Samburu National Reserve Holidays

Traditional homeland of the Samburu people, this wild and remote reserve offers a variety of landscapes, from thick riverine forest to arid semi-desert.

The Ewaso Nyiro River cuts through the reserve and draws wildlife in abundance. Big cats, elephants, crocodiles and hippos can all be seen along with species unique to the area such as Grevy’s zebra and the Reticulated giraffe. Neighbouring Shaba National Reserve and the private Kalama Conservancy share similar landscapes and wildlife as Samburu with fewer visitors. Shaba was also the setting for the films Born Free and Out of Africa.

Trailfinders offers a range of Samburu safaris and we have a dedicated team of destination specialists who are a mine of information, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to visit Samburu or Shaba on a small group safari, a fly in safari or as part of a longer trip on a small group adventure tour – they are the perfect people to ask.