SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
North of the Mount Kenya plateau are three contiguous reserves: Samburu National Reserve, Shaba Game Reserve and Buffalo Springs National Reserve. The area of the Samburu tribes forms the transition area from the fertile and green soil of Mount Kenya to the semi-desert-like north of Kenya. You can go on safari in Samburu National Reserve all year round and due to the high wildlife density, the low season months are at least as interesting.
Due to its remote location in northern Kenya, the area has a unique flora and fauna and you will find the beisa oryx (East African spearbuck), the beautiful grévy’s zebra and the geran (giraffe-gazelle) that plucks leaves from the trees on its hind legs. In addition to these special mammals, you will also encounter the bizarre vulture guinea fowl and the graceful Somali ostrich with its blue legs during the safari.
ACTIVITIES SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE
game drive
Samburu national reserve is a home to a variety of wildlife species and noticed for offering excellent game viewing safaris, a Kenya game viewing safari in Samburu national reserve is a very satisfying safari experience offered as morning, afternoon and night game drives. On the game viewing experience you will have a wonderful time spotting abundance of animals such as gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, Oryx, reticulated giraffe, lions, African leopard, elephant, cape buffalo, hippos, gazelles, impalas, waterbuck, warthogs, impalas and many more.
WALKING SAFARI
Samburu national reserve is made up of a picturesque landscape with fantastic natural serenity thus offering excellent Kenya walking safaris, walking safaris in Samburu national reserve are done of numerous trails running through the savannah grasslands dominating the landscape of the reserve and along the Ewaso Ng’iro river which runs through the middle of the reserve before emptying into Lorian Swamp. On the experience you get to enjoy watching numerous animals including Nile crocodiles, elephants, lions, Grevy’s zebras, gerenuk, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes, hyenas, hippos among others while grazing, drinking and swimming in the waters of the river.
CAMEL SAFARI
Camelback safaris. Camelback safaris in Samburu national park are one amazing unique traditional way of touring the wilderness, camelback riding gives an opportunity to enjoy the open environment in the park filled with beautiful scenery and numerous animals. While on camelback riding tourist are able to get up close to the animals.
Samburu culture
Samburu culture. Samburu national reserve is home many tribes with Samburu tribe being dominant, this tribe’s culture, norms, and practices have attracted tourists interested in cultural tours. The Samburu people are so attached to their animals that goats, camels, and cattle, the Samburu people are fond of painting their faces with striking patterns so as to accentuate their facial features. This action is admired by neighboring tribes hence Samburu meaning butterfly.