Northern Kenya Wildlife Safari
Kenya's Northern Five and the dry-country specialists.
Countries
Kenya
Duration
6 days · 5 nights
Best season
Year-round; June through October is drier
Group size
2–6 guests
Overview
What this journey is about.
Northern Kenya holds species you will not find in the Mara. The Northern Five, Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk, are all endemic or near-endemic to this dry-country biome.
The three reserves that make up the northern circuit, Samburu, Shaba, and Buffalo Springs, sit within an hour of each other and hold large concentrations of elephant and big cats in terrain that looks and feels entirely different from the southern parks.
Suitable for
Guests who have done a first Kenya safari and want something less familiar
Highlights
What you can expect to see.
Grevy's zebra and reticulated giraffe in Samburu
Elephant herds crossing the Ewaso Ng'iro river
Leopard along the riverine strips
Dry-country birding as an unexpected bonus
Destinations
Where this itinerary goes.
Shaba National Reserve
Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Day by day
The itinerary, one day at a time.
Tap any day to open it. Every day stays flexible in the field, this is the plan, not a constraint.
Drive north through the highlands and down into the Somali-Masai dry country, arriving for an afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
What's included
Everything covered in the field.
Accommodation options and a full quotation follow your enquiry, they depend on your dates, party size, and preferred standard.
Professional Guide
A trained naturalist guide with you throughout, including species identification in the field.
Park & Reserve Fees
All national park, reserve, and conservancy entry fees for the parks on your itinerary.
4x4 Safari Transport
Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof, window seat guaranteed for every guest.
Meals in the Field
Full board while on safari, including picnic breakfasts and lunches on long game-drive days.
Airport Transfers
Arrival pick-up and departure drop-off at your agreed airport or railway station.
Photography Support
Vehicle positioning for light and angle, bean-bag support, and unhurried time at sightings.
Drinking Water
Bottled or filtered drinking water in the vehicle for the duration of the safari.
Flying-Doctor Cover
Emergency evacuation cover for the duration of your time in the field.
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal items, laundry, and drinks
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Accommodation upgrades quoted separately
Accommodation options and a full quotation follow your enquiry, both depend on your dates and preferences.
Licensed East African operator. Emergency evacuation cover throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you enquire.
The questions guests most often ask about this kind of itinerary.
Yes. Every itinerary here is a starting point. Days can be added or removed, parks swapped, and the pace slowed down or tightened around what you most want to see.
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