Kenya Safari Tour Packages for Holidays and Adventure
Riverine woodland, warm dryland colours and northern wildlife. Discover Samburu on a safari designed around your party.
Exclusive road vehicle and guide · Written itinerary
A place with its own character
Samburu National Reserve brings a different rhythm to a Kenya safari. Along the Ewaso Nyiro River, palms and woodland meet a landscape of scrub, open plains and rocky hills.
The three-day Samburu itinerary includes two nights in the reserve area. Longer northern circuits connect Samburu with Meru, Ol Pejeta and the highlands.
Choose your itinerary: Compare three days in Samburu with four days combining Samburu and Ol Pejeta. The first has two Samburu nights; the second retains two Samburu nights and adds one at Ol Pejeta. The alternative four-day conservation route instead has one Samburu night and two at Ol Pejeta. Choose the allocation of time as well as the list of parks.
Start with a route
The safari collection includes dedicated destination stays and multi-park Kenya journeys. Each trip page sets out the daily route, overnight stops and included experiences.
Nairobi · Samburu · Nairobi
Three days connect Nairobi with Samburu National Reserve, including two overnight stays, an arrival-afternoon drive, a full day of game viewing and a final morning drive before the return through the central highlands.
Nairobi · Samburu · Nairobi
A private three-day road safari from Nairobi spends two nights in Samburu. The programme includes an arrival-afternoon game drive, morning and afternoon viewing on the full reserve day, and a final morning drive before the return to Nairobi.
Nairobi · Meru · Samburu · Nairobi
The safari explores Meru’s riverine and bush habitats before continuing to Samburu’s dry-country landscapes. One Meru night and two Samburu nights support arrival and morning Meru drives, a full Samburu game-viewing day and a final early drive before…
Nairobi · Meru · Mount Kenya · Samburu · Nairobi
Five days and four nights connect Meru National Park and Samburu National Reserve by private road safari from Nairobi through the Mount Kenya region. Two nights in each destination provide an arrival-afternoon drive and a full exploration day.…
Nairobi · Samburu · Meru · Ol Pejeta · Nairobi
Seven days by road through Samburu, Meru and Ol Pejeta, with two nights at each destination. The programme combines river-corridor and savannah game drives, the included Meru rhino-sanctuary visit, and Ol Pejeta’s northern white rhino and chimpanzee visits.
Nairobi · Samburu · Ol Pejeta · Laikipia · Nairobi
Two Samburu nights precede three Ol Pejeta nights in Laikipia. Game drives are joined by the included conservancy-guided bush and bird walk, northern white rhino experience and standard chimpanzee sanctuary visit. A final Ol Pejeta morning drive completes…
Nairobi · Samburu · Aberdare · Maasai Mara · Nairobi
Six days travel from Nairobi to Samburu, the Aberdare highlands and the Maasai Mara. Two Samburu nights are followed by one Aberdare waterhole-viewing night and two Mara nights, combining game drives with wildlife observation from the lodge's designated…
Private road safaris use an exclusive vehicle and guide. The itinerary and quotation specify accommodation, park entries, transfers and selected activities.
Add a night, change the route or tell us what matters most. Use these itineraries as a starting point for a private trip.
Look a little closer
Each destination has its own landscapes, wildlife habitats and activities. Private guiding follows the booked itinerary and the permitted routes.
Look for reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich—the species often called the Samburu Special Five.
The Ewaso Nyiro shapes the reserve. Explore permitted riverside routes for elephants, birds and the quieter details of this dryland ecosystem.
Watch guineafowl, hornbills and animal tracks as well as larger mammals. Let your interests set the pace of a private game drive.
Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba are separate reserves. Your quote should state exactly which entries and areas are included.
Choose a base that makes sense
Camp and lodge location determines access to wildlife areas and the length of transfers. The accommodation booking identifies the property, room category and meal plan.
Riverside camps occupy different positions along the Ewaso Nyiro. Shade, river frontage and vehicle access vary with the property’s setting.
The county lists Samburu Sopa and Samburu Intrepids among reserve accommodation options. Confirm the room and location in your quote.
Choose your Samburu nights alongside Meru or Ol Pejeta rather than adding too many long transfer days.
The safari total covers the items listed in the quotation: accommodation, meals, private transport, guiding, entries, activities and transfers. Rates vary by season, party size and room arrangement.
A little planning goes a long way
The three-day Samburu itinerary includes two nights in the reserve area. Longer northern circuits connect Samburu with Meru, Ol Pejeta and the highlands.
Expect a warmer, drier setting than Kenya’s highlands. Rainfall changes river flow and access, so we plan drive routes around recent conditions.
Entry fees follow the park or conservancy authority, visitor category, age, travel dates and activities. The safari quotation itemises the entries included in the itinerary.
