SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
Along the Ewaso Nyiro River, Samburu’s ochre hills, doum-palm valleys and open acacia savannah shelter elephants, big cats and the ‘Samburu Five’. Explore by day from the reserve’s river loops, then unwind nearby at Sasaab in Westgate Conservancy, linking classic game viewing with culture, stargazing and desert-edge light.
QUICK FACTS
Samburu Five
Ewaso Nyiro
Doum palms
Grevy’s zebra
Reticulated giraffe
River, Palms & Rare Wildlife
Start at the Ewaso Nyiro as elephants wade and lions scan the riverine grass. Drift through doum-palm shade to rocky kopjes for leopard and sunning crocs. From Sasaab, mix reserve game drives with camel rides and guided walks, ending with sundowners that set the Northern Frontier glowing.
Experiences & Highlights
Shape days around day drives in Samburu and night drives, camel safaris and guided walks in Westgate Conservancy. Add Photography Safaris, Cultural Experiences in Samburu villages, ATV adventures, seasonal fly camping, spa time and alfresco Bush Dining. Hosted from Sasaab’s elevated river-view suites for sweeping horizons and star-filled nights.
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Journey Inspiration.
*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers
Follow December and January’s migration surge through the central Serengeti. Base at Usawa Moru West and Dunia to track wildebeest herds over short grass plains and granite kopjes. Expect pregnant females, early calves, and active predators. Days run to unhurried game drives and full day outings, with bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and open air dinners under bright night skies.
Highlights/Activities
Moru Kopjes viewpoints, Seronera river lines, early calving build up, wildebeest and zebra herds, cheetah and hyena action, lion on the kopjes, guided game drives, full day outings, bush breakfasts, picnic lunches, open air dinners, stargazing, golden hour photography, birding for kori bustard and secretarybird, flexible mobile positioning at Usawa, classic tented comfort at Dunia.
Countries Covered: Tanzania
*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers
Embark on a journey through Kenya’s wild heart, from breakfast with giraffes in Nairobi to Samburu’s rugged landscapes and the iconic plains of the Masai Mara. This immersive safari blends luxury, culture, and conservation across private reserves and riverfront camps, offering rare wildlife encounters, authentic Samburu traditions, and front-row views of The Great Migration.
Highlights/Activities
Breakfast with giraffes at Giraffe Manor, giraffe feeding and afternoon tea, game drives in Samburu and Westgate Conservancy, Samburu Special Five sightings, guided bush walks, community visits, camel safaris, optional fly camping, sundowners and stargazing, pool and spa time, game drives in the Maasai Mara, Big Five sightings, Great Migration viewing in season, sunrise hot air balloon, bush breakfasts and picnic lunches, family-friendly activities.
Countries Covered: Kenya
*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers
This safari combines treehouse suites in the Mahogany Tree forests on the shores of Lake Manyara and all its beauty as well as unique dome design tented units in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (UNESCO World Heritage Site) where you are surrounded by a number of craters to explore. Your first introduction to Maasai culture will fascinate you.
Highlights/Activities
Unique accommodation in special locations, tree climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park, game drives within the Ngorongoro crater and nature hikes in sister crater nearby, fascinating Maasai Cultural experiences.
