruise along the Nile, and breathtaking views of the mighty Murchison Falls for an unforgettable taste of Uganda’s wilderness.

From $780 per person
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3 Days / 2 Nights luxury

3 Days Gorilla Fly in Tour

Your 3-day flying gorilla safari with JM Jungle Safaris takes you from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by scenic flight, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking forest landscapes, an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience, and a relaxing wilderness retreat before flying back to Entebbe.

From $4231 per person
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5 Days / 4 Nights budget

5 Days Gorillas and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

Discover Uganda’s extraordinary primate world on a 5-day safari with JM Jungle Safaris, combining thrilling chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest with an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity.

From $2620 per person
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9 Days / 8 Nights luxury

9-Day Mount Kenya & Samburu Wilderness Safari

Traverse the finest wildlife frontiers of Kenya on this 9-day luxury safari. Begin with scenic highland views beneath Mount Kenya, journey north to the rugged wilderness of Samburu to encounter the rare Special Five, and culminate on the sweeping golden plains of the Masai Mara for world-class big cat tracking and safari game drives.

From $5850 per person
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14 Days / 13 Nights midrange

14 DAYS magic of UGANDA Safari

Embark on a spectacular 14-day journey through Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, exploring its diverse landscapes, rich cultures and extraordinary wildlife. From the shores of Lake Victoria and the powerful Nile to the savannahs of Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, continue into the ancient forests of Kibale and Bwindi for unforgettable chimpanzee and gorilla encounters. Cruise the Kazinga Channel, discover crater lakes and mountain scenery, meet local communities, and experience Uganda's remarkable wilderness at an unhurried pace—creating a safari filled with adventure, connection and lasting memories.

From $4381 per person
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Journey Into Samburu National Reserve

Our safari specialists craft seamless private journeys combining Samburu National Reserve with East Africa's most breathtaking wild landscapes.

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