The animals of Samburu are varied, and the reserve is highly prized for its profusion of the Samburu Special Five—the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and beisa oryx—which are exclusive to this region of Kenya and can only be seen in their natural habitat. In Samburu and the neighboring wildlife reserves, like Shaba National Reserve, there are roughly 75 different species of Mammals and numerous bird species.
The list of mammals found in the section below is categorized. It includes the animals commonly known as the Big Five (African buffalo, lion, elephant, rhino, and leopard); the only animal not included in the Big Five is the rhino. The Big Nine Animals also include cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and hippopotamuses. There is a rich diversity of Birds typically found in Samburu Reserve and we have mentioned these here as well.
Lions in Samburu Reserve
Lions in Samburu Reserve also called the king of the jungle. Most travelers are excited to see the lions while on the safari to Samburu National reserve. Samburu National reserve has over 150 lions in its ecosystem. They are easily seen in the morning as they are still in their natural habitat. Or when they are out to do their morning kill. They are usually along the roads in the evening. The park is very small and most of the plains are covered by the savanna vegetation which makes it very easy to see lions. The night game drives here will also lead you to the jungle kings. Female lions hunt in groups as the males wait to enjoy the kill.
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