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Originally published by Capital Newstop
January 1, 2026
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Samburu’s ‘Special Five’ and the cultural soul of Northern Kenya
Explore Samburu National Reserve’s unique wildlife, community conservation, cultural heritage and the enduring story of Kamunyak the lioness in northern Kenya...
✨ Key Highlights
Samburu National Reserve in Northern Kenya offers a unique safari experience focused on a "Special Five" animal group, rich cultural heritage, and growing astro-tourism, promoting responsible and low-impact exploration. Its ethos of restraint and coexistence is embodied in the local tale of Kamunyak, the lioness who adopted an oryx calf.
- The "Special Five" unique to Samburu are the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and beisa oryx.
- The reserve actively promotes community-led conservation through conservancies managed by the Samburu people.
- Samburu National Reserve launched one of East Africa’s first dedicated astro-tourism offerings in September, featuring guided night-sky tours and a custom-built planetarium.
- Last year, Samburu welcomed more than 17,000 visitors, with accommodation intentionally limited to fewer than 450 beds across seven camps to preserve its sense of space.
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