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How to get fromMakindu to Samburu National Reserveby train, bus, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Makindu to Samburu National Reserve by train, bus, plane, or car

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  1. Train, bus to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Samburu

    best
    1. Take the train from Kibwezi to Nairobitrain train
    2. Take the train from Nairobi Terminus to Nairobi Central Stntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala to Safari Parkbus bus
    4. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Samburu (UAS)plane plane WIL - UAS
    8h 19m
    $260–505

  2. Drive 421 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Makindu to Samburu National Reservecar car 421 km
    7h 40m
    $49–71

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Kibwezi to Nairobitrain train
    2. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Nanyukitrain train
    3. Drive from Nanyuki to Samburu National Reservecar car
    14h 45m
    $60–100

  4. Train to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Nanyuki, drive

    1. Take the train from Kibwezi to Nairobitrain train
    2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane plane WIL - NYK
    3. Drive from Nanyuki (NYK) to Samburu National Reservecar car
    10h 2m
    $329–417

  5. Drive to Amboseli Airport, fly to Samburu

    1. Drive from Makindu to Amboseli Airport (ASV)car car
    2. Fly from Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Samburu (UAS)plane plane ASV - UAS
    7h 12m
    $279–800

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Samburu (UAS) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Makindu, Turkana, Kenya and Samburu National Reserve, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Makindu to Samburu National Reserve. However, you can take the taxi to Kibwezi, take the train to Nairobi, take the train to Nairobi Central Stn, walk to Tusker/Ronald Ngala, take the bus to Safari Park, walk to Safari Park Hotel, take the shuttle to Nairobi Wilson Airport, walk to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) airport, fly to Samburu (UAS), then take the taxi to Samburu National Reserve. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Makindu to Samburu National Reserve via Kibwezi, Nairobi Terminus, Makadara/Mwisho, and Nanyuki in around 14h 45m.

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