3 Day Saruni Samburu Luxury Lodge Fly-In Safari

This 3 Day Saruni Samburu Luxury Lodge Fly-In Safari from Nairobi takes you to Samburu Kalama Wildlife Conservancy, bordering Samburu National Reserve on Kenya’s northern frontier.

The internal flight takes approximately one hour, and we will be waiting for you at the airstrip, ready to begin your adventure. The nearest airstrip is called ‘Kalama ‘. It takes 40 minutes from Kalama Airstrip to the lodge.

You could also fly to Samburu (approximately 1 hour 20 minutes) and land at Buffalo Springs Airstrip. The Lodge is just a 20-minute drive away from the Samburu National Reserve. Your accommodations are at the luxurious Saruni Samburu – a ‘designer’ lodge located 7km north of Samburu National Reserve, in Kenya’s wild north.

Saruni Samburu luxury lodge sits on a spectacular viewpoint, surrounded by 95,000 hectares of private wildlife conservancy. Its 6 villas and large swimming pool overlook several water holes where the famous Samburu elephant, leopard, reticulated giraffe, oryx, and Grevy’s zebra gather to drink.

Saruni Samburu luxury lodge sits in the heart of Samburu land, offering the chance to enjoy its wonders without sharing them, as the lodge has exclusive use of a large private concession of 240,000 acres bordering Samburu National Reserve.

Saruni Samburu Lodge sits close to Samburu’s “sacred mountain”, with spectacular views and habitat. Night game drives (which are not allowed inside the National Reserve) are a highlight, with a viewing of leopards, striped hyenas, and many other animals after dark.

The conservation area has no commercial roads (apart from safari tracks), no human settlements, and no cattle grazing: it’s pure Africa. Thanks to a pipeline that brings water to the lodge site, the surrounding waterholes are the only water source in a large area and attract excellent wildlife; clients can view large herds of elephants drinking right in front of the lodge.

There is a high density of leopards and striped hyenas, a large population of the endangered Grevy’s zebra, and all the Northern species (reticulated giraffe, greater and lesser kudu, gerenuk, oryx, etc.) are abundant.

3 Day Saruni Samburu Luxury Lodge Fly-In Safari Itinerary 

Day 1: Flight from Nairobi to Kalama Conservancy & Afternoon Game Drive

0730 Hours – 0830 Hours: Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and transfer to Wilson Airport.
09:15 Hours: Board your scheduled domestic light aircraft flight from Nairobi to northern Kenya (approx. 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes).
1045 Hours: Land at Kalama Airstrip (or a nearby airstrip). Meet your Samburu guide and enjoy a 15–40 minute scenic transfer/game drive to Saruni Samburu
1230 Hours: Check into your eco-chic villa, settle in, and enjoy lunch with panoramic views of Mount Kenya and the northern landscape
1530 Hours: Head out for a late afternoon game drive or guided nature walk in the private 200,000-acre Kalama Community Conservancy, targeting the Samburu Special Five (Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, long-necked gerenuk, and Somali ostrich)
1830Hours –1900: Sundowner drinks in the bush, followed by a night game drive to spot nocturnal wildlife
2000 Hours: Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight

Day 2: Full-Day Exploration (Samburu National Reserve & Conservancy)

0615 Hours: Early morning coffee/tea at the main lodge.
0630 Hours: Depart for a morning game drive into the nearby Samburu National Reserve or deeper into Kalama Conservancy. Watch for elephants, lions, leopards, and birdlife along the Ewaso Ng’iro River.
0930 Hours: Bush breakfast or return to the lodge to relax, swim in one of the infinity pools, or visit the Samburu Wellbeing Space for a spa treatment.
1300 Hours: Italian-inspired lunch at the open-air lodge
1530 Hours: Afternoon activity: choose between a guided bush walk led by local Samburu warriors, a cultural village visit, or an excursion toward the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary (optional/pre-arranged).
1830 Hours: Sunset views over the vast wilderness
2000 Hours: Dinner and overnight at Saruni Samburu

Day 3: Morning Game Drive, Flight back to Nairobi

0630 Hours: Final morning game drive or guided nature walk in Kalama Conservancy.
0830 Hours: Full breakfast at the lodge and time to pack or take in the views from your private veranda
1000 Hours: Check out and transfer back to Kalama Airstrip
1100 Hours (approx.): Board your return flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport
1230 Hours: Arrive at Wilson Airport, where a driver meets you for your transfer to your hotel or international departure flight

3 Day Saruni Samburu Luxury Lodge Fly-In Safari Non-Resident Prices Include

✓ Laundry + Cultural visits
✓ 2 Nights full board
✓ Bush breakfast/lunch
✓ Return Airstrip Transfers
✓ One complimentary massage
✓ Professionally-led guided walks
✓ Transfers to cultural visits also included
✓ Shared Day/ Night Game drives in Kalama Conservancy & Conservancy fees
✓ Wilson – Samburu – Wilson return Flights + Soft drinks, beer, house wines, & Non-Luxury Spirits 

Notes
* Saruni Samburu Air Safari Packages Require a Minimum of 2 Guests
* Children below 5 Years sharing with adults pay for the flights. Accommodation is Free

3 Day Saruni Samburu Luxury Lodge Fly-In Safari Non-Resident Prices Exclude

✗Samburu fee for cultural visits
✗ Additional massages or Spa Treatment
✗Extra Lunch Per person is 30 US Dollars
✗ Exclusive of the vehicle at 300 US Dollars Per Day
✗ Champagne, luxury spirits, and Selected Wines
✗Samburu Game Reserve Park Entry Fee: 90 US Dollars for Adults and 45 US Dollars per day for children under 16 years

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