Located in the arid northern reaches of Kenya, Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves offer a starkly beautiful landscape of red earth, doum palms, and the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River.
Located in the arid northern reaches of Kenya, Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves offer a starkly beautiful landscape of red earth, doum palms, and the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River. This region is famous for its “Special Five”—unique wildlife species found only north of the equator. The area is also the heartland of the Samburu people, whose vibrant culture is deeply intertwined with the land.
Samburu County, Northern Kenya
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800 – 1,230
June to October and December to March
Grevy’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, and Beisa Oryx.
The primary water source attracting large numbers of elephants and crocodiles
Natural crystal-clear springs that provide a refreshing oasis in the dry landscape.
Spotting the Special Five and large predators like lions and leopards.
Visiting a traditional “Manyatta” to learn about Samburu customs and beadwork.
Over 450 species, including the striking Vulturine Guineafowl.