A place of endless skies, dust-red plains and palm-fringed rivers! Samburu National Reserve lies on the fringes of the vast, arid desert, once known as the Northern Frontier District. It’s a great place to witness large herds of elephants, which roam the hills during the day before returning to bathe on the riverbanks in the evening. Samburu National Reserve also provides one of the few sanctuaries in Kenya for the rare northern specialist species such as the endangered Grevy’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx. Enjoy wonderful game drives and, outside the national reserve, walking safaris and visits to remote villages of the Samburu people.
Park Overview
Ideal For
Wildlife & Safaris
Nature & Landscape
Heritage & Culture
Park Highlights
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Encounter rare species in Samburu’s arid savannah: The Samburu Special Five
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Learn how the Samburu way of life differs from the Maasai.
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Discover the huge herds of elephants
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Spot A Host Of Wildlife & Birdlife
Best Time to Visit
A seasonal guide to planning your visit around wildlife activity, weather, and crowd levels.
| Best Time to Visit | High Season | Best Weather |
|---|---|---|
| June to September and January to February | December to March and July to October (Busy) | June and December (Cool and fresh after rain) |
Wildlife in Samburu National Reserve
A guide to the species you can expect to encounter. Presence indicators reflect typical sighting frequency throughout the year.
Elephant
(Abundant)
Giraffe
(Common)
Lion
(Occassional)
Cheetah
(Rare)
Zebra
(Common)
Wildebeest
(None)
Buffalo
(Occassional)
Hippo
(Occassional)
Hyena
(Occassional)
Leopard
(Occassional)
Black Rhino
(None)
Wild Dog
(None)
White Rhino
(None)
