Shaba National Reserve
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The Shaba National Reserve is a semi desert region with rugged hilly terrains and rocky kopjes located to the east of the Samburu National Reserve in Kenya. Shaba took its name from the Mount Shaba, a solitary volcanic mountain rising to 2145 metres from an otherwise flat area that became extinct around 5000 years ago.
The reserves northern boundary is marked by the wide easy pace of the Ewaso Ngiro River which makes its way to the Chanler’s Falls and then its final destination at the Lorian Swamp. The tall doum palms which follow it course are a quiet contrast to the dry arid and rocky terrain that makes up the rest of the sanctuary.
Shaba is another area made famous for its association with the world famous conservationists George and Joy Adamson and the film Born Free which was inspired by their work. The site was also home to Penny the leopard who was the heroine of her last book. Joys Camp, a luxury safari camp built on the site of the Adamson’s tented home, is the perfect choice for wildlife enthusiasts who are looking for an authentic wildlife experience. The camp overlooks a large natural spring which attracts as a diversity of animals, allowing for continuous game viewing.
The Shaba National Reserve is enriched with extraordinary wildlife. The starkly beautiful landscape is dominated in the south by Shaba Hill which is abundant with hyrax and klipspringer. The sandy soils of the plains which are volcanic in origin are plentiful with grevvy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, lesser kudu, gazelles, Somali ostrich, leopard, lion, herds of elephant and plenty of birdlife. These animals all jostle for watering rights at the many springs which are dotted on the arid landscape.
