Shaba National Reserve Travel Guide: Top Sights in Kenya, Tours &

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Shaba National Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Kenya; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 48 hours

Shaba National Reserve, located in the rugged northern region of Kenya, spans approximately 239 square kilometers of semi-desert landscape characterized by its striking acacia trees and the winding Ewaso Ng'iro River. This reserve, named after the towering Mount Shaba, is renowned for its connection to conservationist Joy Adamson, celebrated for her work with lions and cheetahs. As part of the greater Samburu ecosystem, Shaba is home to diverse wildlife, including large herds of elephants, graceful giraffes, and rare northern species like the Grevy's zebra and reticulated giraffe. With over 350 bird species recorded, Shaba also offers exceptional birdwatching opportunities, making it a captivating destination for wildlife enthusiasts and travelers seeking an authentic safari experience.

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Reviews of Shaba

Sebastian

4
Reviewed: 2024-07-03

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
Brian Njogu

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-02

I mean all you can want in nature in just one place .
Diana Menya

5
Reviewed: 2023-05-24

Shaba National Reserve has more to offer than many people think. It's better to go with a knowledgeable guide to get the best experience and reach sections that are difficult to reach or people don't even know exist.
Maryanne Kuria

5
Reviewed: 2022-07-14

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.
Michael Righa

5
Reviewed: 2021-10-14

The experience was extra ordinary and that it hosts Sarova Shaba Lodge which we were staying at. Shaba Reserve makes one of the Samburu Reserves that parks Buffalo Springs and Samburu Reserve parks. Sarova Shaba is the only hotel that is in this Reserve and the other hotels are spread across the other 3 reserves. We were lucky to spot a cheetah here, reticulated giraffes and gerenuk and a few other animals that I now don't recall. The sun set here is a marvel and the pictures don't lie about the place at all. Ewaso Nyiro river also cuts across into Shaba as well as Samburu Reserve or Park. We went to Shaba in the evening and the other game drives we did at the other 2 reserves. You are required to pay for park fees at 800 or 1000 KES for residents times number of nights you'll be staying there which can be used for game drives in all the reserves.