Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserves

Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserves are located north of Isiolo, along the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River. The river supports the variety of wildlife in the three reserves including Grevy's zebra, Sonmali ostriches and giraffes. Large crocodiles and hippos inhabit the river.

Samburu National Reserve has public campsites located near the wooden bridge that connects the western portion of Buffalo Springs National Reserve with Samburu. The hot, desolate landscape of Samburu is a preferred home for some mammals that adapt well to the harsh environment. A highlight for many visitors to Samburu National Reserve is the Sarara Singing Wells, local watering holes, where Samburu warriors bring their cattle daily. The warriors form a human chain and chant traditional songs while passing water up to their cattle by hand.

Shaba National Reserve has a place in history as the reserve where, Joy Adamson - author of Born Free, was murdered early in 1980. Shaba was named for a massive cone of volcanic rock, which dominates the region.