Begin your morning with an early game drive through Samburu National Reserve, when wildlife is most active. Return to the lodge later in the morning for a relaxed breakfast, followed by time to unwind and enjoy the camp’s facilities before lunch. In the afternoon, head back into the reserve for another rewarding game-viewing experience.
You may also choose to visit a traditional Samburu manyatta (village) for a cultural encounter. While the Samburu share ancestral ties with the Maasai, they maintain distinct traditions, attire, and customs that make the experience uniquely enriching.
Samburu’s landscape is defined by striking contrasts—open dry grasslands, scattered acacia woodlands, and lush riverine forests lining the Ewaso Ng’iro River. The reserve is famous for rare northern species often referred to as the “Samburu Special Five,” including the gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Somali ostrich. In addition, the park is home to lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and a wide variety of other wildlife.
Main Destination:
Samburu National Reserve
Accommodation:
Lion's Cave Camp
Mid-range lodge located less than 1 hour’s drive from Samburu NR
