As Tripety travelers already know, Samburu National Wildlife Refuge is located in the northern dry and desert part of Kenya. The landscapes of the park are mostly dry hills and plains. Lions, elephants, buffaloes and other iconic African animals walk along these hills. The famous Samburu tribe, related to the notorious Masai, lives in the same district.
Samburu occupies 833 square kilometers; the river Ewaso Ngiro flows on its territory. The river bridge connects Samburu with another nature reserve – Buffalo Springs. The Shaba National Reserve is also nearby.
The rich vegetation along the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River attracts a variety of wildlife, including Somali ostriches, gerenuks, reticulated giraffes, basse oryx and Grevy’s zebras. Also, Tripety travelers will be able to see lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas.
For birdwatchers: the park is home to over 450 species of birds, some of them are endangered.