Did you know that a safari to Samburu National reserve is an excellent choice you can make that has plenty of creatures and adorable scenery? It is a very rewarding unique encounter with excellent game viewing.
Samburu national reserve is one of the smallest national parks located in the north of Kenya at the banks of meandering Ewaso River which has favoured diverse wildlife to dwell around its vast banks. This park was named after the local people the Samburu who are cattle keepers.
These people still live in villages called ‘manyattas’ and they move from one place to another as they search for fresh pasture for their animals (camels, goats, donkeys and cattle).
This park covers an area of 165sq.km and located in a distance of 350km from the city of Nairobi which takes 5-6 hours’ drive. It boosts a number of attractions and the main ones are the wild animals such as gravy’s zebras, Oryx, lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, several antelopes like impalas, waterbucks, and grant’s gazelles among others.
What to do and see in Samburu national reserve?
It is also home to over 350 bird species such as the grey headed kingfisher, bee-eaters, secretary bird and many more.
It has the Samburu special five and these can only be spotted in this area which include; Gerenuk giraffe gazelle: the word gerenuk means long necked in Samburu language, Somali ostrich which has grey-blue skin while other ostriches have pink necks and legs, grevy’s zebra also known as imperial zebras, reticulated giraffe and Beisa Oryx. This makes Samburu national reserve very unique and special from other parks.
A safari to this reserve is rewarding as you spot the above wildlife and so much more; and a lot can be done while in this park and among others are game drives, birding, nature walks, cultural encounters, camel riding among others. These are adventurous activities that you do not need to miss on your safari to Africa.
Accommodation in Samburu national reserve.
Don’t worry about accommodation, all you need to know is that the park has good facilities and suitable for your stay. The safari lodges or tented camps are well furnished and has both hot and cold waters, tight security and with good views. Some of them have swimming pools, mini bars, recreation grounds among others.
Accessibility to the park.
The park can be accessed from Nairobi city taking northward direction, a distance that covers 350km and this may last approximately 5-6 hours depending on the speed and weather conditions. But on arrival, the environment is at glaze and also suitable for photography due to its superb vantage points.
When to visit Samburu national reserve?
This reserve can be visited all year round but the best time is in dry season when the weather is favourable to carryout different activities like birding, game drives among others and this can be done in the months of July through October and December through March.
All you need to do is carry a few stuff like light long sleeved shirt and trousers, hiking shoes for easy hiking, a pair of binoculars to magnify distant attractions, a rain coat because it’s hard to predict African weather, little cash for souvenir purchases and tips.
Booking with us a safari to Samburu national reserve is the best choice you can take and due to our vast years of experience in tour and safari planning, the nature and beauty of wildlife among others. Our safari packages to this park are tailor made and you can browse them and inquire from us to enable you have a safari that you’re your budget and schedule.
