3 Days Samburu National Reserve
Tour Code: TAS 50 [ Ashnil Samburu Camp ]

At a glance

The Samburu National Reserve was one of the two areas in which conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa the Lioness, made famous in the best-selling book and award-winning movie Born Free. The Elephant Watch Camp, of which Saba Douglas-Hamilton is director, lies within the par and birds over 450 species recorded.



Detailed trip itinerary

Day 1: Samburu National Reserve, Ashnil Samburu (Fullboard)

Meet and greet at hotel reception or at the Jomo Kenya International Airport and be transferred to the Wilson Airport depending on your flight time of departure. We have daily departures from at 08:00 and others flights thereafter. Your departure time would be confirmed during your safari confirmation and depending on your arrival time. The flight from Nairobi City to Samburu National Reserve takes around 1 hour and flies between the lush highlands of southern Kenya and the arid north of the country where the triad of reserves lies. Samburu has dramatic scenery‚ rare wildlife and diverse birdlife.

On arrival in Samburu National Reserve you will be met and transferred using 4WD land cruiser to the camp for check in formalities then a short rest before lunch in the camp.

After relaxation in the camp and in the afternoon game drive from 15:30 to 18:30 and overnight at the camp.

Days 2: Samburu National Reserve, Ashnil Samburu (Fullboard)

Early in the Morning at 06:00 take tea or coffee and a snack then depart for morning game drive from 06:30 with packed full breakfast to be consumed at a designated place in the wilderness then carry on with game drive until time for lunch in the camp at 13:00 followed by relaxation in the camp thereafter.

Afternoon game drive from 15:30 until at 18:30 then dinner and overnight in the camp.

Day 3: Fly Nairobi

Early in the Morning at 06:00 take tea or coffee and a snack then depart for morning game drive from 06:30 up to 08:00 when you will come back to the camp for full breakfast. A rest at the lounge to wait for your morning flight back to and be transferred to Nairobi City CBD hotel.

Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

Tour Inclusions

  • Return flight to Samburu National Reserve from Nairobi City Wilson Airport
  • Full board accommodation in Samburu Ashnil Camp
  • All reserve fees
  • 3 game drives in a day in a 4WD land cruiser both side open
  • All transfers
  • All our transport has insurance

Tour Exclusions

  • Drinks
  • Tips for the service
  • Yellow fever vaccination
  • Visa
  • Things of personal use

Easter & Christmas Surcharges
A surcharge would be charged per person per night on Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Easter Monday and on 24th 25th, 26th, 31st December and 1st January. The Surcharge would be confirmed at the time of booking for clarity purposes.


For optimal enjoyment of your safari, we urge you to carry the following:
All weather firm shoe pair, short and dress to use during the day, trouser for use in the evenings with long sleeved shirt, sweater or jacket, hat, swimming costume, sunglass, camera, binocular, sun protection cream and insect repellent spray or cream.


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