Park road safaris use an exclusive vehicle and guide. Tour minivans and Land Cruiser 4x4s provide the transport options, with the vehicle matched to the itinerary and party.
Before you decide
Share your priorities and we can help you choose a realistic route.
No. They are neighbouring reserves on different sides of the river. We confirm the booked reserve, entry fees and camp access separately.
The three-day Samburu itinerary includes two nights in the reserve area. Longer northern circuits connect Samburu with Meru, Ol Pejeta and the highlands.
Yes. The collection includes multi-destination safaris. Each trip page sets out the daily route, overnight stops and transfers.
Your park road safari uses an exclusive vehicle and guide for your own party. Accommodation and separately booked activities can have shared facilities; specialist arrangements are confirmed in the quote.
Send dates, adults, children’s ages, preferred accommodation, vehicle choice and any activities that matter to you. Mention Samburu and your available travel days.
From real travellers
Guest feedback about travelling with Rustic Nature Tours. Individual experiences and sightings vary.
What an amazing tour: we saw an incredible number and variety of animals and got to learn so much from our fantastic guide Kelvin. He was very knowledgable and patient with us andWhat an amazing tour: we saw an incredible number and variety of animals and got to learn so much from our fantastic guide Kelvin. He was very knowledgable and patient with us and he made our experience unforgettable. Could not have asked for a better introduction to Kenya!…
Very knowledgeable and friendly
Kelvin met us at the airport, took us to our hotel and then picked us up next morning for a 5 day Safari through the Masai Mara. Brilliant experience! Kelvin is knowledgeable,Kelvin met us at the airport, took us to our hotel and then picked us up next morning for a 5 day Safari through the Masai Mara. Brilliant experience! Kelvin is knowledgeable, patient and great fun. Rustic Nature Tours are well organised and quick to respond from my very first enquiry. You won’t be disappointed.…
Great experience! Kelvin is an excellent guide and is full of knowledge. He made sure our 3 experiences were to the max. I highly recommend Rustic Nature Tours and I recommendGreat experience! Kelvin is an excellent guide and is full of knowledge. He made sure our 3 experiences were to the max. I highly recommend Rustic Nature Tours and I recommend asking for Kelvin as your guide.…
My husband and I completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking atMy husband and I completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake, three lions slinking past our vehicle as they hunted an impala, a huge crocodile incubating eggs, two white rhinos napping on the side of the road, and so much more. Our guide was happy to provide knowledgeable answers to all of our questions and was amazing at locating wildlife. I absolutely recommend this company.…
Rustic Nature Tours were responsive from my very first contact and flexible with what we wanted to do and when. The Safari was excellent and accomodation/food spot on. If someoneRustic Nature Tours were responsive from my very first contact and flexible with what we wanted to do and when. The Safari was excellent and accomodation/food spot on. If someone says they had a better guide than Kelvin, they are making it up! He’s the MAN. We had a blast.…
It was a really good experience, it's totally recommended, the service of the office guys is good, they answer to you everytime and with a lot of enthusiasm.The truck was reallyIt was a really good experience, it's totally recommended, the service of the office guys is good, they answer to you everytime and with a lot of enthusiasm.The truck was really good with a lot of personalized service.The guide was the best one, fully recommended our guide, Kelvin Ndolo, he drive through all the safari to let us catch some good pictures, the service is really good with him, he was a nice person with a lot of experience, telling you about everything in Kenya in general, nice time with him, helping, giving advices, experienced man.He is el chingon!!In general we can say that we wouldn't be in a better tour and guide for the first experience in Kenya!…
We had a wonderful day exploring Nairobi and learning so much about the history of both the city and Kenya. This private tour was great value, offering pick-up directly from ourWe had a wonderful day exploring Nairobi and learning so much about the history of both the city and Kenya. This private tour was great value, offering pick-up directly from our hotel and a comfortable ride to each site.Our driver/guide, Denish, was fantastic! extremely safe, knowledgeable, and always ready to answer any questions we had. Every guide we met at the individual stops was equally kind and full of insights.Highlights of our day included a delicious lunch, visiting local community shops for souvenirs, and especially the museum and Kobe Tough! It was the perfect blend of culture, history, and city highlights. If you have a day in Nairobi, we highly recommend booking this tour!…
I booked a four-day trip with Rustic Nature Tour (Safari tour) in Kenya at the very last minute, and they absolutely nailed it. They put together a beautiful itinerary, adapted toI booked a four-day trip with Rustic Nature Tour (Safari tour) in Kenya at the very last minute, and they absolutely nailed it. They put together a beautiful itinerary, adapted to my preferences, at a price that really surprised me, in a good way. My guide was fantastic, not just knowledgeable about wildlife but also about the socialBiophysical environmental, geomorphology and human stories behind the places we visited. Everything just flowed. I couldn’t be happier with the experience and highly recommend them to anyone looking for an authentic Kenyan adventure…
