samburu simba lodge

Package Overview

🐘 Samburu Simba Lodge – Wildlife, Wilderness & River Views in Northern Kenya

Perched along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, Samburu Simba Lodge offers a front-row seat to one of Kenya’s most distinct and captivating ecosystems. Located in Buffalo Springs National Reserve, just across from Samburu National Reserve, the lodge is ideal for guests looking to experience rare wildlife, authentic cultural encounters, and serene riverside luxury.

We feature this lodge in our best-selling Kenya Safari Holiday Packages for nature lovers, photographers, and seasoned safari-goers.

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🦓 What Makes Samburu Simba Lodge Special?

• Spacious river-view rooms with private verandas

• Walking distance from the reserve’s prime wildlife zones

• Two swimming pools, spa services, and al fresco dining

• Daily sightings of elephants, crocodiles, and rare species

• Just minutes from Samburu and Shaba game reserves

This lodge also pairs beautifully with Luxury Safaris in Kenya and multi-park itineraries.

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🐆 Unique Wildlife in Samburu

Unlike the southern parks, Samburu is home to the “Samburu Special Five”:

• Grevy’s Zebra

• Reticulated Giraffe

• Somali Ostrich

• Gerenuk

• Beisa Oryx

Plus elephants, lions, leopards, and over 350 bird species.

📚 Learn more in our Kenya National Parks guide.

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🗓️ Suggested 3-Day Safari Itinerary: Samburu Simba Lodge

Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu
Depart by road or opt for Kenya Air Safaris. Afternoon game drive en route to the lodge. Sunset riverfront dinner.

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drives
Explore Samburu, Buffalo Springs, and Shaba reserves. Spot the Samburu Five and enjoy picnic lunch in the wild. Evening bush dinner or cultural show.

Day 3: Morning Safari & Return
Sunrise game drive, followed by breakfast. Depart to Nairobi or extend to Masai Mara or Amboseli.

👉 Perfect for Safaris from Nairobi.

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🧭 Extend Your Journey

• Pair Samburu with Aberdare, Lake Naivasha, or Masai Mara

• End with a beach stay in Diani or Watamu via our Safaris from Watamu or Safaris from Mombasa

• Add hot air balloon rides or private charter flights