|
1. General Information
Samburu forms part of a large complex of National
Reserve consisting of, the former, Buffalo Springs and Shaba. The
Ewaso Nyiro River flows in Samburu National Reserve and is the lifeblood
of the animals and the Reserve. It is also a central feature of
the landscape. Situated in the northern province of Kenya, this
Game Reserve is arid and home to a myriad of animals.
En route to the reserve, one encounters striking
features such as the crossing of the equator in Nanyuki and the
background of Mount Kenya as you travel towards the northern hemisphere.
Huge Blue Mountains in the horizon along with the white of the snow-capped
mount Kenya are quite warming to visitors.
The Samburu people inhabit the region and are pastoralists
and nomads. Their intriguing cultural practices and values are a
landmark for the tourism industry in Kenya.
2. Getting There
Samburu can be reached through Thika and Nanyuki and through Isiolo.
Nairobi to Isiolo is about 300km and the road is in good condition
up to Moyale. The main entrance to the Reserve is through the Archer's
Post Gate.
3. Major Attractions
Samburu National Reserve is a top tourist destination and there
is plenty to see and do as far as wildlife is concerned. The area
is inhabited by a wide variety of animals, more so the rare species
such as the long- necked gerenuk, gravy's zebra, reticulated giraffe
and Beisa oryz. Other animals include the leopard, the mighty lion,
elephants, crocodiles can be seen swimming in the Ewaso Nyiro River
along with the hippo. As the Samburu people are pastoralists, domestic
animals such as goats, cattle and camels can be spotted within the
Reserve's boundaries.
The Park has an abundant species of birds; ornithologists
consider the park as heaven sent. Other spectacles include the crocodiles
fighting over meat during feeding time.
The Samburu dressed in the regalia provide entertainment
in the form of song and dance whilst the African sunset envelops
the park.
The forests along the riverbank are good for awakening
the spirit of adventure in the traveler. The vegetation in the park
is mainly two- fold, the plains are mainly arid and along the riverbanks
of the Ewaso Nyiro River, vegetation is dense woodland.
Accommodation is mainly two lodges, one luxury tented
camp and three campsites.
Subscribe to our Free Newsletter
Our FREE bi-monthly e-mail newsletter is the best way to
keep you informed about your favourite travel destinations in Africa.
Subscribe and recieve tons of tips relating to African travel, exclusive
up to the minute offers on exciting tours, safaris, hotels, car
hire, general travel news and other travelers experiences.
Do you know that some of our best offers are only available
to subscribers of the newsletter?
Just fill out the form below and be a subscriber
today!
Note: We do not disclose any personal
infomation of yours to anyone and also do not condone spam or junk
email.
|
