Safari Lodge
    Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
    1,075m
    PlnrScore 35

    Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu is a hotel near Samburu National Reserve.

    Score
    35
    Species
    564

    Location

    Latitude

    0.705641

    Longitude

    37.531223

    Elevation

    1,075m

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    Saruni Samburu 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

    564

    Total Species

    69

    Mammals

    293

    Birds

    Most Observed Species

    Kirk's Dik-dik
    260 obs
    Vulturine Guineafowl
    228 obs
    African Savanna Elephant
    228 obs
    Grant's Gazelle
    220 obs
    Northern Red-billed Hornbill
    203 obs
    Reticulated Giraffe
    202 obs
    Gerenuk
    200 obs
    Impala
    187 obs
    East African Oryx
    158 obs
    Olive Baboon
    148 obs
    More details
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High30.2°31.9°32.2°30.6°30.5°31.1°30.2°30.4°31.9°32.2°29.2°29.8°
    Low18.7°19.7°20.2°19.5°19°18.5°18.4°18.2°18.7°19.6°18.8°18.4°
    Rain
    37
    15
    51
    109
    37
    5
    16
    12
    19
    25
    92
    30
    Humidity54%48%51%66%60%50%51%51%48%50%66%60%
    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.

    Kirisa Forest Reserve

    Kirisa Forest Reserve is a protected area in Kenya.

    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'.

    View all parks in Samburu & Northern Rangelands

    Health & Travel Info

    Important health and safety information for Kenya