Great Game At Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Reserve is a wildlife reserve in northern Kenya that is known for its diverse array of wildlife. The reserve is home to a wide variety of animals, including:

• Elephants: The reserve is home to a large population of elephants, which can be seen grazing on the grasslands or wading in the rivers.

• Giraffes: The reserve is home to several species of giraffe, including the reticulated giraffe, which is found only in northern Kenya.

• Lions: The reserve is home to a healthy population of lions, which can often be seen lounging in the shade or hunting on the grasslands.

• Leopards: The reserve is also home to a small population of leopards, which are elusive and difficult to spot.

• Buffalo: The reserve is home to a large population of buffalo, which can be seen grazing on the grasslands.

• Beisa Oryx: The reserve is home to a small population of Beisa Oryx, which is a desert antelope found only in Northern Kenya.

• Grevy’s Zebra: The reserve is also home to Grevy’s zebra, which is a larger, more endangered subspecies of zebra found only in northern Kenya.

• Warthogs: Warthogs are commonly found in the Reserve and are known for their characteristic tusks and mane of stiff bristles.

• Over 450 bird species: Samburu National Reserve is also a birdwatching paradise, with over 450 bird species, including the Somali ostrich, the vulturine guineafowl, and the rare and elusive bateleur eagle.

These are some of the well-known animals found in the Samburu National Reserve, the list is not exhaustive and there are many other species can be found in the reserve.

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