Samburu National Reserve Entry Fees
Samburu National Reserve Entry Fees 2025
By Nina Isabella
2025-01-10
Samburu National Park, located in northern Kenya, is a captivating wildlife reserve known for its unique landscapes and diverse array of animals. Set along the Ewaso Nyiro River, the park is home to rare and distinct species, including the "Samburu Five"—Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx—making it a top destination for wildlife enthusiasts. The park's dramatic terrain, with its arid savannahs, rocky hills, and riverine forests, offers a stunning backdrop for safaris. Samburu's rich biodiversity, combined with its proximity to the culturally significant Samburu people, creates a truly memorable and authentic African experience.
Park Entry Fees
Category |
Non-Residents |
East African Residents |
Residents |
Adult |
USD 70 |
KES 1,000 |
KES 500 |
Child |
USD 40 |
KES 1,000 |
KES 500 |
Vehicle Entry Fees
Number Of Seats |
Cost |
Less Than 6 Seats |
KES 400 |
6 To 12 Seats |
KES 1,000 |
13 To 25 Seats |
KES 2,000 |
Below are the rules for Samburu National Reserve:
- Stay in your vehicle at all times, except at designated picnic or walking areas.
- Don't feed the animals, it upsets their diet and leads to human dependence.
- Respect the privacy of the wildlife, this is their habitat.
- Beware of the animals, they are wild and can be unpredictable.
- Don't crowd the animals or make sudden noises or movements.
- Keep quiet, noise disturbs the wildlife and may antagonize your fellow visitors.
- Keep below the maximum speed limit (40 kph/25 mph).
- Never drive off-road, this severely damages the habitat.
- When viewing wildlife, keep to a minimum distance of 20 meters and pull to the side of the road so as to allow others to pass.
- Leave no litter and never leave fires unattended or discard burning objects.
- Respect the cultural heritage of Kenya, never take pictures of the local people or their habitat without asking their permission, respect the cultural traditions of Kenya and always dress with decorum.
- Stay over or leave before dusk, visitors must vacate the Park between 6.00 p.m. - 6.00 a.m. unless they are camping overnight. Night game driving is not allowed.