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AUTHENTIC SAFARIS & PERSONALIZED TOURS IN SAMBURU WITH AFRICANMECCA

Explore the abundance of natural beauty at Samburu National Reserve during your bush trip to northern Kenya. The reserve offers the diversity of flora and fauna, both large and small, which you can discover in its vast striking and beautiful landscape. Distinct to other backcountry African safari destinations, the wild-arid expanses of Samburu are quite conducive to game drives. What sets the reserve apart from Masai Mara, though, is that the area is not widely visited by the majority of tourists due to its remoteness. As a result, you feel a true sense of isolation and “oneness” with nature especially when stay at accommodations such as Saruni Samburu or Saasab.

Exclusive game viewing activities can be arranged in both Samburu National Reserve and the nearby Buffalo Springs National Reserve. Drives are scheduled each day in the morning and afternoon, and AfricanMecca Safaris can also make special arrangements for half-day game drives that include a bush breakfast before returning to camp to escape the mid-day heat.



The surreal geologic features and the exquisite wildlife presence make Samburu an absolute paradise for photographers, amateurs and professionals alike. The presence of reticulated giraffes, elephants, gerenuks, buffalos, hippos, oryx, ostriches and many other herbivores, as well as stealthy leopards, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, crocodiles and other hunters means that every nature and wildlife lover will have an absolutely thrilling holiday in Samburu Reserve.

For those times when you prefer a much more leisurely pace, such as after breakfast or lunch, we recommend birdwatching and nature walks. With more than 450 species of avi-fauna in the reserve, you are sure to see feathered residents along the Ewaso Nyiro River, soaring high overhead, in the trees and anywhere else you may look.



Some of the birds include vulturine guineafowl, red-and-yellow barbet, eastern yellow-billed hornbill, banded warbler, fire-fronted bishop to name a few. Two-thirds of ninety species from neighboring countries have also been recorded in the reserve, as well as two globally threatened species – lesser kestrels and lesser falcons.

AfricanMecca highly recommends a guided nature walk, as these activities give you an in-depth and intimate perspective of the Samburu ecology with a sense of touch, smell, sound and sight. A naturalist explains the flora and fauna, as well as the geologic and human history of the reserve. A hearty picnic lunch in the bush can be arranged as part of your birding and nature walks.

Your guides are members of the Samburu tribes, and you delve further into the traditions and daily lives of these people with an ethnic tour of one of East Africa’s most authentic native community (read more on the cultural safari experiences in the wilds of Kenya). Visit local villages to see firsthand how these indigenous people successfully protect their ancient practices while balancing the demands of modern life. You may have a chance to see traditional dances, artisanship, schooling, family roles, cattle herding and much more!

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WHERE TO STAY IN SAMBURU
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WHERE TO STAY IN SAMBURU

We recommend Sasaab, Saruni Samburu and Elephant Bedroom Camp to guests who desire the best location and guides, luxurious quarters with elegant design elements, limited number of boutique rooms.

GUIDE ON SAMBURU RESERVE
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GUIDE ON SAMBURU RESERVE

The 165-square kilometers Samburu National Reserve is located northeast of Laikipia and is home to some of Africa's rarest flora and fauna with unrestricted access to rugged East African wilderness.

BEST TIME TO VISIT SAMBURU
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BEST TIME TO VISIT SAMBURU

The long dry season from July to October is the best time to visit Samburu. You enjoy sunny, blue skies with almost no rain. Water sources are limited so the animals congregate along the Ewaso River.

AFRICANMECCA REVIEWS

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  • Dear Altaf, The itinerary you helped us set up was perfect in showcasing it as it allowed us to experience 3 completely different landscapes (Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara). Thank you...
    Wee Siang Neo & John Lau - Singapore
  • Jambo, Asante Sana! I just wanted to thank you both for a marvellous trip to Africa on our honeymoon. It was everything we hoped for. We saw all of the BIG FIVE. Our favourite place was the Samburu..
    Regan and Brad Bewick - Manitoba, Canada
  • We are writing to tell we really had a great safari experience in Samburu during our Earthwatch Volunteer Project. The Samburu was wonderful and the game drives were a dream come true.
    Sabine, Michael and Yana Schwarze - Hamburg, Germany
  • Dear Raza, I want to thank you and your team in Kenya for enabling my daughter and me to once again experience a series of fantastic game drives, safaris in Samburu, and two locations in the Masai Mara.
    Larence Seigford and Laura Stinson - Florida, United States
  • This is to let you know my guests, The Bryant's, had a wonderful time on the trip Samburu, Masai Mara/Kenya, Chobe/Botswana & Victoria Falls/Zambia. Everything was perfect! Thank you..
    Christine Milan - MT Carmel Travel - Connecticut, United States
  • Jambo Altaf and Raza! We are back on earth now after our fabulous honeymoon. This is to say THANK YOU so much for organising a week in Kenya that we will never forget.....!
    Dr Krina Zondervan, Oxford University - United Kingdom
  • Dear Raza, Wow. Incredible. Amazing. Exhilarating. You planned it to perfection. The places I stayed, the people who worked there, the food, the tours, the parks (Samburu is my favorite).
    Madison Hildebrand - New York, United States

EAST AFRICA SAFARI BOOKING TRIP IDEA FOR SAMBURU IN NORTHERN KENYA

When visiting Samburu National Reserve, we recommend combining your safari to Masai Mara for the wildebeest migration, Amboseli, or Laikipia - Lewa, Nakuru, Elementaita, and Naivasha - Great Rift Valley Lakes. You can also climb the 2nd highest mountain in Africa: Mount Kenya.

You may optionally extend out to other wilderness areas of Meru, Chyulu Hills or Tsavo East - Tsavo West for an offbeat wildlife tour.

You can end your vacation at the Indian Ocean for a beach vacation and Swahili cultural tour on the exotic spice island of Zanzibar, Lamu, or Mombasa.

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