Kenya
Samburu
The North's Untamed Frontier
About This Destination
Samburu National Reserve sits in Kenya's remote Northern Frontier District, a dramatic landscape of rocky hills, dry riverbeds, and acacia scrub that feels a world apart from the famous southern parks. Here, the Ewaso Ng'iro river threads through the reserve, sustaining extraordinary concentrations of wildlife including Samburu's "Special Five" — species found nowhere else in Kenya.
Highlights
- Samburu Special Five species
- Ewaso Ng'iro river game drives
- Samburu cultural experiences
- Remote and exclusive atmosphere
- Combined Laikipia Plateau tours
Experiences Available
Best Time to Visit
June to October and January to February for best game viewing.
Travel Tips
- —Combine with Masai Mara for a complete Kenya experience
- —The Northern Frontier has a raw, frontier atmosphere
- —Fly-in safaris are recommended from Nairobi
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