Safari Lodge
    Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
    886m
    PlnrScore 35

    Elephant Watch Camp

    Elephant Watch Camp is a hotel near Samburu National Reserve.

    Score
    35
    Species
    555

    Location

    Latitude

    0.587765

    Longitude

    37.478880

    Elevation

    886m

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    Elephant Watch Camp in Samburu National Reserve

    Activities

    hotel

    Nearest Airport

    Oryx Airport

    KE-0183
    1 km away

    Nearest International Airport

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    NBO
    226 km away

    555

    Total Species

    70

    Mammals

    294

    Birds

    Most Observed Species

    African Savanna Elephant
    329 obs
    Reticulated Giraffe
    283 obs
    Kirk's Dik-dik
    282 obs
    Grant's Gazelle
    237 obs
    Gerenuk
    234 obs
    Vulturine Guineafowl
    233 obs
    East African Oryx
    207 obs
    Northern Red-billed Hornbill
    207 obs
    Impala
    204 obs
    Grévy's Zebra
    177 obs
    More details
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High30.7°32.4°32.9°31.1°31.1°31.5°30.7°30.9°32.6°32.7°29.9°30.3°
    Low18.9°19.9°20.7°20.1°19.4°19.1°19.1°18.9°19.5°20.3°19.3°18.6°
    Rain
    30
    12
    52
    121
    36
    6
    19
    11
    10
    21
    85
    26
    Humidity54%48%50%65%59%49%50%50%46%48%65%60%
    Planning & reference

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    Kirisa Forest Reserve

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    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.

    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'.

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