Samburu
Begin beside the Ewaso Nyiro with elephants, striking scenery and wildlife adapted to Kenya’s arid north.
Northern Kenya · Adventure & conservation
Samburu, Lewa & Laikipia
A more adventurous Kenya safari that stays north of Nairobi, pairing Samburu’s dry-country wildlife with Lewa and the private conservancies of Laikipia.
10 days / 9 nightsFrom £7,500 pp3 regions
Why this route works
A journey with a clear sense of pace.
This route is deliberately different from a classic Mara itinerary. It is about landscape, conservation, culture and variety: walking, riding, camel-supported outings and time with specialist guides can sit alongside conventional game drives.
When to go. Particularly rewarding in the drier months, broadly January to March and June to October. Conditions vary with local rainfall, so we match the exact sequence to the season.
This is an example rather than a fixed package. Camps, flight times and the final order are tailored to availability, season and your preferred pace.
The route
10 days / 9 nights
- 01
Samburu
3 nightsBegin beside the Ewaso Nyiro with elephants, striking scenery and wildlife adapted to Kenya’s arid north.
- 02
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
3 nightsContinue to one of Kenya’s best-known conservation landscapes for rhino, good guiding and varied activities.
- 03
Laikipia
3 nightsEnd somewhere private and characterful, with space for walking, riding or simply slowing the pace.
- •Nairobi · arrival
- 1Samburu · 3 nights
- 2Lewa · 3 nights
- 3Laikipia · 3 nights
An illustrated overview of your route. Lines show the sequence of stops, not flight paths or driving directions. Transfers are arranged around the final camp combination.
Where we might stay
Suggested camps.
These are examples we would consider, not a fixed list. We compare location, guiding, room style and value before recommending the final combination.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Continue to one of Kenya’s best-known conservation landscapes for rhino, good guiding and varied activities.
Laikipia
End somewhere private and characterful, with space for walking, riding or simply slowing the pace.
Guide price
From £7,500 pp
Based on two adults sharing and including the listed accommodation, domestic flights, transfers, safari meals, standard shared activities and the relevant park or conservancy fees. International flights, visas, insurance and gratuities are excluded.
What affects the final price?
Travel dates, room type, conservancy and park fees, private vehicles and camp availability can change the cost materially. We will explain the trade-offs before preparing a detailed proposal.
Plan this journeyTailor-made for you
Keep the route.
Change the details.
Tell us what appeals and we will shape the pace, camps and budget around you.
Start planningor call +44 (0) 1235 635749