11 Samburu National Reserve Safaris Worth the Drive

1.Samburu, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara 6 Days Private 4×4 Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $5,980Our pick

Spend six days in a private 4x4 Jeep with a driver-guide across Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara. Expect long road transfers, daily game drives, pre-booked lodges or tented camps, meals, and chances to see rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and the Big Five.

“This review is about the tour company Natural world not a reflection on our guide Harrisson.”

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2.Samburu/ Aberdare/ Lake Nakuru/ Masai Mara 7 Days Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $1,935

Travel by private 4x4 Land Cruiser from Nairobi through Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara. You get six nights of lodge and camp stays, daily game drives, meals, and bottled water. Guides such as James, John, Sammy, and others are associated with the operator, but ask who will lead your departure.

“The guides had so much information on the countryside and the wildlife. Weather was good and lodging perfect for my budget”

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3.7-Days Kenya Safari Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, & Maasai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $4,990

This private seven-day safari links Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara from Nairobi. Your driver-guide handles the long drives, park visits, meals, and lodging. Guides named in booking feedback include George, Peter, Joshua, and Sammy, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Our 7-day Kenya safari with Flexivel Kenya Safaris was truly unforgettable. My fiancé and I had an amazing experience from start to finish. Booking was a breeze—Jonathan and Rachel made the process so smooth and hassle-free.”

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4.5 Days Maasai mara, Lake Nakuru, samburu private lodge safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $4,142

You’ll travel privately from Nairobi with an air-conditioned, Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle, spending nights at lodges in Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Samburu. Guides including Juma, Fred Juma, Ole, and Tante have been associated with the operator. Expect long road days and varied wildlife.

“I recently had an unforgettable safari experience in the Maasai Mara. The breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and expert guides made it truly special. We were lucky to witness the Great Migration, which was awe-inspiring. The game driRead more”

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5.6-Day Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $2,878

Travel from Nairobi to Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara in a private 4x4 with a pop-up roof. Expect lodge stays, daily game drives, included meals and park fees, and possible guidance from experienced drivers such as John Mwangi.

“We were traveling in a group of 8. We did have fun and great experiences in Kenya. But the only disappointment we got was the tour agent arrangements and management by Peter was unacceptable. The only reason i rate 2 Stars instead of Read more”

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6.11 Days Private Tour to Explore Amboseli and Samburu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $5,000

You’ll travel privately from Nairobi with a dedicated driver-guide, visiting Samburu, Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Tsavo East, Lake Naivasha, and Hell’s Gate. Expect long road days, early game drives, included meals and lodging, and an optional $30 boat ride.

“Was a pleasure to have Dixon as our guide and driver. As a driver, he drove long hours and avoided holes or bad routes for our comfort, and always accomodated our needs like when we needed to stop for the restroom. As a guide, he adaptRead more”

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7.9 Days Samburu- Nakuru- Mara-Naivasha- Amboseli Wild Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $2,200

Travel from Nairobi through Samburu, Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Naivasha, Hell’s Gate, and Amboseli in nine days. Expect shared safari transport, tented-camp lodging, picnic lunches, and game drives led by guides such as John. Optional extras include a Lake Naivasha boat ride and bicycle hire at Hell’s Gate.

“Amazing experience! Every cent spend on this vacation was worth it. Thanks to the agency we didn’t have to think about anything, except for the excitement of seeing every promised animal. I would like to especially thank our driver John, who Read more”

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8.7 Day Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Samburu Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $2,574

Travel from Nairobi through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate, and Samburu in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Expect Big Five viewing, rhinos, rare northern species, cycling, a boat ride, and guides such as Jeff, Joffrey, or John, subject to availability.

“We took 7 days Safaris to Kenya with Perfect Wildness Tours and Safaris in the first week of August. It is an amazing and impressive trip. The company provided good quality and professional services. Part one was a group tour in Masai Mara Nation Park and part two was a Read more”

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9.3-Day Samburu safari from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $630Best value

Travel north from Nairobi to Samburu in a safari minivan with a pop-up roof. Cross the equator, see rare reticulated giraffes and Grevy’s zebra, and search for elephants, lions, gerenuks, hippos, and crocodiles with an English-speaking guide.

“I highly recommend Bencia Africa Adventures and Safari. Alfred, the owner was a pleasure to speak to and so patient with all my questions and requests. He was able to tailor 2 perfect luxury safaris to both Samburu and Amboseli. The lodges he picked for us were aRead more”

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10.12 Days Samburu Ol-pejeta lake Nakuru Masai Mara lake Naivasha Amboseli safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $3,590

You’ll spend 12 days moving through Kenya’s best-known wildlife areas with a private group, window seat, bottled water, park fees, and a driver-guide such as Paul Ovolemi or Davide. Expect elephants, rhinos, flamingos, big cats, Mount Kenya, Kilimanjaro, and optional cultural visits.

“Our experience with direct Kenya safaris was excellent from planning the tour to pick up from the airport to the last day of the Safari . The accommodations and the quality of the Safari exceeded our expectations.”

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11.6 Days Safari to Samburu N/R, Aberdare N/P, Nakuru N/P and Maasai Mara N/R.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $4,000

Travel from Nairobi through four Kenyan parks on a private six-day safari. Look for Somali ostriches and reticulated giraffes in Samburu, rhinos at Nakuru, forest wildlife in Aberdare, and lions, cheetahs, elephants, and zebras in Maasai Mara. Guides such as Simon and George have led past departures.

“At first we were afraid if the animals would come close to our vehicle. Our guide George encouraged us incase the animals get closer. We got good photos of the animals very close and we were happy.”

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