Located in northern Kenya near Mount Kenya, Samburu National Reserve offers a truly authentic and off-the-beaten-path safari experience. Unlike more crowded reserves, Samburu provides exclusive game viewing in a breathtaking landscape of rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and semi-arid savannas, all centered around the lifeline of the region—the Ewaso Ngiro River. Samburu’s unique dry terrain is home to a variety of wildlife species specially adapted to the harsh conditions, including elephants, leopards, lions, and cheetahs, as well as rare species like the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk (also known as the giraffe antelope). You may even spot the iconic red-robed Samburu tribesmen, closely related to the Maasai, as they bring their cattle to drink along the riverbanks. Unlike other safari destinations, Samburu offers a peaceful and remote wilderness, where the only sounds are the calls of birds and the rustling of wildlife through the bush. You might even encounter a camel caravan crossing the arid plains—one of the few places in Africa where camels roam freely. For travelers seeking a luxury safari lodge, a tented camp experience, or a budget-friendly safari, Samburu National Reserve promises an unforgettable Kenyan safari adventure away from the crowds.