Northern
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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