Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves

Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves

Samburu, Buffalo Springs, and Shaba form a big block of conservation area in the remote Central Northern Kenya. The lifeline of these reserves is the Ewaso Nyiro River.

Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves are located just north of the equator in the rain-shadow of Mt. Kenya on the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River these 3 reserves protect 300 sq km of mountains, plains, savannah and scrub desert.

Not particularly well known Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves offer an opportunity to enjoy the Kenyan wilderness away from the crowds. Important elephant migration corridors exist in this heartland, as well as northern specialty species like reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oxryx and gernuk.

Buffalo Springs and Samburu Reserve are separated by the Ewaso Nyiro River and thus share the same ecosystem. An unexplained phenomenon is the presence of the Common Zebra in Buffalo springs and the absence of the species in the Samburu, just across the river.

The presence of the Ewaso Nyiro river (shared by Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves) – and its shady trees – attracts plenty of wildlife. Giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck and zebra (including the endangered Grevy’s zebra) from the surrounding savannah plains trek to the water. Lion, leopard and cheetah are also quite easy to spot, thanks in part to the lack of grass cover. For the birders, around 365 species have been recorded and the river area is particularly rewarding.

Apart from the usual game drive and cultural tours and bird watching, a unique activity on offer at Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves is a trekking safari. Samburu warriors will guide you through the rugged hills. This is your chance to track elephant on foot, follow a honey-guide bird through the bush to find the hidden nests and learn the survival techniques of the Samburu people.

Safari camps and Lodges in Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves

Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves

Samburu, Buffalo Springs, and Shaba form a big block of conservation area in the remote Central Northern Kenya. The lifeline of these reserves is the Ewaso Nyiro River. Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves are located just north of the equator in the...

Ashnil Samburu Camp

Ashnil Samburu Camp is found in the Samburu National Reserve of northern Kenya, conjoined with the smaller but no less attractive Buffalo Springs and Shaba Reserve, lies 320 kilometers from Nairobi at an altitude of 857 meters above sea level. Ashnil Samburu Camp is...

Samburu Game Lodge

Samburu game Lodge is set in 10 acres of pristine riverine forest on the western bank ofthe Ewaso Nyiro River within the Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya. Samburu Game Lodge blends in perfectly with the natural environment, using native materials and...

Sentrim Samburu Camp

Sentrim Samburu Camp is located deep inside the Samburu reserve thus guarantees it's guests close encounters with Samburu's shier species, including elephant, leopard and Samburu’s famous “Special five” the rare reticulated giraffe, long necked Gerenuk antelope,...

Samburu Sopa Lodge

Samburu Sopa Lodge is situated 325 kms from Nairobi, in the middle of the Samburu National Reserve, next to the new Oryx airstrip. It is accessible from the main Isiolo – Moyale road at both Ngare Mara as well as Archers post junctions. Samburu Sopa Lodge is built...

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Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves

Samburu, Buffalo Springs, and Shaba form a big block of conservation area in the remote Central Northern Kenya. The lifeline of these reserves is the Ewaso Nyiro River. Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves are located just north of the equator in the...

Ashnil Samburu Camp

Ashnil Samburu Camp is found in the Samburu National Reserve of northern Kenya, conjoined with the smaller but no less attractive Buffalo Springs and Shaba Reserve, lies 320 kilometers from Nairobi at an altitude of 857 meters above sea level. Ashnil Samburu Camp is...

Samburu Game Lodge

Samburu game Lodge is set in 10 acres of pristine riverine forest on the western bank ofthe Ewaso Nyiro River within the Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya. Samburu Game Lodge blends in perfectly with the natural environment, using native materials and...

Sentrim Samburu Camp

Sentrim Samburu Camp is located deep inside the Samburu reserve thus guarantees it's guests close encounters with Samburu's shier species, including elephant, leopard and Samburu’s famous “Special five” the rare reticulated giraffe, long necked Gerenuk antelope,...

Samburu Sopa Lodge

Samburu Sopa Lodge is situated 325 kms from Nairobi, in the middle of the Samburu National Reserve, next to the new Oryx airstrip. It is accessible from the main Isiolo – Moyale road at both Ngare Mara as well as Archers post junctions. Samburu Sopa Lodge is built...

Ashnil Samburu Camp

Ashnil Samburu Camp

Ashnil Samburu Camp

Ashnil Samburu Camp is found in the Samburu National Reserve of northern Kenya, conjoined with the smaller but no less attractive Buffalo Springs and Shaba Reserve, lies 320 kilometers from Nairobi at an altitude of 857 meters above sea level. Ashnil Samburu Camp is 12 kilometers from Ngare Mara Gate and about 5 hours drive from Nairobi.

