Northern circuit — International
Samburu North Frontier
Kenya's arid north, away from the standard circuit: the Ewaso Nyiro river, the 'Samburu Special Five', and a night walking with a local Samburu guide.
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Parks
Samburu, Buffalo Springs
Lodging
Luxury
From
USD 5,680
per person sharing, includes internal flights
Itinerary
Day by day
Day 1
Nairobi arrival
Overnight in Nairobi, trip briefing.
Day 2
Fly to Samburu
Light aircraft north, afternoon riverside game drive.
Days 3-4
Samburu & Buffalo Springs
Full-day drives tracking Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, and gerenuk.
Day 5
Cultural morning
Guided walk with a Samburu elder through a local homestead.
Day 6
Riverside relaxation
Slow game drive, sundowner on the Ewaso Nyiro riverbank.
Day 7
Return
Morning drive, flight back to Nairobi.
What is included
- All internal light-aircraft flights
- Full board and house drinks
- Private guide and 4x4
- All park and conservancy fees
- Guided cultural walk
Not included
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Gratuities
Accommodation options
- Luxury: riverside tented camp with plunge pools
- Mid-range: classic tented camp on the reserve boundary
- Budget: not recommended for this circuit due to distance from Nairobi
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