Kenya safari destination

Samburu safari.

Arid northern Kenya and the Samburu Special Five, driven by a local guide in a pop-top safari van.

Elephant standing in shallow water on a Kenya safari with ELMAG SAFARIS

Samburu at a glance

Samburu

An arid reserve in northern Kenya, split by the Ewaso Ng’iro river, with dry-country scenery that looks nothing like the green highlands further south.

Samburu is home to the Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich and gerenuk. Elephant, lion and leopard are also seen along the river.

Wildlife
Samburu is home to the Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich and…
Best months
June to October and January to March are the driest months, when wildlife concentrates near the river.
Suggested stay
Two to three nights. Samburu is a long drive from Nairobi, so a northern circuit is usually planned around it.
Park fees
Current fees are included in your WhatsApp quotation.

Why ELMAG SAFARIS

Samburu with a local team.

ELMAG SAFARIS is based in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, and runs private and group safaris across Kenya in pop-top safari vans with local driver-guides. Every itinerary is built around your dates, your group and your lodge preferences, and your quotation arrives on WhatsApp.

Questions

Samburu safari: common questions.

When is the best time for a Samburu safari?

Samburu can be visited year-round; the drier months generally give easier roads and clearer wildlife viewing. We confirm conditions for your dates when we prepare your quotation.

How long should I spend in Samburu?

Most visitors stay two to three nights to give game drives enough time. Your final stay length is confirmed with your itinerary.

How much does a Samburu trip cost?

We do not publish a price list because every trip is priced for your dates, group, vehicle and lodges. Send an enquiry on WhatsApp and your quotation, including current park fees, comes back to you there.

Can I combine Samburu with other destinations?

Yes. Most itineraries combine several reserves and lakes. See our 3 to 10-day safari packages or all eight destinations, and we will build the route around your dates.

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