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Samburu Game Reserve

The Samburu area is Africa's best kept secret with true raw wilderness. The area is a savannah plain with small rugged hills in Kenya 's northern province.

Background Information
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. 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.Lions are also frequently seen on the riverbanks, and Cheetah can be found on the open plains. On rare occasion, packs of African Hunting Dogs are sighted passing through the reserve.

Established in the 1970s, the reserve is also home to such wildlife as lions, cheetahs, African buffaloes, impalas, waterbucks and more than 350 species of birds. The landscape encompasses lush forests, grassy vegetation, rock outcroppings and dried riverbeds.

Location
In Kenya's semi-arid, rugged central region about 215 miles north of Nairobi lies the Samburu Game Reserve, a small oasis that is home to many rare animals, including Grevy zebras, long-necked gerenuk antelopes, Somali ostriches, Beisa oryxes and reticulated giraffes. You might also spot lounging crocodiles or elephants bathing in the Uaso Nyiro River ,which runs through the reserve.

Climate
The climate is equatorial desert type.The weather is hot all year round with day time temperatures up to 33 degrees Centigrade.The nights are cool.

How to Get There

Road
Samburu is accessible by road via Isiolo and Archers Post. Driving time from Nairobi is approximately 6 hours.

Air
There are airstrips in both Samburu and Buffalo Springs, with daily scheduled flights from Nairobi .Private charters can also use these strips.

Major Attractions
It's speciality is a host of rare game – reticulated giraffe, grevy's zebra, long necked gerenuk and beisa oryx.

Several species are considered unique to the region:-

Grevy's Zebra, Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich.

Other mammals frequently seen in the park include: - African Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, Gerenuk, African Buffalo, Grant's gazelle, Kirk's Dik-dik, Impala, Waterbuck, African Leopard. There are also over 350 species of bird. These include:-

Kingfisher, Sunbird, Bee-eater, Marabou Stork, Tawny Eagle, Bateleur , Guinea fowl, Palm-nut Vulture, Vultures, and the Uaso Nyiro River 's large numbers of Nile crocodile.

Facilities
Samburu Serena Lodge, Larsens Tented Camp, Samburu Intrepids camp, Samburu Game Lodge.

Common Vegetation
Acacia, riverine forest, thorn trees and grass vegetation

National Parks & Game Reserves

Nairobi National Park

Masai Mara Game Reserve

Samburu Game Reserve

Shaba National Reserve

Aberdares National Park

Amboseli National Park

Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo West National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park

Mt. Kenya Forest National Park

Meru National Park

Shimba Hills National Reserve

Lake Bogoria National Park

Lake Baringo National Park

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