Adventure Safaris Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari
4 Days Samburu Flying Safari – Northern Kenya Wildlife Escape
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Nairobi → Samburu National Reserve → Nairobi
- Group: 2–6 people
- Scheduled Domestic Flights · 4×4 Safari Vehicle for Game Drives
Overview
Escape to northern Kenya on a four-day flying safari to Samburu National Reserve. Replace long road transfers with a scenic domestic flight and spend more time exploring Samburu’s rugged landscapes, riverine forests and distinctive wildlife.
Enjoy guided game drives in search of elephants, reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebras and other northern species, with opportunities to discover the famous Samburu Special Five.
- Scenic flights between Nairobi and Samburu.
- Samburu Special Five wildlife.
- Morning and afternoon game drives.
- Elephants, giraffes and Grevy's zebras.
- Ewaso Ng'iro River landscapes.
- Relaxing lodge or tented camp experience.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day1
Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve
Transfer to the designated Nairobi airport for your scheduled flight to Samburu. Enjoy aerial views of Kenya's changing landscapes before landing at the local airstrip.
Meet your safari guide and transfer to your lodge or camp. Depending on flight arrival time, enjoy lunch followed by an afternoon game drive in search of elephants, reticulated giraffes, zebras and other wildlife. -
Day2
Full-Day Samburu National Reserve
Explore Samburu on morning and afternoon game drives. Search for the Samburu Special Five: reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk, Somali ostrich and Beisa oryx.
You may also encounter elephants, lions, leopards and numerous bird species. Enjoy the striking semi-arid scenery and areas around the Ewaso Ng'iro River. -
Day3
Samburu National Reserve – Wildlife Adventure
Enjoy another full day to discover Samburu's wildlife and varied habitats. Set out on an early morning game drive when animals may be more active, followed by breakfast at the lodge.
Continue exploring in the afternoon, with time to relax between activities. Optional cultural experiences or guided nature activities may be arranged through your lodge, subject to availability and additional fees. -
Day4
Samburu – Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast and, depending on your flight schedule, some final time at the lodge or an optional short morning game drive.
Transfer to the Samburu airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi. On arrival, continue to your hotel or another agreed drop-off point. Airport transfers can be arranged according to your booking.
What’s included
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Where you’ll stay

3 nights ·Northern Kenya Fly-In Safari · Samburu
Samburu Safari Lodge or Tented Camp
Enjoy three nights at a comfortable safari lodge or tented camp in or near Samburu National Reserve. Choose from budget, mid-range or luxury accommodation, subject to availability. The specific property determines the location, facilities and access to game-drive areas.
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