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Samburu,The Wild North
Dry, dramatic and home to animals you will not find in the south. This is Kenya’s best-kept secret.
Dry, dramatic and home to animals you will not find in the south. This is Kenya’s best-kept secret.
Samburu is hot, rugged and beautiful, a land of red earth, doum palms and a river that draws the wildlife. It feels a long way from the busy south, and that is exactly the point.
Look out for the Samburu Special Five: reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx and gerenuk. You will not see them in the Mara.
Samburu people have shared this land with its wildlife for generations, and a visit to a village is a highlight in its own right.
Samburu is warm all year and the river pulls the wildlife in, especially when the land is dry. Here is how the seasons compare.
Weather patterns shift from year to year, so ask us about the dates you have in mind.
The right place shapes your whole trip. Here are the three styles we recommend most.
2 – 3 NightsComfortable tents beside the river with shady decks and great birdlife.
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2 – 3 NightsTerraces and plunge pools looking over the valley.
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2 – 3 NightsSmall camps with big character and hosts who know every animal by name.
Ask About Stays →Every day is different, but this is the rhythm most guests fall in love with.
Cool air and the river busy with the day’s first visitors.
Hot food by the water while birds argue overhead.
Learn about Samburu life or head back out for the afternoon animals.
A cold drink as the valley turns gold.
Starting points, not set menus. Tap one to see the days, then tell us what to change.
Reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx and gerenuk. They live in the dry north and are hard to see elsewhere in Kenya.
It is warm, especially in the middle of the day. Early starts, shady camps and a cold drink at sunset make it very comfortable.
Two to three nights is ideal. Add Laikipia for walking and night drives.
Yes. If you have already done the Mara, Samburu gives you new animals, new landscapes and a quieter feel.
