The 3 Days Samburu Flying Safari is a luxury, time-saving safari ideal for travelers seeking exclusive wildlife experiences in Northern Kenya. Fly from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve, home to rare species found only north of the equator, dramatic landscapes, and rich Samburu culture. Enjoy seamless flights, premium lodge accommodation, and expertly guided game drives in one of Kenya’s most unique safari destinations
This 3-day flying safari includes a flight from Nairobi to Samburu, two nights at a luxury lodge, guided game drives, and a return flight to Nairobi.
Highlights
- Scenic flight from Nairobi to Samburu
- Game drives in Samburu National Reserve
- Spot the Samburu Special Five
- Luxury lodge or tented camp stay
- Fewer crowds & exclusive wildlife viewing
- Professional safari guides
- Ideal for luxury travelers & short-stay safaris
Early morning transfer from your Nairobi hotel to Wilson Airport for a scheduled flight to Samburu. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Kenya’s landscapes. Upon arrival, you will be met by your lodge guide and transferred to the camp for lunch. Afternoon game drive in Samburu, searching for elephants, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and predators.
Dinner & Overnight: Samburu Serena Safari Lodge / Ashnil Samburu Camp (or similar)
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Spend the full day exploring Samburu National Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. Discover the Samburu Special Five (Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich & gerenuk). Relax at the lodge between drives or enjoy optional cultural experiences.
Dinner & Overnight: Samburu Serena Safari Lodge / Ashnil Samburu Camp (or similar)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a short game drive en route to the airstrip. Board your scheduled flight back to Nairobi, arriving mid-morning. Transfer to your hotel or onward connection.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Cost Includes
- Return scheduled flights Nairobi–Samburu–Nairobi
- Transfers between airstrip and lodge
- Luxury lodge or tented camp accommodation
- All meals as per itinerary
- Guided game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
Cost Excludes
- Park entrance fees (Samburu National Reserve)
- International flights
- Visa fees & travel insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, tips, souvenirs)
- Alcoholic & soft drinks
- Optional activities (cultural visits, sundowners)
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
