Samburu Game Reserve
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Samburu National Reserve in Kenya offers a unique safari experience, distinguished by several key features. Firstly, its arid landscape, dotted with rugged hills and Ewaso Nyiro River, provides a stunning backdrop and supports a diverse ecosystem. Unlike other reserves, Samburu is home to rare species such as Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk, often referred to as the ‘Samburu Special 5.’
The cultural immersion aspect is another highlight, visitors can engage with the local Samburu tribes, known for their traditional practices and colourful attire, offering a glimpse into their rich heritage. Additionally, the reserve’s less crowded environment allows for more intimate wildlife viewing, making every safari here exceptionally personal and memorable.
General Information
The Samburu National Reserve, located in the northern shadow of Mount Kenya, is a land of contrasts. Here, you can witness Kenya's diverse and beautiful wildlife and culture firsthand, and learn how Kenya's conservancies sustainably blend tourism, conservation, and communities.
Samburu offers great wildlife viewing and four of the Big Five are present. Rhinos are absent, but herds of elephant cross the reserve. Of the big cats, leopards are commonly seen, with some high-quality sightings possible. Most interesting are the northern Kenya specials, often called the Samburu Five: Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich and gerenuk. Samburu is one of few parks where you can see the lesser kudu.
Samburu is among Kenya’s most scenic reserves, with riverine forest along the lovely Ewaso Nyiro River. Close to the river is also where you’re most likely to see leopards. Near the river, dry acacia scrub and semi-arid savannah, peppered with termite mounds, takes over and extends all the way to the mountains that define the park’s northern boundary. Koitogor Hill marks the middle of the reserve.
The most famous and most visited attraction of Samburu Land is Samburu National Reserve on the northern banks of Ewaso Nyiro river, a unique natural gem covering 165 sqkm, which makes it neither Kenya’s nor the County’s largest nature reserve. But wildlife variety and density is amongst the highest in the country, possibly second only to the Masai Mara. It is especially known for high elephant numbers and the rare dryland fauna of northern Kenya, the ‘Samburu Five’ comprising of Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and Grevy’s zebra. All in all, there are 50 species of larger mammals identified in Samburu National Reserve, amongst them the great cats lion, leopard and cheetah, as well as impala, greater and lesser kudu and a prolific birdlife, of which hornbill, vulturine Guinea fowl, weaver birds and various birds of prey are the most conspicuous. Samburu National Reserve’s scenic landscape is an experience in its own, combining undulating landscapes of doum palm fringed river banks, bold rocky outcrops and vast grassland savannah with acacia trees.
Within the Reserve and at its fringes, there are wonderfully set lodges and safari camps. Not surprisingly, Samburu National Reserve boasts the best tourist infrastructure of all conservation areas in northern Kenya and guarantees its visitors an unforgettable safari experience.
10 Days (9 Nights): Kenya Magical Trail
Tour Code: KWS87This safari itinerary covers; Samburu Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Voyager Ziwani Sanctuary and Tsavo East National Park.
Explore the most famous Kenya finest Kenya Parks/Reserves. This Parks/Reserves are home to different kinds of Africa Wildlife including the Big Five and different Bird Species. Experience walking safari/night game drives in Ziwani. Enjoy splendid View of Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro (the highest Mountain in Africa) as well as learn the Samburu/Maasai Cultures by visiting their Villages (Manyatta).
12 Days (11 Nights): Best of Kenya Trail
Tour Code: WKS0061This safari itinerary covers; Amboseli National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Meru National Park, Samburu Game Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy(Sweet Waters), Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara Game Reserve. Cover the most famous parks in Kenya, which are the homes of different kinds of Africa wildlife.
15 Days (14 Nights): Wilderness Adventure
Tour Code: KWS108This safari itinerary covers; Meru National Park, Samburu Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park is famous for hosting huge herds of elephants-with the largest Tuskers calling it home and great towering baobab trees. You will also witness the marvels of the Ngorongoro crater, The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken caldera of the 20 that are in the world teeming with all kinds of wildlife.Wilderness Adventure; Which covers ultimately Kenya and Tanzania most popular/exotic finest Wildlife Areas. These Parks/Reserves are the home to different kinds of Africa wildlife including the Big Five/different Bird Species. Enjoy splendid View of Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro (the highest Mountain in Africa) as well as learn the Samburu/Maasai Cultures at their Villages (Manyatta).
16 Days (15 Nights): Born Free Adventure
Tour Code: KWS104This safari itinerary covers; Meru National Park,Samburu Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park,Masai Mara Game Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West and East National Park.
Born Free Adventure Safari, which covers ultimately Kenya and Tanzania most popular/exotic finest Wildlife Areas. These Parks/Reserves are the home to different kinds of Africa wildlife including the Big Five/different Bird Species. Enjoy splendid View of Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro (the highest Mountains in Africa) as well as learn the Samburu/Maasai Cultures at their Villages (Manyatta).
This safari itinerary covers; Meru National Park, Samburu Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Park and Amboseli National Park. Explore the most famous Kenya and Tanzania finest Wildlife Areas/sceneries. These Parks/Reserves are the home to different kinds of Africa wildlife including the Big Five/different Bird Species. Samburu National Reserve is known to offer some of the best sightings of leopards in Kenya and is home to unique wildlife such as the reticulated giraffe, somali ostrich and beisa oryx. Meru National park remains one of the most well preserved National parks offering the true filling of wilderness, the park is home to four of the “Big Five”. The park is famous as the setting for Joy Adamson's book 'Born Free”, the story of the Adamson's life and research amongst lions and cheetahs. Enjoy splendid View of Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro (the highest Mountain in Africa) as well as learn the Samburu/Maasai Cultures at their Villages (Manyatta).
This safari itinerary cover; Samburu Game Reserve; Fly to Samburu Game Reserve and explore the plain of Samburu, Spot rare animals e.g. the gravy Zebras, the reticulated giraffes and Beisa Oryx as well as Jumbo Elephants of Samburu, Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs and much more. Experience the rich culture of the Samburu people by visiting one of their Villages (Manyatta).
8 Days (7 Nights): Samburu Trail
Tour Code: WKS00059This safari itinerary covers; Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha and Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Explore Mount Kenya, Great Rift Valley, the plain of Samburu and Masai Mara. Spot rare animals e.g. the gravy Zebras, the reticulated giraffes and Beisa Oryx in Samburu National Park, White Rhinos and the Rothschild Giraffe in Lake Nakuru National Park. Experience the rich culture of the Samburu/Maasai people by visiting one of their Villages (Manyatta)
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