SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Wait, I know what you're thinking, boring journey?

 You have no idea!




Archers Post 
This is where you branch off from the Great North Road into the 
Samburu National Reserve







A Turkana tribesman 
Standing guard at his "gate"







Turkana Manyatta's 
Timeless!







The Samburu Serena Lodge Club House 
Such a welcoming sight to any weary traveler







Samburu Serena Lodge
Early morning - Edenic! 








Riverside cabins at Samburu Serena
Sema - Tranquility!









The River Ewaso Nyiro
Majestic!








Antelopes
Catching breakfast by the riverside.










A crocodile basking on the banks of the River Ewaso Nyiro.
Perhaps, waiting to catch his breakfast too.








Naughty baboon
Playing in the sand








Baboons grooming themselves near the lodge
Notice her/his deformed ass?









The desolate  tree
Perhaps struck by lighting or harassed by elephants - To its death!








A lone buffalo bull 
Grazing quietly in the Samburu.
 The lonely ones are the most dangerous!








Zebras 
Grazing in the Savanna, 
As they have done for eons...









Samburu
Bird-watchers heaven








                                                                       The Secretary bird?
                                                                What do you call her/him that?
                                                  







Lanky giraffe!
Why you blocking my way?








  Lions 
Taking a breather during an intense mating session





                       


                                                                                                        Big guy 
                                                                                          Made my day!






CREDITS

During my stint at TPS Serena Hotels, I had the rare privilege of visiting the most beautiful destinations. This photo novella was captured during one of my visits to Samburu National Reserve.

My advice to all younglings out there wishing to tour the world but can't afford the expense - Find an internship/job that allows you to travel the world on company time and expense...

One life to live!
















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