Samburu National Reserve is located on the banks of Ewaso Nyiro to the North. On the southern side of the river is the Buffalo Springs National Reserve and downstream to the right and across the highway lies the Shaba National Reserve. A 24-hour entrance ticket to any one of the reserves entitles you to visit the others during the same period.
Bordering the Samburu National Reserve to the North is the Kalama Conservancy – an exceptionally beautiful, rocky landscape with just one, spectacular camp, Saruni Samburu. The conservancy is increasingly recognized for its herds of Grevy’s zebras and outstanding leopard sightings, often close to the camp.
Kalama also borders Namunyak Community Conservation Trust to the North (where Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is located) and Sera Community Wildlife Conservation to the North East (where Saruni Rhino is located). Westwards, following the Ewaso Nyiro upstream, you enter Westgate Conservancy to reach the equally luxurious Sasaab Camp, located high above the river.
Highlights
- Visit the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
- Stunning landscapes and natural beauty
- Enriched and authentic cultural experience
- Encounter rare species known as Samburu’s Special 5
- Exclusive Safari experience due to few number of visitors
- Guided walking safaris in conservancies guided by Samburu warriors
Safari activities
- Quad biking
- Camel rides
- Cultural experiences
- Visit the Singing wells
- Guided walking safaris
- 4WD Day and Night game drives
- Picnic Meals in the bush
When to go
The best time to visit Samburu is during the cool-dry season from July to October and January to February. During these times, water sources are quite limited, so wildlife are easily found gathered near or around the last remaining water sources.
