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SamburuSamburu National Reserve is situated on the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River((meaning "brown water" and pronounced U-aa-so-Nyee-ro) in the dry northern reaches of Kenya. It is a hot and arid area characterized by a parched landscape of hills and plains.The Samburu region is the best place to find several endemic Northern species, including Gerenuk,the Reticulated Giraffe, and Grevy’s Zebra.
The forests along the river banks are home to many birds, including local species such as the Palm Nut Vulture and the Vinaceous Dove. For the birders, around 365 species have been recorded and the river area is particularly rewarding.
These forests are also home to many Leopards, often seen at dusk. The sight of one of these beautiful and elusive creatures is always a rare treat.
This entire region is a place of breathtaking and magical beauty, a place where the vision of a deep red sunset silhouetting the doum palms along the river as a leopard emerges to hunt brings the perfect end to a day on safari.
It is accessible by road via Isiolo and Archers Post. Driving time from Nairobi is approximately 6 hours but the roads are quite bumpy. If you decide to drive you would get an opportunity to see several wild animals in their natural habitat. There are also airstrips with daily scheduled flights from Nairobi airstrips with daily scheduled flights from Nairobi. Private charters can also use these strips. Accessing the Reserves is difficult without private transport. Most visitors come here as part of a safari package from Nairobi (which is only 350km away) and others choose to travel to the park in a rented car. If you so wish to travel with a few members of your own entourage to this scenic location then feel free to click here if you want to rent a car and drive to Samburu. The best time to visit is between June and August so as to fully partake in game drives, bird watching and even conduct research on the wild animals that reside in the reserve.
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