Safari Destination
Samburu
Overview
A deeper feel for the destination.
Samburu is a county located in the former Rift Valley Province in northern Kenya. The county stretches from Wuaso Ng’iro river to the South of Lake Turkana. Samburu is home to the Turukana’s, the Samburu People who are famously known for their unique culture and semi-Nomadic Pastoralist activities. Towns found in the Samburu county include; Maralala(The Capital & The Largest town), Barago, Archers Post, South Horr, Wamba, Lodosoit, and Kisima.
The county also has natural reserves and attractions which are popular, they include;
- Samburu National Park
- Bisanadi National Reserve
- Buffallo Springs National Reserve
- Mount Ng’iro
- Ndoto Mountains
- Mathew Ranges (Ol Doinyo Lenkiyo)
- Kirisia Hills
- Loroki Forest
Samburu Reserve Entry fees:
| category | non-resident | east african resident |
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| Adult | US$ 85 | Ksh 1,600 | Ksh 800 | |||
| Child | US$ 50 | Ksh 800 | Ksh 500 | |||
| Student | US$ 50 | |||||
Signature Stays
Places to stay in and around Samburu.
From intimate camps to polished lodges, these stays help set the mood and rhythm of your time here.
Samburu Sopa Lodge
Samburu Sopa Lodge is a family-friendly safari lodge set on high ground inside Samburu National Reserve, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. It is about 350 km...
Sasaab Lodge Samburu
Sasaab Lodge is a luxury tented lodge in Westgate Conservancy, west of Samburu National Reserve, set on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River. It’s about a 6-hour driv...
Soroi Larsens Camp Samburu
Soroi Larsen Camp is a small luxury camp in Samburu National Reserve, set on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River with rugged mountain views. It’s about 350 km from Nairobi, a 5-hour...
Suggested Journeys
Safari ideas built around Samburu.
These itineraries offer a strong starting point if you already know this is one of the places you want to experience.
3 Days 2 Nights Sarova Shaba National Reserve Safari
3 Days 2 Nights Sarova Shaba National Reserve Safari Destination: Shaba National Reserve Accommodation: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Safari Vehicle: Private 4WD Safari Land Cruiser Pic...
4 Days 3 Nights Ashnil Luxury Camp Samburu Safari
4 Days 3 Nights Ashnil Luxury Camp Samburu Safari Destination: Samburu National Reserve Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Luxury Camp Safari Vehicle: Private 4WD Safari Land Cruiser S...
5 Days 4 Nights Samburu Sopa Lodge Safari
5 Days 4 Nights Samburu Sopa Lodge Safari Destination: Samburu National Reserve Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge Safari Vehicle: Private 4WD Safari Jeep/Land Cruiser Starting & E...
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