Samburu County is located in the former Rift Valley Province in northern Kenya. The county stretches from Wuaso Ng’iro River to the south of Lake Turkana.
Samburu is home to the Turkana and Samburu people, famously known for their unique culture and semi-nomadic pastoralist lifestyle. Towns found in Samburu County include; Maralal (the capital and largest town), Baragoi, Archers Post, South Horr, Wamba, Lodosoit, and Kisima.
Natural Reserves and Attractions in Samburu
Samburu County is home to several natural reserves and attractions, including;
- Samburu National Reserve
- Bisanadi National Reserve
- Buffalo Springs National Reserve
- Mount Ng’iro
- Ndoto Mountains
- Mathew Ranges (Ol Doinyo Lenkiyo)
- Kirisia Hills
- Loroki Forest
- Mt Ololokwe,
Samburu Reserve Entry Fees
| Category | Non-Resident | East African Resident | Kenyan Citizen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | US$ 85 | Ksh 1,600 | Ksh 800 |
| Child | US$ 50 | Ksh 800 | Ksh 500 |
| Student | US$ 50 | — | — |
