Samburu National Park

Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Reserve is located in Northern Kenya and is a premier game reserve situated o the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro river. This vast expanse of remote pristine wilderness measures 165 square kilometers in area and borders the Ewaso Ng’iro River to the south, which separates it from the Buffalo Springs National Reserve. Samburu Reserve is a unique wildlife conservation haven famous for an abundance of rare species of animals such as the Grevy’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx. The reserve is also home to a population of close to 900 Elephants. Large predators such as the Lion, Leopard and Cheetah are an important attraction (Kamunyak the famous Lioness that adapted a baby Oryx is a resident in the reserve). Samburu is infact one of the better locations in Kenya to spot Leopard. Wild dog sightings are also a common attraction to this unique protected area and Birdlife is abundant with over 450 recorded species.

The nature reserves is the ideal destination if you want to experience exciting animal viewing in a picturesque landscape.

The Ewaso Ngiro river attracts many animals, especially during the dry season, making this the ideal spot for game drives. The river itself is home to hippos and crocodiles, while elephants, buffaloes and other large animals are often found on the shore. Even the big cats find most of their food along the riverbank, so be on the lookout for lions and leopards on the hunt.

The nomadic people of Samburu are also at home in this dry region of the Samburu protected area. The culture of the Samburu is closely related to that of the Masai.