Although a lengthy drive from Nairobi, Samburu National Reserve rewards its guests with untouched, acacia-spotted savannahs, and riverine forests growing along the banks of the crocodile-crowded waters of the Ewaso Ng’iro. Once inaccessible to the broader public, Samburu could flourish undisturbed and now offers visitors excellent game-viewing.
A bird-watchers paradise, Samburu is home to over 350 species, including various kinds of vultures, kingfishers, and sunbirds. Visitors can also spot cheetah, lion, and leopard in the park along with other large game such as elephants, buffalo, and hippos. Smaller inhabitants include baboons, warthog, and various...