SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
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Reserve with a beautiful landscape and populated by the Samburus, one of the most beautiful wildlife parks in Kenya, open all year.
Samburu National Reserve is one of Kenya's most beautiful parks. Located in central Kenya, it borders the Ewaso Ng'iro River, surrounded by majestic doum palms. It enjoys a semi-arid climate, favourable to scrub and umbrella acacias. Between mountainous areas (the Koitogor and Ololokwe mountains overlook the reserve) and arid plains, the beauty of its landscapes is unique. Covering an area of 165 km², with altitudes ranging from 800 to 1,230 m above sea level, Samburu borders the Buffalo Springs and Shaba reserves. The busiest entrance is at Archer's Post. Most of the camps and lodges where the animals come to drink are located along the river. Elephants are very numerous here. Species specific to the region include Waller's gazelle, Beïsa oryx, Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and Somali ostrich. Cat encounters are also possible. The Ewaso Ng'iro River is home to a large number of Nile crocodiles. There's plenty for birdwatchers too, with over 450 species recorded. Samburu was one of the two areas where conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised "Elsa the lioness" (1956-1961), teaching her "life on the savannah" before releasing her. The story was made famous by a best-selling book and the film Born Free. The region is home to the colorful and traditional Samburu tribe of nomadic herders, closely related to the Maasai.
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