Short Description
The primary purpose of protecting a rare antelope species, which is found only in this region, the Hirola or Hunter's hartebeest. The landscape in this area is mostly a dry thorn-bush savannah. Hunter's hartebeest or Hirola (Damaliscus Hunter) is a slender antelope with lyre-shaped horns which is the main asset ot the reserve. It is a rare and shy antelope which is seriously endangered. The reserve also hosts some elephants, giraffe, Grevy's zebras, lesser kudus, buffalos, hippos and crocodiles.