Accommodation: Samburu National Reserve has the largest number of accommodation facilities in the area. They vary from luxury camps, budget lodges and public campsites. *Samburu Serena Lodge *Samburu Lodge *Elephant Watch Safari Luxury Camp *Samburu Intrepids camp- Heritage hotels *Larsen’s tented camp *Kitich camp, *Ol Malo camp Activities: Nature walks, camping, game drives, cultural dances, camel safaris, boat rides in Ewaso Ngiro river. BUFFALO SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK/RESERVE To the south of Samburu lies the Buffalo springs reserve. The two are separated by the Ewaso Ngiro River, which supports their life. The two share the same ecosystem. An unexplained phenomenon is the presence of the Common Zebra in Buffalo springs and the absence of the species in the Samburu, just across the river. In addition to the animals found in Samburu, bird life is prolific. Accommodation: Buffalo Springs Lodge SHABA NATIONAL PARK /RESERVE Location: 341 Km from Nairobi. Area: 220 KM² Getting there: Fly or drive to the park Shaba National Reserve takes its name from a massive cone of volcanic rock that dominates the region. Shaba is also called the Born Free country. It is here that the famous conservationist Joy Adamson tamed Elsa the lioness. In addition to Born Free, other films that have been shot here include To Walk with the Lions. The lifeline of the park is Ewaso Ngiro river, lined with doum palms which forms its Northern boundary. In addition to Ewaso Ngiro, the reserve has four springs, thus making it better watered that either the buffalo Springs or Samburu. Having more water than her neighbours, Shaba has plenty of game and birdlife. Accommodation: Sarova Shaba Lodge. Renowned of its beauty, the lodge has 85 rooms, restaurant, bar, gas station and swimming pool.