4-Day Ultimate Kenya Safari Samburu, Nakuru & Amboseli
Samburu's arid landscapes and Special Five in the north, Lake Nakuru's flamingos and rhinos, then Amboseli's legendary elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro — all in 4 days.
Overview
This compact 4-day circuit showcases Kenya's remarkable diversity — from the rugged, semi-arid landscapes of Samburu National Reserve in the north, famous for the Samburu Special Five found nowhere else in Kenya, to the flamingo-studded waters of Lake Nakuru and its rhino sanctuary, concluding at Amboseli with the best elephant viewing in Africa against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. A private, fully customisable tour that covers both northern and southern Kenya.
Your Journey Map
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Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Drive north to Samburu National Reserve — a dramatic landscape of doum palms and dry riverbeds. Afternoon game drive looking for the Samburu Special Five: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and beisa oryx.
Activities:
- Drive to Samburu
- Afternoon game drive
- Samburu Special Five viewing
Accommodation:
Samburu area lodge/camp
Meals:
Lunch, Dinner
Full Day in Samburu & Drive to Lake Nakuru
Morning game drive in Samburu along the Ewaso Ng'iro river. Look for crocodiles, elephants, and predators. Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for afternoon game drives.
Activities:
- Morning game drive in Samburu
- Drive to Lake Nakuru
- Afternoon game drive
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru area lodge
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
Morning game drive at Lake Nakuru — spot flamingos, white and black rhinos, leopards, lions, and over 450 bird species. Drive south to Amboseli National Park for afternoon game drives.
Activities:
- Morning game drive at Nakuru
- Drive to Amboseli
- Afternoon game drive
Accommodation:
Amboseli area lodge
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Amboseli & Return to Nairobi
Early morning game drive in Amboseli — the golden hour light on Kilimanjaro and elephant herds is unforgettable. After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi.
Activities:
- Dawn game drive in Amboseli
- Kilimanjaro & elephant photography
- Return to Nairobi
Accommodation:
N/A
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Starting from
per person sharing
*Single supplement: +35-50%
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✓ Free custom itinerary
✓ Best price guarantee
✓ 24-hour response time
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