FACTS ABOUT SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
Located on the banks of Ewaso Ng’iro River in North Kenya in the North of Laikipia, Samburu national reserve is a unique wildlife destination famously known for its “Special five animal species” which are the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Besia oryx, Somali ostrich and the Gerenuk. All species are unique to Northern Kenya reserves or parks but mostly spotted in Samburu national park.
FACTS ABOUT SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
Samburu national reserve is the most popular destination in Northern Kenya.
Located across the Equator in North Kenya in Samburu district spanning over an area of about 165 square kilometers.Samburu is part of a distinct ecosystem which also includes Shaba national reserve and Buffalo springs to the South of the Ewas Ng’iro River.
The Ewaso Ng’iro River, south of the national reserve is a major player in Samburu’s ecosystem as it is the lifeline of the reserve that is located in a semi-arid region. The river provides the best wildlife sightings within the reserve especially during the dry season.
It is home to a unique set of Northern Kenya species which include the grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, besia oryx, gerenuk and Somali ostrich.
It is also home to a rich diverse wildlife including 4 of the members of the African big 5; the lion, buffalo, elephant and the leopard and hundreds of different bird species, over 450 species.
Samburu national reserve is also home to the famous Samburu people of Kenya. They along side the Samburu local council protect and preserve the reserve. You can visit a Samburu village while on safari in the reserve on a guided cultural tour.
The remoteness of the reserve has made it one of the least visited protected areas in Kenya. It has also helped in maintaining and preserving of its unique nature.
Home to a good number of the big cats, the lions, cheetahs and leopards.
Conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa. A famous lioness partly in Samburu national reserve and in Meru national park before they released her into the wilderness.
Tourist activities in Samburu national reserve include. The famous safari game drives, birding safaris, guided cultural tours and guided safari walks.
Attractions include the diverse animal life, rich birdlife, the Samburu special five, Ewaso Ngi’ro River, the Samburu people among others.
Neighboring attractions include the Buffalo springs reserve and the Shaba national reserve.
The Samburu has excellent accommodation facilities that carter for all different kinds of travelers. Offering budget to luxury options in safari lodges, tented luxury camps and budget camping / lodging options.
Samburu national reserve can be visited all year round. With the preference of the dry season that runs through June to September.
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