3-Day Samburu Skies Flying Safari – Where Culture Meets the Wild
Samburu is where the wild still breathes its ancient rhythm — red earth, rugged hills, and wildlife found nowhere else on earth.
This 3-day luxury flying safari lifts you from Nairobi’s bustle into one of Kenya’s most enchanting landscapes, home to rare species, deep-rooted culture, and sunsets that stretch across a burning sky.
Arrive in style, explore effortlessly, and experience a connection to nature and culture that lingers long after you return home.
Tour Highlights
Fly from Wilson Airport to Samburu — fast, scenic, and luxurious
Exclusive wildlife including the Samburu Special Five
Morning & afternoon game drives in a private 4×4 pop-up Land Cruiser
Authentic cultural experience with the Samburu community
Luxurious lodge experience with riverside views
Breathtaking sunsets over rugged Samburu landscapes
Morning game drive on final day before flying back to Nairobi
Tour Map
Tour Features
Accommodations
This tour uses comfortable mid-range, Luxury, or Budget lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
This tour uses comfortable mid-range, Luxury, or Budget lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Family Friendly
This tour accepts families with kids from 0 years.
Day 1
Flight from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Your adventure begins at Wilson Airport, where you board a scenic bush flight heading north.
Watch as Nairobi fades and the landscape transforms , city grids become savannah, then rugged hills, then the untamed beauty of Samburu.
Upon landing at the Samburu airstrip, your guide welcomes you with a warm smile and open horizon.
A short game drive introduces you to Samburu’s raw magic , Grevy’s zebras, reticulated giraffes, Somali ostriches, gerenuks standing tall, and elephants dusted in red earth.
Arrive at your luxury lodge overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River.
After lunch and rest, embark on your first afternoon game drive, where the sun turns gold and wildlife emerges with quiet power.
Return to your lodge for a starlit dinner beside the river.
Accommodation
Saruni Samburu Camp
Day 2
Full Day Game Drive at Samburu National Reserve
Wake to the sound of river birds and the warm Samburu sun rising over distant hills.
Today is a full day dedicated to discovery.
Venture deep into the reserve on morning and afternoon game drives searching for:
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Samburu Special Five
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Lions & leopards
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Huge elephant herds
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Cheetahs & hyenas
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Rare birds unique to this region
Between game drives, enjoy a relaxed lunch at your lodge, followed by poolside views of wildlife wandering by.
Cultural Experience (Optional)
Visit a Samburu village , a celebration of color, rhythm, and ancient tradition.
Learn about their warrior heritage, beadwork, and the deep bond between the Samburu people and the land.
As evening comes, Samburu gifts you one of Africa’s most dramatic sunsets ,a sky burning in red, orange, and purple.
Accommodation
Saruni Samburu Camp
Day 3
Flight form Samburu National Reserve to Nairobi
Begin your final morning with a sunrise game drive, the land glowing softly as the animals begin their day.
Return to your lodge for breakfast and check-out, then enjoy a short transfer to the airstrip.
Board your flight back to Wilson Airport, carrying with you the silence of the wild, the beauty of the north, and memories that won’t fade.
Arrive in Nairobi by late morning or midday, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Accommodation
End Of Tour (No Accommodation)
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
Landcruiser rates per Person
| Month/Season | Solo -1 Room | 2 people- 1 Room | 3 people- 2 Rooms | 4 people -2 Rooms | 5 people -3 Rooms | 6 people -3 Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January - June | $3,586 | $2,717 | $2,719 | $2,502 | $2,546 | $2,430 |
| July - October | $3,232 | $2,363 | $2,365 | $2,148 | $2,192 | $2,076 |
| November - December 20th | $2,611 | $1,685 | $1,706 | $1,469 | $1,525 | $1,397 |
| 21st December - January 1st | $3,473 | $2,547 | $2,568 | $2,332 | $2,387 | $2,260 |
Tour Van rates per Person
| Month/Season | Solo -1 Room | 2 people- 1 Room | 3 people- 2 Rooms | 4 people -2 Rooms | 5 people -3 Rooms | 6 people -3 Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January - June | $3,344 | $2,595 | $2,639 | $2,441 | $2,498 | $2,390 |
| July - October | $2,990 | $2,243 | $2,285 | $2,087 | $2,144 | $2,036 |
| November - December 20th | $2,369 | $1,564 | $1,625 | $1,409 | $1,477 | $1,357 |
| 21st December - January 1st | $3,232 | $2,427 | $2,488 | $2,271 | $2,339 | $2,220 |