Samburu
Located in Kenya’s remote northern frontier, Samburu National Reserve offers beautiful landscapes with exceptional wildlife viewing but with far less crowds than it’s southern counterparts. Defined by sweeping open plains and rugged rocky outcrops, with the Ewaso Nyiro River serving as the vital lifeline in this arid landscape, for those who love Kenya but want something off the beaten path, the Samburu is a year-round safari destination that satisfies the needs for exclusivity and authentic wilderness.
Samburu is home to one of Kenya’s largest elephant populations and it is noteworthy for its presences of leopard and lion. Beyond its wildlife, Samburu is also the homeland of the Samburu people, who share close cultural ties with the Maasai and are easily recognized by their colorful beadwork and shukas. With many luxury lodges and tented camps that blend comfort with wilderness, it is easy to fully immerse yourself in the Samburu experience.
The Samburu Reserve is famous for its Samburu Special Five. This is a group of rare and endangered species only found in this regions. It consists of the Grevy’s zbra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, beisa oryx, and the Somali ostrich. This compilation of wildlife is one of the features that sets the Samburu apart from other wildlife and safari destinations in Kenya.
Samburu delivers an experience unlike anywhere else. With it’s dramatic landscapes, deep cultural roots, and exclusive wildlife, this is truly wild Africa.
