Top Secrets of Samburu National Reserve


Located in Kenya’s northern region, Samburu National Reserve is a major game reserve on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro River and is one of the most well-known safari destinations in East Africa. This 165 sq km tract of isolated, preserved wilderness is bordered to the south by the Ewaso Ng’iro River, which separates it from the Buffalo Springs National Reserve.

The Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, and Beisa Oryx are just a few of the uncommon animal species that call the Samburu Reserve home. It is also a unique haven for wildlife protection. There are also about 900 elephants living in the reserve. Kamunyak, the renowned lioness who adopted a newborn oryx, resides in the reserve. In actuality, Samburu is among the best places in Kenya to see leopards. Sightings of wild dogs are another popular draw to this specially protected region, and there are over 450 known species of birds.

As a wildlife ecosystem, Samburu today includes several group ranches and conservancies, like the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Kalama Conservancy, and West Gate Community Conservancy, that border the main reserve. Samburu Reserve is regarded as one of the greatest wildlife reserves in Africa and Kenya. Visitors can plan their trip or reserve a safari in Samburu that best suits their needs.  When making travel plans, tourists typically have a lot of questions. Some of these questions include when would be the ideal time to go, where to stay, and what activities are the best to schedule while here. You can reach us using this platform, and we will be pleased to answer your queries with relevant details.

Saruni | Samuburu Game Reserve

Saruni | Samuburu Game Reserve

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Activities in Samburu National Reserve

Samburu has several exceptionally exhilarating activities to offer, but one of the most exciting is safari game viewing and bird watching. Samburu’s climate and topography make for year-round, high-quality animal viewing. A well-liked activity is the Samburu cultural tour, which gives guests an intriguing look into the distinctive way of life of the well-known Samburu people, a warrior and pastoralist group located in Kenya and other regions of East Africa. As a visitor to Samburu National Reserve, you may also take advantage of other well-liked activities, including sundowners, bush lunches, camel trekking safaris, and nature walks.

Photography Safari – SAMBURU, KENYA

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