Shaba National Reserve
About
Notable as a film & TV location, this scenic, protected area offers big game safaris & lodging.
Dusty, hot, and home to the Grevy's zebra, this reserve shares a KES 500 ticket with Buffalo Springs. Cool off at the canyon springs, then head to Sarova Shaba inside the park for proper food and a swim.
Highlights
- Wheelchair accessible
Google reviews
- Wanderi K.Google review · 23 Aug 2025
This embodies one of the best and unique camping experiences with family. They only have special campsites and you have to have two guides / rangers throughout your stay. Although the guides / rangers are not part of the 7500 special campsites booking fee, they are in particular very handy and resourceful. I would however suggest that the guide fees be made more reasonable as for small groups and families they easily exceed all the other fees charged. They are however ok for larger groups of campers and expedition era as their costs and those for booking the special campsites would then be pooled. I also feel that we did not fully Explore Shaba and I am looking forward to a revisit with a larger or medium sized group of campers for a whole week of camping and exploring Shaba
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- Samson A.Google review · 5 Aug 2025
Sarova Shaba is a serene escape in the heart of Samburu. Surrounded by lush greenery and wildlife, it offers a perfect blend of comfort and adventure. The staff are warm and attentive, the food is excellent, and waking up to birdsong is pure magic. Ideal for anyone craving tranquility, connection with nature, and genuine hospitality.
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- SebastianGoogle review · 3 Jul 2024
Spectacular views with mountains and kopjes all around. Surprisingly good game viewing for such a dry place. Dusty, dry and hot, but the gorge walks by the river are good for a quick cooling dip
- Maryanne K.Google review · 14 Jul 2022
First,it has a shared ticket with buffalo springs park,so for citizen price is 500 and you can access both places on the same day. Lots of animals including elephants, but my highlight was the springs and canyon. You can head to sarova Shaba which is in the park for good food and swimming.
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- David K.Google review · 3 Dec 2017
Shana National Reserve is a community run project via the Isiolo county government. The guards at the gate can be a bit annoying. But overlook that, and the Reserve is full of splendor. Home to the Gravis Zebra (sp*), Crocodiles, Buffaloes and of course plenty of Lions. The scenery is out of this world. You are adviced though to carry a bottle of water with you as it gets hot.
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Location
Kenya
Samburu
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