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The big three cats of Samburu National Reserve

The big three cats of Samburu: Some of the most sought after predators on a Safari to the Samburu National Game reserve are the three big cats which include: Cheetahs, Lions and Leopards. These three cats have very unique behaviors and characters that every traveler on a safari here will deserve to watch first hand. Watching these big cats stalk their prey or hunt them down is an experience very one deserves to witness.

The game reserve will give you the action of this big cat on your lucky day. Samburu National Game reserve is one of the best places where you can view all the three big cats while on a safari to Kenya.

                                                Big three cats of Samburu

Lions.

The park has a reasonable number of lions that you can easily spot on your lucky day. These animals will be roaming around the park. These predators will of course be in large number where they have enough prey to hunt. Most herbivores will rest around the water sources and therefore the lions will set their hunting traps here.

Leopards.

This is another member of the three big cats that is highly sought after in Africa. Although elusive, leopards can be spotted in the park’s dense woodlands. Patiently scour the trees and rocky outcrops for these stealthy big cats, known for their striking beauty and agility. The leopard being shy animals you will spot them in the hidden areas of the reserve. They are mostly active at night. If you do a night game drive you will have high chances of seeing these animals hunting as well.

Cheetahs.

Cheetahs are known as the fastest cats on land. The Cheetah has a capacity to run over 110 kilometers within one hour. On a Kenya safari to the Samburu National Reserve is the leading Kenya safari destination where the tourists can spot the cheetah.

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