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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.
Jay Harsevoort
US
Visited:
October 2009
Reviewed: Aug 21, 2011
35-50 years of age
Samburu is a great place to visit for a unique experience far from big cities and people. That said, time with Samburu or further north, the Turkana, is a great reason to head that direction. It is absolutely beautiful out there.
Margaret
US
Visited:
April 2026
Reviewed: May 8, 2026
Email Margaret | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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!
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
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!
Linda
CN
Visited:
June 2019
Reviewed: Jun 28, 2019
Email Linda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
birds and other animals productive ,similar as Massi Mara,but there are birds special.
Ankit Desai
IN
Visited:
September 2015
Reviewed: Mar 25, 2019
Email Ankit Desai | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Veronica Alvarado
MX
Visited:
February 2019
Reviewed: Mar 23, 2019
Email Veronica Alvarado | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a little dry, but we know it was because of the time of the year, but it´ is great to see animals in diferent scenics.
Nicholas You
KE
Visited:
February 2019
Reviewed: Feb 9, 2019
Email Nicholas You | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris