2 Days 1 Night Flying Soroi Larsens Camp Samburu

This 2-day/1 Night Soroi Larsens Camp Samburu Fly-in package is a short overnight wildlife holiday in Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve, departing from Nairobi.

Samburu stands out as one of Kenya’s most distinctive safari destinations, offering rare wildlife species found only in the north, dramatic arid landscapes, and fewer crowds than southern parks.

Popular with safari aficionados, the reserve is famous for the “Samburu Special Five,” strong predator sightings, and authentic cultural encounters with the Samburu people. For travelers looking for affordable safaris that feel wild, remote, and genuinely different, Samburu delivers excellent value on a Kenya safari.

Samburu National Reserve Highlights

Set in Kenya’s rugged north, Samburu National Reserve may be compact in size, but it consistently punches above its weight for safari experiences. The reserve’s arid landscapes are shaped by the Ewaso Ng’iro River, a permanent water source that draws wildlife year-round and creates natural gathering points for game viewing.

Open terrain, sparse vegetation, and relatively low visitor numbers mean sightings are often clear, close, and refreshingly uncrowded. Combined with rare northern species, strong predator presence, and dramatic scenery, Samburu delivers a rewarding, authentic Kenya safari that feels wild, intimate, and far removed from the busier southern circuits.

✓ Strong birdlife with over 450 recorded species
✓ Cultural connections with the Samburu people
✓ Striking semi-arid landscapes broken by the Ewaso Ng’iro River
✓ Excellent wildlife sightings of elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs
✓ The Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk

2-day/1 Night Soroi Larsens Camp Samburu Fly-in Package Activities 

✓ Visit Samburu communities for cultural insight
✓ Birdwatching in riverine forests and open scrub
✓ Guided game drives along the Ewaso Ng’iro River
✓ Photography focused on rare species and dramatic light
✓ Scenic sundowners overlooking rugged northern landscapes

Soroi Larsens Camp Samburu 2-Day/ 1-Night Fly-in safari  Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

0700 Hours: Transfer from your hotel in Nairobi to Wilson Airport
0830 Hours – 0955 Hours: Board your scheduled flight to Samburu (~1.5-hour flight)
1000 Hours: Arrive at the Samburu airstrip, where your driver-guide from Soroi Larsens Camp will meet you, followed by a short game drive en route to the camp
1230 Hours: Check-in at Soroi Larsens Camp and enjoy a gourmet lunch
Afternoon: Relax at the camp, cool off by the infinity pool, or head out for a late-afternoon game drive to spot elephants, reticulated giraffes, and the Samburu Special Five
Evening: Return to camp for sundowners and a multi-course dinner (with optional private dining under the stars, weather permitting)

Day 2: Samburu National Reserve to Nairobi

Early Morning (0630 Hours): Embark on a sunrise game drive when wildlife is most active
0830 Hours: Return to the camp for a full breakfast or bush breakfast
Late Morning: Optional cultural visit to a local Samburu village, time to relax, or a final short activity before checking out
1045 Hours: Transfer to the Samburu airstrip for your return flight to Nairobi
1120 Hours – 1305 Hours: Scheduled flight departs back to Wilson Airport, Nairobi, followed by an onward transfer to your hotel or residence

Day 1: Nairobi Fly to Samburu Game Reserve
Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve – Fly to Nairobi City

Day 1: Nairobi Fly to Samburu Game Reserve

0700 Hours: After breakfast at your hotel in Nairobi, we transfer to Wilson Airport, Nairobi, for your scheduled flight to the Samburu National Reserve.

0830 Hours: Depart on a scheduled flight to the Samburu National Reserve. Wild and rugged, Samburu is fiercely beautiful with its arid savannahs watered by the lovely Uaso Nyiro River.

0955 Hours: Arrive in Samburu National Reserve at an airstrip, followed by a transfer to your lodge/ camp with a short safari game drive en route.

1230 Hours: Check in at the hotel, followed by lunch. Later, relax and explore the camps/ lodge grounds.

1500 Hours: Enjoy a cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate before the afternoon safari drive.

1530 Hours: Depart for the afternoon game drive. Animals found in Samburu, namely: cheetahs, lions, leopards, impalas, buffalo, hippos, and dik-diks, as well as the native gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe and Beisa Oryx.

You are guaranteed to see most animals during the dry season as they converge at the Usaso Nyiro River, their main water source during the long dry weather. Elephants are also spotted during this time, and you can watch the Nile crocodiles swim in the river.

1830 Hours: Return to your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.

Overnight at Larsens Camp Samburu

Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve – Fly to Nairobi City

0630 Hours: Depart for an early morning game drive. Game viewing includes elephants, hippos, lions, leopards and cheetahs.

0830 Hours: Return to the lodge/ Camp for breakfast.

0930 Hours: You can opt to visit a Samburu Village to enjoy their rich culture and buy beautiful ornaments while on safari or relax at the lodge.

1045 Hours: Transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Nairobi

1120 Hours: Your flight from Samburu to Nairobi departs.

1305 Hours: Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to your residence/ Hotel.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

2 Days 1 Night Flying Soroi Larsens Camp Samburu Non-Resident Rates Include

✓ 1 night of full-board accommodation in a luxury riverside tent
✓ All Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared by the camp’s chefs
✓ Domestic flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Samburu (and back)
✓ Special Breakfast: A “Crocodile Beach” bubbly bush breakfast on the day of checkout
✓ Round-trip ground transfers from the local Samburu or Kalama airstrip to the camp
✓ Soft drinks, beers, house wines, non-luxury spirits, and afternoon Kenyan tea/coffee
✓ Free Wi-Fi, laundry services, and access to the photographic hide (subject to availability)
✓ 2 scheduled game-viewing drives per day in custom-built 4×4 safari vehicles with professional guides

Notes

* Minimum of one guest
* The above rates are exclusive of park fees
* Children 2 – 12 years pay 75% of the half-twin rate

2 Days 1 Night Flying Soroi Larsens Camp Samburu Package Non-Resident Rates Exclude

✗ Staff tips and gratuities for safari guides and camp staff
✗ Cultural community visits, such as traditional Samburu village tours
✗ Extra meals or snacks outside the standard full-board safari itinerary
✗ Nairobi ground transfers between your hotel/residence and Wilson Airport
✗ Premium drinks, including top-shelf spirits, premium cellar wines, and champagne
✗ Park entrance fees and community conservancy fees for Samburu National Reserve
✗ Personal expenses like laundry services, souvenir shopping, or international phone calls

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