Ashnil Samburu Camp features 24 tents, which are widely spaced along the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, surrounded by doum palms and acacia trees. The main guest area, also shaded by a canopy of acacia trees, offers a comfortable reception and lounge, a spacious dining room, atmospheric bar and a broad deck, which offers unparalleled game-viewing across the wide reaches of the Uwaso Nyiro River. The Samburu region is the best place to find several endemic northern species, including gerenuk, the reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra.

Ashnil Samburu camp offers accommodation in 24 tents, located on either side of the main buildings and looking out over the river. Each tent features its own private terrace, a king sized bed, attractively presented in local wildwood, a dressing area, sitting area and bathroom (hot and cold running water, shower and flushed WC). Disabled access is provided.

The Ashnil Samburu Camp offers a restaurant, bar and a verandah deck overlooking the river. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, guided nature walks and massage.

By day there are guided walks, and to relax there is a massage tent and sundowners are offered at night. Game drives in to Shaba and Samburu game reserves can be arranged, tour to local Samburu villages.

Samburu Game Lodge

Samburu Game Lodge

Samburu Game Lodge

Samburu game Lodge is set in 10 acres of pristine riverine forest on the western bank of
the Ewaso Nyiro River within the Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya. Samburu Game Lodge blends in perfectly with the natural environment, using native materials and surrounded by lush gardens. The Samburu Game Lodge overlooks the Nyiro River.

Samburu Game Lodges offers accommodation in 61 rooms,  cottages, rooms and suites decorated using the finest materials and fabrics. All accommodations have en suite bathrooms, some with baths, and all have private balconies overlooking the river. There are several family rooms. One room has been custom designed to accommodate the special needs of physically challenged persons.

Samburu Game Lodge’ s dining Room faces the Ewaso Nyiro river and is  open sided, guest enjoy the sights and sounds of the river as they dine. All meals are served here. Other facilities include the Crocodile bar and the Crocodile Lounge – from both restaurants and the lounge you can watch the animals and the Ewaso Nyiro River.

Facilities include a Swimming Pool, Night Wildlife Viewing – Leopard and crocodile viewing  every night, a number of crocodiles climb up the river bank to the edge of the crocodile bar and feast on food left out for them. On a good night, guests may also see the secretive, solitary and nocturnal leopard silently arrive to the fresh meat bait put out on a tree across the river. Samburu Dancers – Samburu dancing takes place in the lodge arena daily from 2.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Sentrim Samburu Camp

Sentrim Samburu Camp

Sentrim Samburu Camp

Sentrim Samburu Camp is located deep inside the Samburu reserve thus guarantees it’s guests close encounters with Samburu’s shier species, including elephant, leopard and Samburu’s famous “Special five” the rare reticulated giraffe, long necked Gerenuk antelope, Somali Ostrich, Grevy’s Zebra, and majestic Beisa Oryx.

Sentrim Samburu Safari camp offers 20 modern tents with a private view over the wildlife rich river-banks of the Ewaso Nyiro. The spacious tents boasts the very latest in luxury camping, with soft beds, en suite bathroom with steaming hot shower. The bathrooms offer a wash basin, flush toilet and sockets for shavers. 5 premium tents with a Jacuzzi on the veranda. Luxurious modern tents with secluded verandas. In the tent, there is a coffee and tea making facility, fridge, fan, hair drier and electronic safe deposit boxes.

River front dining deck and an open air lounge area. The main dining room has a seating capacity of 50, but meals can also be enjoyed on your private veranda; as well as a spacious lounge and bar area, where our naturalists deliver fascinating slide shows on most evenings. Free form swimming pool with sunbathing terrace is also available.

Samburu Sopa Lodge

Samburu Sopa Lodge

Samburu Sopa Lodge

Samburu Sopa Lodge is situated 325 kms from Nairobi, in the middle of the Samburu National Reserve, next to the new Oryx airstrip. It is accessible from the main Isiolo – Moyale road at both Ngare Mara as well as Archers post junctions.

Samburu Sopa Lodge is built atop raised ground allowing panoramic views of distant Samburu hills to one side and El Ndonyo Keri (Samburu name for Mount Kenya) on the other.

Samburu Sopa lodge has 60 cottage style rooms with private verandahs. Each room is equipped with an en-suite Bathrooms, Queen-size Beds, Mosquito Nets on all windows
Personal Bars, Telephone and Hairdryers among other facilities

Samburu Sopa lodge is the only one with a waterhole in Samburu which will allow animal viewing right in front of the lobby and can also be seen from bedroom verandahs especially during dry seasons.