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

3 Days / 2 Nights budget

3 Day Primate in the Mist

Designed for wildlife enthusiasts, this expedition centers around the world's finest primate encounters, moving between the rainforests of Kibale and the volcanic ridges of Bwindi.

From $2500 per person
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7 Days / 6 Nights luxury

7-Day Rwanda Heritage & Gorilla Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable Rwandan immersion from the vibrant boulevards and memorial heritage of Kigali to the primeval canopy of Nyungwe Forest and the misty volcanic slopes of Volcanoes National Park. Experience thrilling mountain gorilla tracking, golden monkey encounters, royal palace cultural heritage, and luxury lodge hospitality.

From $7850 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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10 Days / 9 Nights luxury

The Pearl Signature Expedition

Spanning 10 magnificent days, this signature journey combines private bush flights, habituated mountain gorilla encounters in Bwindi, chimpanzee habituation in Kibale, and private boat cruises along the Kazinga Channel.

From $6450 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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