Maasai Mara
Contrast the north with the Mara's open grasslands.
Kenya destination
Samburu
Northern Kenya's red earth and riverine palms.
Samburu National Reserve lies in Kenya's semi-arid north along the Ewaso Ng'iro river. Its dry-country species, including reticulated giraffe and Grevy's zebra, make a striking contrast with the southern savannah.
Northern Kenya
Destination snapshot
At a glance
- Country
- Kenya
- Best known for
- Northern species · river scenery
- Ideal stay
- 2–3 nights
The case for Samburu
Why visit Samburu
Reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx and gerenuk
Riverine woodland and doum palms along the Ewaso Ng'iro
A landscape completely unlike the Maasai Mara
Build a wider route
Where to go next.
Each pairing changes the pace, landscape and wildlife emphasis of the journey.
Safaris
Safaris featuring Samburu
Routes that include Samburu, from short escapes to longer combinations.
8 daysKenya
8 Days Classic Kenya Safari: Samburu, Mt Kenya, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
Route: Nairobi · Samburu · Mount Kenya · Lake Nakuru · Maasai Mara
- Budget
PricingPrice on request
9 daysKenya
9 Days Best Kenya Safari: Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu, Mt Kenya & Amboseli
Route: Nairobi · Maasai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Samburu · Mount Kenya + 1 more
- Budget
PricingPrice on request
8 daysKenya
8 Days Amazing Kenya Holiday Safari: Samburu, Treetops, Lake Nakuru & Mara
Route: Nairobi · Samburu · Aberdare (Treetops) · Lake Nakuru · Maasai Mara
- Mid-range
PricingPrice subject upon request
8 daysKenya
8 Days Kenya Safari Vacation: Samburu, Mt Kenya, Lake Nakuru & Mara
Route: Nairobi · Samburu · Mount Kenya · Lake Nakuru · Lake Naivasha + 1 more
- Mid-range
PricingPrice subject upon request
10 daysKenya
10 Days Exciting Kenya Safari Holiday
Route: Nairobi · Amboseli · Aberdare · Samburu · Lake Nakuru + 2 more
- Mid-range
- Private
PricingPrice subject upon request
7 daysKenya
7 Days Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Midrange Safari
Route: Nairobi · Samburu · Ol Pejeta Conservancy · Lake Nakuru · Maasai Mara
- Mid-range
PricingPrice subject upon request
Continue exploring
Explore more of Kenya
Amboseli
Elephant families and wide plains beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
Lake Nakuru
A compact Rift Valley park with rhino habitat and lakeshore birdlife.
Lake Naivasha
Lakeside scenery, hippos and optional boat exploration.
Tsavo
Kenya's largest protected wilderness, between Nairobi and the coast.
Plan with our Nairobi team
Your safari starts with a conversation.
Tell us when you hope to travel and what you want to experience in Samburu. Our Nairobi team can help shape the right route.