Kenya's wild north and its Special Five
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve is Kenya beyond the postcards: an arid, red-earthed wilderness along the palm-lined Ewaso Nyiro River, home to the Special Five found only in the north, Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali…
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About Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve is Kenya beyond the postcards: an arid, red-earthed wilderness along the palm-lined Ewaso Nyiro River, home to the Special Five found only in the north, Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx and the gerenuk that browses standing on its hind legs. Elephants dig for water in the sandy riverbed, leopards patrol the doum palms, and the semi-nomadic Samburu people, the reserve's neighbours and namesakes, share a culture as striking as the landscape. It pairs perfectly with Ol Pejeta on a northern loop.
Highlights
- The Special Five of the north
- Ewaso Nyiro river wildlife theatre
- Samburu cultural encounters
- Uncrowded, dramatic scenery
- Excellent leopard viewing
Wildlife to watch for
- Grevy's zebra and reticulated giraffe
- Gerenuk and beisa oryx
- Somali ostrich
- Elephant and leopard
- Lion and cheetah
Things to do
- Game drives
- Cultural visits
- Birding
- Photography
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