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We are travelling back to Samburu in January 2016, for our 7th visit, which has to say something about the reserve. We have spent time in the Masai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli, Tsavo all of which are beautiful and have been privileged to witness some amazing game viewing, but for me Samburu has a special place in my heart and I feel as if I am 'home'. It probably has a lot to do with the number of elephants and the close encounters we have experienced in their company, but Samburu is special and totally different to all the other reserves, mentioned above, that we have visited.
Sue Green LRPS (suebg1)
GB
Visited:
December 2013
Reviewed: May 26, 2015
Email Sue Green LRPS (suebg1) | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Magical
Samburu will always be a very special place for me. The scenery especially after rain is especially colourful. There are many many species of animals and it is home to the gerenuk antelope unlikely to be seen any where else in the wild. Samburu also has an amazing variety of bird species. I have been there a few times now and have photographed the bateleur eagle,pygmy, kingfishers, hawks and several species of bee eaters on many of my visits. Also home to a large number of elephant families one is able to observe up close.
Samburu is always warm and the staff very welcoming. I have loved every moment spent there and I know I will go there again.
axda73
DE
Visited:
January 2014
Reviewed: May 26, 2015
Email axda73 | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Visiting Samburu is a must everytimes I visit Kenya
The Samburu National Reserve is one of the best Safari destinations in Kenya. The wildlife is excellent, the landscape adorable and Food and accomodation was everytimes perfect. Samburu is a dry and hot place and a lot of animals are concentrating around Uaso Nyiero River.
Very good Location for ornithologists.
JerseyMolly
US
Visited:
August 2012
Reviewed: Aug 26, 2012
Email JerseyMolly | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly unforgettable experience
I never imagined it was possible to get so close to wild animals! Elephants were crossing the road right in front of our vehicle, a leopard was enjoying a meal of an impala under an acacia tree, a cheetah was taking a siesta in the bush right by the side of the road and a lioness was taking her three young cubs for an afternoon stroll. There were reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk, dik dik, oryx, and lots and lots of birds! Our guide knew all about these animals, and also knew just where to find them. We stayed at the Samburu Game Lodge, which was very charming, if a bit run down. The food was mediocre, but there were several vegetarian selections, so no one went hungry. Samburu is hot, so bring light clothing, sunscreen and bug spray, and prepare to be amazed!
Angela Metcalfe
AU
Visited:
May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Email Angela Metcalfe | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful, so much wildlife 5 minutes after driving through the gate.
Andrea and Daniel
CH
Visited:
August 2023
Reviewed: Aug 31, 2023
Email Andrea and Daniel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Barbara And Doug
US
Visited:
October 2019
Reviewed: Jan 1, 2020
Email Barbara And Doug | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Beautiful wildlife, some rare species that can’t be seen in other parks.
Lee Cooper
GB
Visited:
August 2019
Reviewed: Sep 10, 2019
Email Lee Cooper | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dan
US
Visited:
July 2018
Reviewed: Aug 12, 2018
Email Dan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Samburu was such a different place than the other parks in Kenya. It is warmer here but the wildlife was incredible there is quite a variety of wildlife. It was a unique experience. The birding was good but there are better places-- Lake Nakuru. The Samburu tribesmen were very interesting to see. The park is very nice and we would return here in the future.
NSStone
AU
Visited:
January 2016
Reviewed: Apr 3, 2016
Email NSStone | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was incredibly hot and dry when I visited, but what I saw made up for the weather. We spotted a leopard in tree and saw its mother bring back a kill. I stayed a Elephant Bedroom camp - simply stunning accommodation, great views and the odd elephant wandering through camp. Listening to lions at night right by camp was awesome.