Destination
Samburu Game Reserve.
One of the famous Safari destinations in East Africa, Samburu National Reserve is located in Northern Kenya and is a premier game reserve situated on 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 Gravy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk a, 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 adopted a baby Oryx is a resident in the reserve). Samburu is 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.
Samburu as a wildlife ecosystem now also comprises several conservancies and group ranches bordering the main reserve such as the Kalama Conservancy, West Gate Community Conservancy and Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy. Samburu Reserve is considered among the best wildlife reserves not just in Kenya but also in Africa.
What to do
Samburu Game Reserve in Kenya offers a range of exciting activities. Enjoy game drives to spot unique wildlife like the reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra. Encounter elephants, lions, and leopards. Explore the Ewaso Ng’iro River, visit local Samburu villages, go birdwatching, and indulge in the stunning landscapes of this beautiful reserve.
Where you go next?
Kenya await!
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