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Michael
US
Visited:
May 2019
Reviewed: Aug 3, 2019
Email Michael | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The bush vibe in Samburu was exceptional. It was really hot (almost too hot) but we still got to see an impressive array of animals, including the leopard, cheetah and lion. The hotel was beautiful and we really liked that we could see elephants drinking water by the river without having to leave our room! Spotting animals was pretty easy since there wasn't thick bush all around, and the scenery with the mountains in the distance, made for some very Mars-like impressions. We were really glad that we stayed here for two nights - loved Samburu!
Yu Luduo
CN
Visited:
August 2019
Reviewed: Sep 6, 2019
Email Yu Luduo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It is really good place to see animals，I saw the lions hunting in that morning.and the species of Samburu are special
Lara Hauser
DE
Visited:
August 2025
Reviewed: Aug 23, 2025
Email Lara Hauser | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Samburu National Reserve was amazing. The lodge we stayed at was the best of our entire trip, the landscape was beautiful, and what made it really special was spotting animals we had never seen before — like the Grevy’s zebra, the gerenuk, and the reticulated giraffe. Highly recommended!
Margaret
US
Visited:
April 2026
Reviewed: May 8, 2026
Email Margaret | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hidden Secret
Maybe they a bit far in the north or the klimate is considered as too hot. I do not know.
There are a number of good reasons to stay there for some days just discovering and ejoying nature.
Both parks are divided by the Ewaso Ngiro river which is the only contant source of water in this dry area. Just spot a long the river a wait till the animals are coming for drink or bath. The elephants aren't shy and from a certain distance their interesting social behaviour can be observated. Further, the beauty retuculated giraffe, beisa oryx antelopes, the blue leged somali ostrich, the big grevy zebra and the gerenuk (long necke iraffe antelope) can be seen, but not to be found in the southern more popular parks. Samburu is a good place for spotting leopards (7 times in 4 days including a mother with a cub). Also Lions are in area. Further wildlife is al around just stop, be quiet, take time and
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enjoy.Ony a few lodges and camps can be found in Samburu. It appears as a bit a remote place.
I am looking for wildlife and not so much interested in stars or whatever ratings of the lodges. There might be more exclusive and luxurious places.
The park is operated by the local Samburu community and was in 2009 in a good shape. Unlike other parks, no cattle was found grazing within the park. The staff was always friendly and helpful.
Le Caylar
GB
Visited:
December 2010
Reviewed: Apr 16, 2012
Varied, remote country from rugged hills via dusty slopes down to the river. Flora & fauna to match.
Samburu has varied country from the rocky hills, through the dry and dusty slopes down to the Ewaso Ng'iro river. The fauna and flora were equally varied but there was evidence of stress from the changing climate. Samburu had suffered from drought and then, around the river, serious floods.
Our trip was just off-season so the park had few vehicles and the lodge had few guests. We saw big game (lion, cheetah, elephant etc) and numerous smaller animals. Although some trees had died, there were signs of recovery and those in flower were beautiful. The clear air meant it was easy to see birds.
The park is remote, from an outsider's point of view. We reached it by plane from Nairobi Wilson to Samburu airport and were picked up by a Samburu Lodge vehicle. So the first game drive was on the way to the Lodge! The guide was excellent. Later, we witnessed the aftermath of a kill, returning several times to see the animals and birds that turned up at different times.
The accommodation was excellent; food and service couldn't be faulted.
Mark Hancock
GB
Visited:
July 2011
Reviewed: Aug 13, 2012
Email Mark Hancock | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fanstastic experience which exceeded our expectations.
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safari as 5 stars apart from the wildlife which I gave 4 and that is only because we also went to the Masai Mara where the wildlife was even more plentiful.
Extreme Travel Romania
RO
Visited:
February 2015
Reviewed: Apr 18, 2015
Email Extreme Travel Romania | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A true wildlife experience
Cheetah, lions, elephants and a lot of antelopes in a beautiful scenery, plus the colorful Samburu tribes.
I recommend the overnight tented camps.
Kristine
US
Visited:
July 2015
Reviewed: Aug 9, 2015
Email Kristine | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Visit Samburu to experience authentic East Africa.
Exceptionally beautiful scenery, people, and wildlife encounters. We stayed at Samburu Lodge, staffed by friendly Kenyans and many local Samburu people. The rooms, lodge, and food were all outstanding without being pretentious. We felt like we were in a place that had not yet been discovered. We will definitely return. I would recommend staying for 3 nights, and consider flying in our out. The drive from Nairobi is a long one, but worth a one-way trip as you will see many interesting people and landscapes along the way. Next time we would probably fly directly to Masai Mara from the Samburu airstrip instead of driving.
denis
KE
Visited:
July 2015
Reviewed: Aug 19, 2015
Email denis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great national park with abundant wildlife and beautiful sceneries