Samburu National Reserve

Unique wildlife and authentic cultural experiences with Samburu people in northern Kenya.

Northern Kenya

2-4 Days

Best: June - October

Overview

Samburu National Reserve offers a completely different safari experience from the more famous southern parks, showcasing the rugged beauty of northern Kenya and its unique wildlife adaptations. The reserve is home to the 'Samburu Special Five' - species found nowhere else in Kenya: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk. The landscape is dramatically different from the classic savannah, featuring arid scrublands, doum palms, and the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River that attracts wildlife year-round.

Highlights

Unique Wildlife

Samburu Culture

Ewaso Nyiro River

Special Five

Activities

Game DrivesCultural VisitsBird WatchingPhotographyRiver Walks

Wildlife

Grevy's Zebra

Reticulated Giraffe

Beisa Oryx

Somali Ostrich

Gerenuk

Gallery

Quick Information

Location:Northern Kenya

Size:165 km²

Established:1985

Best Time:June - October

Duration:2-4 Days

Difficulty:Easy

Ecosystem

Arid and semi-arid scrublands, riverine forests

Accommodation Types

Luxury Lodges

Tented Camps

Eco Lodges