Just completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake,Just completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake, three lions slinking past our vehicle as they hunted an impala, a huge crocodile incubating eggs, two white rhinos napping on the side of the road, and so much more. Our guide was happy to provide knowledgeable answers to all of our questions and was amazing at locating wildlife. I absolutely recommend this company.…
Kelvin and Rustic Nature Tours were the absolute best choice for the two day trips we did during our time in Nairobi. We could not have asked for a better experience. The tripsKelvin and Rustic Nature Tours were the absolute best choice for the two day trips we did during our time in Nairobi. We could not have asked for a better experience. The trips were completely seamless. We had terrific communication beforehand in preparation for the experiences, and we felt that all aspects were accounted for. Kelvin was absolutely exceptional as a guide. He was very knowledgeable about the animals, the local history, and the elements of the safari experience. His ability to navigate us to exactly the spots where we could see the most, be the closest, and truly experience all that Kenya has to offer.For the first-day experience, we traveled to Amboseli. People in our group really wanted to see elephants. And elephants we saw! Kelvin helped position the Land Cruiser so that we had multiple herds of elephants (including babies) walk in front of the vehicle, less than 10 feet away!! It was a memorable sight. We also saw lions, zebras, wildebeests, birds (of all kinds), giraffes, and so much more. Kelvin has a college degree in wildlife management, and he is both extraordinarily knowledgeable and professional in the trip. He answered our questions, provided information, and helped us experience the wildlife in the safest manner possible. I would definitely recommend taking the Land Cruiser over the Safari van. The roads in the park are bumpy, and the Land Cruiser ensured a safe, comfortable ride while also getting us into the perfect spot to see the animals. After 4 hours or so in the park, we headed to a beautiful lodge to eat. The food and experience at the lodge were wonderful. After that, we did another drive before leaving to head back to Nairobi. A long but unbelievable day!For the second experience, we headed to Nairobi National Park, then the Sheldrick Elephant Trust, Kobe Beads, lunch, and the Giraffe Center. Again, Kelvin was a masterful guide. In the park, he got us close to hippos, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, ostriches, and even a crocodile- among many other animals. He found the perfect spots and maneuvered the vehicle just right (and sometimes even off the beaten path) to make sure we saw the best views of the animals (again, we recommend the Land Cruiser for the best experience!). After talking with others who took different trips to Nairobi National Park, we realized how special our visit was. Many of them didn’t have Kelvin guiding them and, as a result, missed seeing all that we saw. We can’t emphasize enough how amazing Kelvin is. From there, Kelvin got us to the Elephant Sanctuary. He had the tickets already set, so all we needed to do was walk in, and then he got us to the perfect spot where we could be feet away from baby elephants, a baby rhino, and a baby zebra. Truly spectacular! After that, we visited a local bead factory that is a microenterprise supporting local women. We had a tour, learned about the beading process, and then had the opportunity to visit their shop (no hassling or pressure to buy- but we did get some beautiful items!). Then to a hidden garden for lunch at a local restaurant, and then finally to the giraffes. By the time we got to the giraffes, it was very busy, but again, Kelvin worked his magic to get us through the line quickly (we felt like VIPs!) and to the perfect spot to feed them. He clearly knows the staff, as he was able to get us pictures and even additional food to feed the animals. After a long day, he masterfully navigated traffic (which is no joke) to return us to the hotel.All in all, our time in Kenya would not have been the same without Kelvin and Rustic Nature Tours. We can’t recommend their tours any higher. You will not be disappointed!!!…
Our amazing guide Faith was right on time to pick us up at our hotel. We started the morning with a trip to Kobe Tough where we saw the bead making process. Then we headed to theOur amazing guide Faith was right on time to pick us up at our hotel. We started the morning with a trip to Kobe Tough where we saw the bead making process. Then we headed to the elephant orphanage where Faith knew the whole system and was able to get us up close spots in the “splash zone.” Next up was the giraffe center where we got up close to hand feed giraffes. Faith knew all of the giraffes by name and personality and even took photos on our camera for us. Afterwards we stopped for traditional Kenyan lunch (at your own expense) and we elected to do the Karen Blixen museum for the entrance fee as well. Since it was just me and my husband, Faith even drove us to the local mall before taking us back to the hotel. Overall it was a day well spent with memories to last a lifetime!…
Let’s make it your journey
Tell us when you want to travel, who is coming and what you would love to experience. We’ll help shape the route and confirm a written quote.
Plan my Samburu trip ↗Mention Samburu, dates, adults and children’s ages, nights, accommodation and preferred vehicle in your enquiry.