Leopard resting on a rock at night

Samburu

Land of the Special Five

  • CountryKenya
  • Best timeJune – October and December – March
  • WildlifeReticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx

Samburu National Reserve, in Kenya's semi-arid north, is home to the 'Samburu Special Five' — reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx and gerenuk — as well as elephants, lions, cheetah and leopards drawn to the river.

Don't miss

  • Samburu Special Five
  • Leopards in riverine forest
  • Cultural visits with Samburu communities

Wildlife you may see

Reticulated giraffe Grevy's zebra Somali ostrich beisa oryx gerenuk elephant leopard

Getting there: About 5–6 hours by road from Nairobi.

Safaris that visit

Samburu

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