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Kenya destination guide
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve brings together Ewaso Nyiro River game-viewing corridor, Samburu Special Five wildlife species, and Reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra sightings, making it a strong FIT building block for tailor-made African journeys.
Location
Kenya
Samburu & Northern Frontier
Destination type
National Reserve
Curated safari and travel experiences
Recommended stay
2 days
Timing can be adjusted in your custom itinerary
Plan your visit
June to October and January to March for easier wildlife viewing around the river; November and December can be scenic after short rains.
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Destination overview
Why visit Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve is a striking northern Kenya reserve shaped by the Ewaso Nyiro River, arid hills, doum palms and rare wildlife species not commonly seen on southern safari circuits. Samburu feels dry, dramatic and deeply distinctive, with rugged scenery, riverine wildlife concentrations and strong Samburu cultural identity.
The destination’s strongest attractions include Ewaso Nyiro River game-viewing corridor, Samburu Special Five wildlife species, Reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra sightings, Leopard, elephant and lion encounters along riverine areas, and Semi-arid landscapes, rocky kopjes and doum palms. Travellers can experience Morning and afternoon game drives, Special Five focused wildlife viewing, Riverine leopard and elephant photography, and Cultural visits arranged with sensitivity, with the programme shaped around the season, lodge location, access route and client pace.
For FIT design, Samburu National Reserve works best as a 2-night component within a tailor-made Kenya itinerary. It combines naturally with Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Laikipia, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, and Masai Mara National Reserve. Look for Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, gerenuk, elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, crocodiles and diverse arid-country birds.
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