Safari Activities in the Reserves
Game Drives (Morning & Evening):
Explore the reserves on daily game drives with professional guides who know where to spot elusive predators and unique species. The open savannah and proximity to the Ewaso Nyiro River make game viewing especially rewarding.
Bird Watching:
With over 390 bird species recorded across these three reserves, this region is a paradise for birders. From soaring raptors like the Secretary Bird and Lanner Falcon to vividly colored species like the Golden-breasted Starling and Vulturine Guineafowl, the diversity is staggering.
Cultural Encounters:
Visit nearby Samburu villages for guided cultural tours. Learn about traditional livelihoods, local crafts, storytelling, and dances that offer a deep connection to the communities that share this land with wildlife.
Guided Nature Walks:
Accompanied by local trackers and rangers, explore the terrain on foot for a close-up look at smaller fauna, unique plant species, and the signs left behind by animals.
Photography Safaris:
The dramatic scenery and variety of wildlife—combined with golden light and wide horizons—make this a dream destination for landscape and wildlife photographers.
River Viewing & Bush Meals:
Enjoy picnic lunches, bush breakfasts, or sundowners by the riverbank as elephants, buffalo, and antelope drink nearby—a quintessential African experience.
Bird Species Highlights
- Bird lovers will be thrilled with the sheer variety, including:
- Chestnut Weaver
- Abyssinian Ground Hornbill
- African Palm Swift
- Black-faced Sandgrouse
- Donaldson-Smith’s Sparrow-Weaver
- Egyptian Vulture
- Golden Pipit
- Pink-breasted Lark
- Somali Bee-eater
- Von der Decken’s Hornbill
- Vulturine Guineafowl
- Secretary Bird
- Yellow-vented Eremomela
- And many more...
Best Time to Visit
The dry seasons—from June to October and December to March—are ideal for wildlife viewing. During these months, animals gather around water sources, and the sparse vegetation makes sightings easier.
The wet seasons, especially in April, May, and November, bring heavier rains that can make some roads difficult to navigate and wildlife harder to spot, though the landscape becomes lush and bird activity increases during this time.
