The 11 Samburu Safaris That Earn Their Price

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

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

Travel by private 4x4 Jeep from Nairobi through Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara. Expect river-based wildlife viewing, rhinos, flamingos, big cats, hippos, and a full day in the Mara. Guides have included Peter, Joseph, Ben, Robinson, Fred, Ken, and Michael, though your assigned guide is confirmed later.

“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 four of Kenya’s best wildlife areas. See Samburu’s special five, Aberdare’s lodge waterhole, Nakuru’s rhinos and flamingos, and Maasai Mara’s classic savannah. Guides such as James, John, and Sammy have earned strong praise, though the assigned guide is not guaranteed.

“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

Travel privately from Nairobi through four of Kenya’s best safari areas. Look for Samburu’s rare wildlife, rhinos at Lake Nakuru, and the Big Five in Maasai Mara. Your driver-guide handles the long transfers, game drives, meals, and lodges. Guides named in past bookings include George, Peter, Joshua, Jonathan, and Sammy.

“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

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Samburu on a private five-day lodge safari. Expect long road days, repeated game drives, included meals, and air-conditioned transport with Wi-Fi. Guides associated with the operator include Juma, Fred Juma, Ole, and Tante, though assignments can vary.

“Maasai Mara was an unforgettable adventure. We witnessed the big 5 up close including a pride of lions, our guide was knowledgable ensuring we didn't miss any action”

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

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

This six-day private safari links Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara from Nairobi. You travel in a 4x4 with an open roof, stay in game lodges, and take morning, afternoon, and evening drives. Peter handles trip planning, while guides such as John Mwangi have driven previous departures. Meals, water, park fees, and Nairobi hotel transfers are included.

“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

This 11-day private safari from Nairobi visits Samburu, Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate, Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, and Tsavo East. Expect long road days, private game drives, included meals and lodging, and a possible boat ride on Lake Naivasha for $30. Ask who will guide your departure, as Dixon and Gibson have led previous trips.

“I just returned from an unforgettable trip to Kenya, taking place from August 3 to August 13, and it was truly a dream come true! We traveled with Apodiformes Tours, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.”

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

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

Spend nine days crossing Kenya’s best-known wildlife areas, from Samburu’s special five to Mara’s big cats and Amboseli’s elephants. The trip includes meals, transport, park fees, and budget tented lodging. Ask whether guides John or Charity are available, and confirm the group size and day-six schedule before booking.

“What a great way to traverse through the beautiful country that is Kenya. Thank you adventure 360 for making it memorable, stress free and extremely fun and enjoyable”

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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 private safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Expect game drives, a Naivasha boat ride, cycling at Hell’s Gate, full-board meals, and professional guides such as Jeff, Joffrey, John, Sam, Peter, or Jimmy.

“We actually did about 18 days in total with Perfect Wilderness Tours, including Nairobi, Gorillas in Uganda, Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and 5 days in Zanzibar. We were a private group of 5 people and the and experience in Eastern Africa was amazing. Our guides, Read more”

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9.3-Day Samburu safari from Nairobi

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

Travel from Nairobi to northern Kenya in a safari minivan with a pop-up roof, crossing the equator and passing Mount Kenya country on the way. You will search Samburu and Shaba for reticulated giraffes, gerenuks, Grevy’s zebras, elephants, lions, and crocodiles. The trip includes meals, park fees, a professional English-speaking guide, and pickup.

“I took part in a 3-day Samburu Safari with Bencia Africa Adventure & Safaris, and honestly, the experience was beyond our expectations. Our guide was very experienced and very well explained about the animals and the environment. We felt safe, comfortable, and well-orgaRead 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 travel privately through Kenya with a window seat, bottled water, park fees, and a driver-guide. Expect rare wildlife in Samburu, rhinos at Ol Pejeta, flamingos at Lake Nakuru, two full days in the Masai Mara, a Crater Lake walk, and elephant country in Amboseli. Ask if Paul Ovolemi or Davide is available as your guide.

“My husband and I did the 12 day safari. Our guide Paul Ovolemi was amazing! He was very kind and friendly, his knowledge of Kenya and all the wildlife was incredible, he would always get us up close to see the wildlife, he was a well Read more”

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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 privately from Nairobi through four of Kenya’s best-known wildlife areas. Look for Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, elephants, rhinos, flamingos, lions, and leopards, with named camps and game drives led by a local guide. The route includes mountain roads, farm country, forest, alkaline lakes, and the Maasai Mara.

“The experience was unforgettable for us as a family especially being with a reputable and knowledgeable guide who explained us everything we needed to know. I”

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