Samburu National Reserve Kenya, Tsavo East safari in Kenya tour, Kenya Wildlife Safari. Samburu National Reserve is located in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya at the southeastern corner of Samburu District. When to visit Kenya, Attractions in Samburu National Reserve, how to get there and accommodation in Samburu National Reserve. Samburu National Reserve is positioned on the banks of Ewaso Ngíro River overlooking the Buffalo Springs National Reserve.  The Samburu National Reserve stretches to 165km² in size and is at 350km² distance from the country’s capital Nairobi in Samburu County lying at an altitude level of 800 to 1230m above sea level. The Ewaso Ng’iro traverses the doum palm groves along with dense riverine forests in the interior of the park providing water for the extensive wild game in the reserve.  Samburu National Reserve is among the two (2) places where Conservationists Joy and George Adamson raised the Lioness Elsa which was later popularised by the Born Free movie and book. The same reserve is also the home to Kamunyak Lioness notably known for adopting the calves of the Oryx. The park features two mountains including Ololokwe and Koitogor while the Ewaso Ng’iro River literally translating to brown water attract counts of animals to drink water. The river runs from the Kenyan Highlands and empties in the Lorian Swamp.

Safari Attractions in Samburu National Reserve Kenya

Wild life as a Kenya Safari Attraction in Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Park features extensive wild game among which include the dry land dwelling species like Oryx, gerenuk, reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s Zebra. The Park is also home to Tanzanian Cheetah, Maasai Lion, Leopard, Cape buffalo, Hippopotamus and Elephants. The other wildlife include; Warthogs, Olive Baboon, dik-dik, Grants Gazelle, waterbuck and Impala. Unfortunately, the Rhinos got extinct due to poaching. The numerous crocodile counts thrive in Ewaso Ngíro River.

Birds as a Kenya Safari Attraction in Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Park features a count of 350 bird species including sunbirds, grey-headed kingfisher, Marabou stork, Verreaux’s Eagle, tawny eagle, vulturine guinea fowl, tawny eagle, secretary bird, bee-eaters, lilac breasted roller, red and yellow billed hornbill.

Flora as a Kenya Safari Attraction in Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Park features considerable and unique species of plants though affected by seasons. The wet season which usually occurs in the months of April and November turn the dry plains into extensive grassland landscapes, while the spaced acacia trees and scrubby bushes mark the Samburu Reserve landscape. Others include; wild fig trees, doum palms while in the rainy season, the pink desert rose and cork bark tree feature beautiful flowerings.

Kenya Safari Activities in Samburu National Reserve

Birding as a Kenya Safari Activity in Samburu National Reserve

Birding in Samburu National Park can be done in the morning and in the afternoon though it can last the whole day. A range of 350 bird species including sunbirds, grey-headed kingfisher, Marabou stork, Verreaux’s Eagle, tawny eagle, vulturine guinea fowl, tawny eagle, secretary bird, bee-eaters, lilac breasted roller, red and yellow billed hornbill.

Game drive / game viewing as a Kenya Safari Activity in Samburu National Reserve

This activity enables one to explore the myriad of wild game thriving in the park including Oryx, gerenuk, reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s Zebra, Tanzanian Cheetah, Maasai Lion, Leopard, Cape buffalo, Hippopotamus and Elephants, Warthogs, Olive Baboon, dik-dik, Grants Gazelle, waterbuck and Impala. The game drive can be carried out in the morning and in the evening.

Accommodation in Samburu National Reserve

Samburu Game Lodge

Samburu game Lodge is positioned at an elevation of 857m above sea level spread over 10 acres of serene riverine forest to the west bank of River Uaso Nyiro 320km from the capital Nairobi.

Accommodation is presented in range of suites, cottages and rooms totalling to 61 in total featuring quality fabrics and open balconies overlooking the river.

The lodge features a range of family rooms while one room is designed in provision for people with disabilities.

Facilities at Samburu Game Lodge

• Lorokushu Restaurant
• Bars i.e. Crocodile and Vulturine
• Swimming pool
• Dancing arena where the Samburus entertain the guests

Samburu Intrepids Luxury Tented Camp

Samburu Intrepids Camp is a luxury facility positioned along the banks of Uaso Nyiro River in Samburu National Reserve. The newly 28 refurbished tents feature 4 poster king size beds.

Facilities at Samburu Intrepids Luxury Tented Camp

• Swimming pool
• Fan in the rooms
• En suite baths
• Curio Shops
• Lounge / Bar
• Restaurant
• Coffee Shop

Samburu Sopa Lodge

Positioned within Samburu National Reserve on an elevated ground, Samburu Sopa Lodge presents panoramic views of the park and the mountains beyond. The lodge features local architecture presenting accommodation in a range of fifteen (15) cottages each with two (2) bed rooms, lush bathroom, large dressing table and open air veranda.

Facilities at Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Gift Shop
• Swimming pool
• Baby Sitting
• Hair dryers
• Reception telephone
• Laundry
• Mosquito nets in rooms
• Wi-Fi in the Lounge
• Children’s pool
• Wheel chair accessible rooms