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User Reviews of Samburu National Reserve (81 Reviews)

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Male avatar icon JuanHernándezRuano Spain flag ES       Visited: September 2010 Reviewed: Aug 9, 2011

35-50 years of age

Leopardo

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The stay in Samburu was very good in both lodging and animal life, I have seen animals as exciting as the leopard among others, were one of the most special days of my life, totally recommended

Male avatar icon Jay Harsevoort United States flag US       Visited: October 2009 Reviewed: Aug 21, 2011

35-50 years of age

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Samburu is a great place to visit for a unique experience far from big cities and people. That said, time with Samburu or further north, the Turkana, is a great reason to head that direction. It is absolutely beautiful out there.

Male avatar icon CedricVandermeulen Thailand flag TH       Visited: March 2011 Reviewed: Aug 22, 2011

Email CedricVandermeulen  |  35-50 years of age

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Difficult to get to, off the beaten track, however, with animals that are difficult to see in other parks, such as the Oryx and the Gerenuk. Avoid in the dry season as animals tend to migrate south to areas with a bit more water.

Male avatar icon Yukon Travellor Canada flag CA       Visited: April 2011 Reviewed: Dec 26, 2011

Email Yukon Travellor  |  50-65 years of age

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Though not on a migration path, one will not be disappointed with the game views at all.

Male avatar icon simbambili Italy flag IT       Visited: November 2011 Reviewed: Apr 7, 2012

35-50 years of age

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See Buffalo spring review.

Avatar icon Bill Lateu Visited: March 1998 Reviewed: Apr 7, 2012

A life experience never to be missed.

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Our stay at the Samburu Game Lodge was a life experience I wish I could relive. The warm and hearty welcome by the lodge staff was excellent. The accommodation at the lodge my wife and I had was comfortable, clean, well furnished and beyond our expectation. A timber bungalow set in the bush next to the river within the Game Lodge boundary. On our two day stay we were taken on early morning, mid day and late afternoon safaris, to see the abundance of wildlife in the Samburu Reserve. The food was very good and served by friendly and well mannered lodge staff. Out of all the game reserves we visited Samburu topped as one of the best.

Male avatar icon BluesBrother Germany flag DE       Visited: March 2010 Reviewed: Apr 10, 2012

50-65 years of age

Samburu, we'll come back !

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Coming from Lake Elmentaita, where we spent two nights there in the marvellous Sunbird Lodge (*****).
In Samburu we stayed at the Samburu Serena Lodge. Great place to stay.
The early morning game drive is a MUST ! Best chance to see the wild animals.

We did the whole tour with Phoenix Safaris Nairobi (our second tour with them!) , thanx to their staff !

Male avatar icon Ian Macfadyen United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: September 2010 Reviewed: Apr 30, 2012

50-65 years of age

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We had a great trip to Samburu N.P., staying at Larson's Camp. Game viewing was excellent, as was the accomodation and scenery. ***For the present, visitors should be aware that heavy rains have recently caused devestation in the area.

Avatar icon Ronald Vriesema Visited: December 2010 Reviewed: Aug 21, 2012

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Easy to travel around. Lots of wildlife. Samburu people in the area are good to visit.

Avatar icon Tom Vohya Visited: April 2014 Reviewed: Apr 25, 2014

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We went to Samburu for an early morning game drive with a guide. We drove for quite a while without seeing much, but then saw a lion just as we were leaving the park.