Where the Wild North Begins

Samburu

A remote northern reserve home to rare wildlife and the Samburu Special Five.

About Samburu

Samburu National Reserve sits in Kenya's arid north, bisected by the palm-fringed Ewaso Ng'iro River. This rugged landscape is home to the Samburu Special Five: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and the long-necked gerenuk. Far fewer visitors make it this far north, giving the reserve an intimate, off-the-beaten-path quality that is hard to find elsewhere in Kenya.

Highlights

The Samburu Special Five
Ewaso Ng'iro River game viewing
Leopard sightings
Samburu cultural experiences

Quick Info

Best Time to Visit

June - October, January - February

Average Temperature

24-34°C

Highlights

4 must-see experiences

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