Home To Unique Wildlife
Located in northern Kenya, Samburu National Reserve is a premier game reserve that offers an authentic and remote safari experience. Spanning 165 square kilometers of unspoiled wilderness, Samburu is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and a sanctuary for some of Africa’s most iconic species.
The reserve is home to over 900 elephants and an impressive population of big cats, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. It’s also one of the few places in Africa where elusive wild dogs may be seen. Adding to its uniqueness, Samburu is renowned for the Samburu Special Five—a group of rare species found only in this region: the Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, and Somali ostrich.
Samburu’s rich history is immortalized in films like “Born Free,” which tells the story of Joy Adamson raising Elsa the lioness in this very landscape. The reserve is also famous for the story of Kamunyak, a lioness celebrated for adopting and fiercely protecting at least six oryx calves, as depicted in the film “Heart of a Lioness.”
Samburu is the traditional homeland of the Samburu people, one of Kenya’s most vibrant and colorful tribes. Known for their elaborate beadwork, distinctive clothing, and strong cultural traditions, the Samburu people add a unique cultural dimension to the safari experience.
