Samburu is one of Kenya’s most distinctive safari destinations, characterized by dramatic scenery of acacia woodlands, rocky hills, dry savannah plains and palm-lined riverbanks. The reserve sits in a dry region where the Ewaso Ng’iro River attracts large concentrations of wildlife, especially during the dry seasons. The reserve is renowned for the "Samburu Special Five" — species adapted to northern Kenya’s semi-arid environment: Grevy's zebra Reticulated giraffe Beisa oryx Gerenuk Somali ostrich Visitors also encounter elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles and many bird species.