Wildlife Safaris · 5 days / 4 nights · 🇰🇪 Kenya

Northern Kenya: Samburu + Buffalo Springs + Shaba — 5 Days

Three adjoining reserves along the Ewaso Ng'iro — maximum 'Samburu 5' time.

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Overview

The northern reserves trifecta. Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba sit within 20 km of each other but each has a distinct feel. Prolific reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk and beisa oryx — the 'Samburu Special 5'.

Route: Nairobi → Samburu → Buffalo Springs → Shaba → Nairobi

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

Day 1
Nairobi → Samburu

Highlight: Guided nature walk in Samburu

Drive via Mt Kenya; afternoon Samburu drive.

📍 Samburu 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 340 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 L, D 🏨 Elephant Bedroom Camp
- Hot-spring soak
- Visit local market
- Guided nature walk
- Boat cruise
Day 2
Samburu full day

Highlight: Game drives & sundowner in Shaba National Reserve

Two drives + cultural visit.

📍 Shaba National Reserve 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 180 km ⏱ ~3 hrs 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Samburu Sopa
- Cultural visit
- Guided nature walk
- Game drives & sundowner
- Hot-spring soak
Day 3
Buffalo Springs

Highlight: Hot-spring soak in Samburu

Cross into Buffalo Springs for the day; picnic at the springs.

📍 Samburu 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 340 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Samburu Game Lodge
- Hot-spring soak
- Game drives & sundowner
- Guided nature walk
- Visit local market
Day 4
Shaba

Highlight: Visit local market in Shaba National Reserve

Drive south to Shaba for the day.

📍 Shaba National Reserve 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 120 km ⏱ ~2 hrs 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Shaba Sarova Lodge
- Visit local market
- Hot-spring soak
- Bush breakfast
- Sunrise tracking
Day 5
Shaba → Nairobi

Highlight: Cultural visit in Samburu

Morning drive, transfer.

📍 Samburu 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 340 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L 🏨 Elephant Bedroom Camp
- Sunrise tracking
- Game drives & sundowner
- Boat cruise
- Cultural visit

Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget

Budget — Comfort basics

$1,241 / pp

Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

Shared 4x4 game drives
Full-board meals
English-speaking driver-guide

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What's onboard

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fitness_center Gym / Fitness

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Your route

Interactive map · OpenStreetMap

Live forecast · Samburu National Reserve

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Live wildlife observations

Recently spotted near Samburu National Reserve

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Syncerus caffer

2026-01-06 · Kenya

Eupodotis senegalensis

2026-01-14 · Kenya

Equus grevyi

2026-01-05 · Kenya

Lamprotornis chalybaeus

Oreotragus oreotragus

2026-01-12 · Kenya

Panthera leo

2026-01-05 · Kenya

Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★☆ 8.5/10

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

Safari Lodge · Samburu National Reserve

From $215 / night · +$65 upgrade

Free Wi-FiAir-conditioningSpa & WellnessAirport TransfersPet-Free Zones

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★★★★☆ 8.3/10

Samburu Game Lodge

Safari Lodge · Samburu National Reserve

From $195 / night · +$65 upgrade

Air-conditioningSwimming PoolRestaurantCultural VisitsWalking Safaris

187 verified reviews

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★★★★★ 9.4/10

Elephant Bedroom Camp

Luxury Tented Camp · Samburu National Reserve

From $495 / night · +$180 upgrade

Swimming PoolBar / LoungeGame DrivesGym / FitnessPet-Free Zones

162 verified reviews

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Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

Airline	Route	Departs	Arrives	Duration	Days	From
Kenya Airways KQ100	LHR → NBO London · Nairobi · Non-stop	21:30	07:30	8h 30m	Daily	$890	Book on Kenya Airways ↗
Qatar Airways QR1431	DOH → NBO Doha · Nairobi · Non-stop	07:30	13:30	6h 00m	Daily	$780	Book on Qatar Airways ↗
Emirates EK721	DXB → NBO Dubai · Nairobi · Non-stop	10:25	14:35	5h 10m	Daily	$720	Book on Emirates ↗
KLM KL565	AMS → NBO Amsterdam · Nairobi · Non-stop	10:10	20:30	8h 20m	Daily	$950	Book on KLM ↗