There are two species the black and the white Rhinos In Samburu National Reserve. The reserve has the black Rhinos.
There are a small number of the black and white rhinos in the Tsavo National Park but they are common and can easily be seen roaming around the park. The rhinos in the Reserve are endangered species and therefore highly sought after by travelers.
Due to poaching in the early years of this national park until the poaching practice was criminalized. There is another species of the rhinos in the national park that makes up about 20 percent of the total population of rhinos here. The there a total of about 200 rhinos in Samburu National reserve and they are part of the big five that is highly sought after.
Best time for tracking Rhinos In Samburu National Reserve.
With barely 2000 remaining in the wild, rhinos are among the most endangered animals in the world. Finding one in the wild is a challenging task because there is little likelihood of spotting one.
Black rhinos have made Samburu, a remote region of Kenya, a popular travel destination. You have an opportunity to see them if you can travel to the area during the dry season.
There are other safari destinations in Kenya where travelers can sight black rhinos. Though you will have to search for them in other areas like Lake Nakuru National Park or Lake Bogoria. The Reserve is not the only magical safari center to sight black rhinos.
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