Samburu national reserve is one of the most popular safari destinations in Kenya. It is located about 200 miles north of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. The reserve covers an area of about 165 sq kms and is bordered by Ewaso Ng’iro river to the south which also separates it from Buffaloes Springs National reserve. Established in 1985, Samburu national reserve protects a beautiful area made up of vast plains, palm-fringed rivers and a stunning landscape that consists of dry river beds, fallen boulders, craggy scarps and rocky battlements.
Wildlife in Samburu National Reserve
This reserve is known to have an abundance of buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, zebras and a variety of antelopes. It also hosts rare species of animals including the Beisa oryx and gerenuk. Large predators in Samburu National reserve include lions, cheetah and leopard.
Birdlife in Samburu national reserve comprises the Somali ostrich, Donaldson’s Smith sparrow-weaver, D’Arnaud’s barbet, Somali bee-eater, Golden pipit, Golden-breasted starling, White-headed mouse bird, Rosy-patched bush-shrike, White-faced Whistling-Duck, White-backed Duck, Spur-winged Goose, Spur-winged Goose, Green-winged Teal, Helmeted Guineafowl, Vulturine Guineafowl and many more.
Things to do in Samburu national reserve
Game drive: the vast plains and savannah woodlands of the reserve allow for rewarding wildlife viewing all year round. Animals commonly seen during the game drive include elephants, zebras, antelopes, hippos and early morning game drives give a chance to spot predators.
Bird watching: Samburu offers fascinating bird watching experiences with so many bird species encountered during the tour. Common birds of the park that may be spotted easily include the black-capped social weaver, black-faced sandgrouse, D’Arnaud’s barbet and Vulturine guineafowl among others.
Cultural tour: a cultural tour in Samburu allows tourists to have an interesting insight into the unique way of life of the Samburu people. They are pastoralists that live a traditional life of nomadism, making local ornaments, milking goats and the daily way of living in homesteads.
In addition to the above activities, you have Mountain climbing on Mt. Ol Lolokwe, Camel trekking safaris, nature walks, bush meals and sundowners.
How to get to Samburu national reserve
Samburu national reserve is situated approximately 310 kms from Nairobi. Two major ways to get to the reserve is by air and by road. Flights from Nairobi to Samburu take about 1.5 hours while road transfers last about 5-6 hours.
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