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Sambura and Shaba National Park

Sambura and Shaba National Park

Shaba Wildlife Reserve - with a size of 130 km² - is located in the Northern Frontier District, east of Buffalo Springs Reserve, directly on top of Great North Road. The name of the reserve originates from a vulcanic rock.  To reach this remote area you would have to cross an impressive flow of lava which proofs the intensity of this vulcanic activity. While on game drives you will be able to view small herds of elephants, zebras, leopards, giraffes, oryx-antelopes and more than a 100 different bird species.

Samburu National Reserve is situated closely to the near Buffalo Springs Reserve and Shaba N.P. in the half desert north of Kenya at 800 to 1200 m. Here, you will find open grassavannah and thorn bush savannah. The life line of this area is river Uaso Nyiro whos name originates from the tribe Samburu and means " river with brown water".  Samburu warriors/nomads are closely related to the Masai warriors/nomads. The park provides a home to a large population of elephants. Moreover, it is home to the grevy-zebra, oryx-antelope, reticulated giraffe among others. 

Explore Sambura and Shaba National Park in one of the exclusive accommodations.

Joy's Camp, Samburu Wildlife Reserve, Kenya
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Joy's Camp

An elegant oasis in the arid lands of Samburu; Joy’s Camp is built on the site of Joy Adamson’s tented home in Shaba National Reserve. The site was also home to Penny the leopard, the heroine of her last book.

Accomodation: 10 luxurious Tents

Activities: Game Drives, Bush Walks, Bush Breakfast, Bush Lunch

Samburu Intrepids, Kenya, Sambura & Shaba Nationalpark
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Samburu Intrepids

Located at river Uaso Nyiro in the wilderness of Samburu Wildlife Reserve, Samburu Intrepids has been a favoured destination to explore the north of Kenya, for a long time.

Accomodation: 27 comfortable Safari Tents

Activities: Game Drives, Walking Safaris

Elephant Bedroom Camp, Kenya, Sambura & Shaba Nationalpark

Elephant Bedroom Camp

This exclusive Elephant Bedroom Camp offers its guest a unique safari experience directly at the riverside of river Ewas Nyiro in Samburu Wild Reserve. 12 very comfortable tents designed in African style...

Accomodation: 12 very comfortable Tents

Activities: Game Drives, Bush Walks, Bush-Breakfast, Visit of a local Village

Samburu Serena, Kenya, Sambura & Shabe Nationalpark

Samburu Serena

Samburu Serena Safari Lodge is located in the centre of Samburu...

Accomodation: 62 comfortable Rooms

Activities: Game Drives, Bird Watching, Camel Safari

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Map: Accommodation Sambura and Shaba National Park