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This map of Samburu shows the three reserves that share the Ewaso Ng’iro river: Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba, home to the dry-country Special Five. Trunktrails Safaris runs tours and safaris into all three.
Interactive map of the Samburu reserves
Samburu (165 km²) sits north of the river, with Buffalo Springs and Shaba alongside. The brown line is the A2 highway north through Archers Post; blue pins are airstrips.
Boundaries from OpenStreetMap contributors and WDPA, simplified for display; roads and airstrips from OpenStreetMap; basemap © CARTO. Drive times are typical and vary with conditions.
Getting to Samburu
Samburu is about 320 km north of Nairobi, a six to seven hour drive on the A2 through Nanyuki and Isiolo, or roughly a 90-minute flight from Wilson Airport into one of the reserve airstrips.
| From | Distance | By road | By air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 320 km | 6-7 hr | ~90 min (Wilson) |
The Samburu Special Five
The reserves are famous for five dry-country species found here and almost nowhere else in Kenya: the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk and beisa oryx, alongside big elephant herds and good leopard sightings along the river.
Samburu map: frequently asked questions
How far is Samburu from Nairobi?
About 320 km north, a six to seven hour drive on the A2 through Nanyuki and Isiolo, or a 90-minute flight from Wilson Airport.
What is the difference between Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba?
They are three adjoining reserves sharing the Ewaso Ng’iro river. Samburu is north of the river, Buffalo Springs south, and Shaba to the east, each with its own gate and character.
What is the Samburu Special Five?
Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk and beisa oryx, dry-country species concentrated in this region.
Plan your Samburu safari
Trunktrails Safaris runs tours and safaris into Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba. Tell us your dates and we will arrange the drive or the flight and the right camp.
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