- Kenya
- 165 km² (16,500 hectares)
- 1985
- Samburu
- Home to the "Samburu Special Five" (Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and beisa oryx).
- Low–moderate risk.
- ~0°37′N 37°35′E
- Unfenced; borders Buffalo Springs and Shaba Reserves.
- Arid semi-desert, riverine forest with doum palms along the Ewaso Ng'iro River.
- and when wildlife gathers at the river.
Samburu offers a rugged, arid beauty that contrasts sharply with the southern parks. It is the heart of Kenya’s "Northern Frontier." Because it is less crowded than the Mara, it provides a more intimate, wild experience. The lifeblood of the reserve is the Ewaso Ng'iro River, which attracts wildlife from across the dry landscape.
- Rare species found north of the equator that are adapted to arid environments.
- Like Sabi Sand, Samburu is excellent for leopard sightings, particularly along the river.
- The northern regions are a stronghold for these endangered predators.
Samburu is for the seasoned safari-goer seeking rare species and a "raw" African atmosphere. It is culturally rich and visually distinct due to its red sands and doum palms.