The Ewaso Ngiro River flows from the famous mountain Kenya to the north east of the country and finally to the south east into Somalia to join the Juba river. The basin of this river stretches to about 15,200 square Kilometers and it supplied by the glaciers on the Mountain Kenya. Ewaso Nyiro feeds into Lake Ol Bolossat, the only Lake in Nyandarua County and the larger in central Kenya to thrill while on Kenya Safari.
The River is unique as it crosses the arid landscapes of the areas and it also contributes greatly to the variety of wildlife species along the river and the conservation areas that it crosses. The part of this river that goes through the Samburu national game reserve has supported a lot of species of wildlife here like the giraffe, buffalo, lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, gazelles, rhinos and many more, the river is permanent that is its feed on both the seasonal rains and as well as the glaciers of Mount Kenya.
Best time to visit the Ewaso Ngiro River
November and December, the dry months of the year when water is scarce from lack of rainfall or brief showers, are the best times to visit Ewaso Nyiro. This is because nearly all animals congregate along the Ewaso Nyiro River, making it an ideal time to see wildlife, and the number of visitors is typically lower during these months.
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