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Samburu National Reserve

Unique wildlife including the Special Five found nowhere else in Kenya.

Size

165 km²

From Nairobi

350 km (6-7 hours)

Best Time

June to October and December to March

Samburu National Reserve offers a unique safari experience with wildlife species not found in southern parks. The "Samburu Special Five" includes the Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx. The Ewaso Nyiro River supports rich wildlife in this semi-arid region.

Wildlife Highlights

Samburu Special Five, elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, crocodiles, diverse birdlife.

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