Safari Lodge
    Kirisa Forest Reserve, Kenya
    1,937m
    PlnrScore 26

    samburu guest house

    samburu guest house is a hotel near Kirisa Forest Reserve.

    Score
    26
    Species
    68

    Location

    Latitude

    1.091657

    Longitude

    36.696983

    Elevation

    1,937m

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    samburu guest house in Kirisa Forest Reserve

    Activities

    hotel

    Nearest Airport

    Kisima Airport

    HKMI
    17 km away

    Nearest International Airport

    Eldoret International Airport

    EDL
    188 km away

    68

    Total Species

    8

    Mammals

    51

    Birds

    Most Observed Species

    Kenya Rufous Sparrow
    4 obs
    Red-cheeked Cordonbleu
    4 obs
    Superb Starling
    4 obs
    Speckled Mousebird
    3 obs
    Greater Blue-eared Starling
    3 obs
    Northern Fiscal
    3 obs
    Fork-tailed Drongo
    2 obs
    Baglafecht Weaver
    2 obs
    Common Bulbul
    2 obs
    White-tailed Mongoose
    2 obs
    More details
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    High22.5°23.6°23.9°22.7°22.6°22.3°21.2°21.3°22.4°23.1°21.6°22.2°
    Low13.2°13.8°14.3°14.1°13.1°12.1°12°11.8°12.1°13.2°13.5°12.9°
    Rain
    54
    37
    55
    142
    85
    47
    167
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    99
    75
    86
    35
    Humidity69%64%68%80%77%71%77%76%71%70%80%74%
    Planning & reference

    Buffalo Springs National Reserve

    Adjacent to Samburu and Shaba, this reserve shares similar wildlife, including the 'Samburu Special Five', and is characterized by its springs and doum palm trees. The Ewaso Ng'iro River forms a vital lifeline for its diverse animal populations.

    Kora National Park

    Kora National Park is located in Tana River County, Kenya. The park covers an area of 1,788 km2 (690 sq mi). It is located 125 km (78 mi) east of Mount Kenya. The park was initially gazetted as a nature reserve in 1973. It was gazetted as a national park in 1989, following the murder of George Adamson by poachers.

    Marsabit National Park

    The Marsabit National Park is a national park and nature reserve located at Mount Marsabit in northern Kenya, near the town of Marsabit. It is located 560 km (350 mi) north of Nairobi in Marsabit County in the former Eastern Province and its reserve is noted for its zebra population and bird sanctuary.

    Mathew's Range Forest Reserve

    Mathew's Range Forest Reserve is a protected area in Kenya.

    Meru National Park

    A diverse and beautiful park, known for its lush landscapes, rivers, and swamps, which inspired Joy Adamson's 'Born Free'. It's a successful rhino sanctuary and home to the Big Five, along with rare species like Grevy's zebra and lesser kudu.

    Nalowuon Section of Namunyak Conservancy

    A vast community conservancy in northern Kenya, famous for its 'Singing Wells' where Samburu warriors water their cattle, and the rare Reticulated Giraffe. It's also home to elephants, Grevy's zebra, and the unique Sarara Camp.

    Ndoto Forest Reserve

    Ndoto Forest Reserve is a protected area in Kenya.

    Nyiro Forest Reserve

    Nyiro Forest Reserve is a protected area in Kenya.

    Samburu National Reserve

    Known for its unique 'Samburu Special Five' (Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk) found only in northern Kenya. The Ewaso Ng'iro River attracts a high concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and leopards.

    Shaba National Reserve

    Part of the larger Samburu ecosystem, Shaba is a rugged and dramatic landscape of volcanic cones, riverine forests, and the Ewaso Ng'iro River. It's famous as the setting for Joy Adamson's 'Born Free' sequel and offers sightings of the 'Samburu Special Five'.

    View all parks in Samburu & Northern Rangelands

    Health & Travel Info

    Important health and safety information for Kenya