Joy Adamson's final home — the 'third sister' of Samburu and Buffalo Springs reserves.
Country
🇰🇪 Kenya
Region
Northern Kenya
Best time
June–October, January–March
Coordinates
0.650, 37.750Shaba is the most scenic of the Samburu-region trio: volcanic hills, the Ewaso Ng'iro river, and the doum-palm stands where Joy Adamson (of Elsa the lioness / 'Born Free' fame) spent her last years. Fewer vehicles than Samburu make this a photographer's choice.
Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.
Best time to visit
June–October, January–March
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Three adjoining reserves along the Ewaso Ng'iro — maximum 'Samburu 5' time.