Located in Kenya’s North Eastern Province, this stark and rugged expanse is dominated by a collection of semi-desert landscapes that while seemingly barren play host to an abundance of interesting wildlife.
See the Samburu Special Five: beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk antelope and Somali ostrich
The Ewaso Ngiro River is the heart of the reserve and contrasts beautifully with the dry and arid landscape
Excellent birdlife with over 450 recorded bird species
One of the best places in Kenya to see elephants
Samburu is well known for its walking safaris, in particular walking safaris with camels, a unique way to explore this remote wilderness
Samburu offers a true taste of wilderness, richly rewarding for its dramatic desert landscapes and wide array of wildlife. The three reserves of Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs all draw life from the Ewaso Ngiro River, whose waters feed a permanent ribbon of green doum palm and acacia tortilis forests. It’s these that allow such large concentrations of wildlife to survive in an otherwise arid landscape.
Though not as well known or as popular as some of Kenya’s other reserves, Samburu offers visitors the elusive prospect of big-game safaris well away from the crowds. It’s one of the best places in Kenya to see elephants, with cheetah, lion, leopard and spotted hyena all regularly spotted too. It’s also home to several species you won’t find in the south, including the ‘Samburu Special Five’: beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk antelope and Somali ostrich. As well as traditional game drives, visitors can experience walking safaris with Samburu warriors, who’ll share their knowledge of the land and explain how they survive in such a stark and rugged landscape.
A luxury tented camp perched on the edge of a river valley with breathtaking views across the Laikipia Plateau towards the jagged peaks of Mount Kenya.
The only lodge in over 200,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness, in tribal, wildlife-rich lands to the north of Samburu National Reserve.
A beautiful eco-friendly camp on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro, shaded by giant river acacias and open to the comings and goings of the animal world - elephants in particular.