Samburu National Reserve
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Rugged and remote, the Samburu National Reserve lies within the fascinating semi-desert area of Kenya’s Northern Frontier District. The reserve is physically dramatic with the Ewaso Nyiro River as a winding centrepiece. On either side of the river, a green ribbon presents a gallery of forest acacia, doum palm and Tamarind, which act as host to a multitude of birdlife. Some of Kenya's rarer species like the long-necked gerenuk, Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, beisa Oryx and blue-shanked Somali ostrich can be seen here.