Viewpoints in Samburu
The Faraway Picture-Postcard El Barta Plains
The El Barta Plains around Baragoi, much like the plains between Archer’s Post and Kom, are an extensive 4,435 km2 flat-to-gently undulating shrubland plain wedged between Ndoto Mountains (east), Mount Nyiru (north) and Samburu Hills (west). The range in altitude is modest, from 1,300 to 1,500 ms, giving the plains the appearance of a never-ending open filed. While is it one of the harshest, near inhospitable and uncharted regions in Samburu County, it lacks little in scenery.
Set hard in the valley and enclosed by the steepest section of mountain ranges, iconic slopes and cliffs descend nearly 1,000 ms into the dusty shrubland. This primitive outback is home to prolific wildlife. For those who brave the 271 km via the C79 Wamba-Loiyangalani Road through Barsaloi, Baragoi and South Horr, there is always a reasonable chance of sighting elephants, greater kudu and oryx. What is also common are the abounding numbers of Grevy’s zebra. The Nachola area, west of Baragoi, marks the western margin of the out and out El Barta Plains.
Largely uninhabited and oddly reposeful, the untravelled El Barta Plains make up one of the four main ranges for the Grevy’s zebra in Northern Kenya; alongside Laikipia, Wamba and Laisamis. In spite of this, the El Barta’s claim to fame was the Baragoi Massacre of 2012 where 42 police were killed in a botched cattle recovery mission. The notoriety of cattle rustling in the region embraces the howling winds! Cross cultural conflicts are a norm here and gun-trotting bandits sway this region. In this back-country of Samburu charges and counter-raids are not the exception.
From stunning views of the Great Rift Valley to serene coastlines, Kenya is blessed with breathtaking viewpoints that offer travelers unforgettable panoramas. These destinations not only provide amazing photo backdrops but also inspire awe and appreciation for the natural world. Showcasing the diversity and beauty of our planet, these viewpoints are sure to leave an indelible mark on your journey.
Amazing Viewpoint Around Kenya
Busia County - Kakapel Rock, Embu County - Karue Hill, Riakanau Viewpoint, Elgeyo Marakwet County - Iten Viewpoint, Nyaru Viewpoint, Kolol Viewpoint, Homa Bay County - Lambwe Valley, Kisii County - Keroka Landscape, Kitui County - Ikoo Valley Viewpoint, Nzambani Rock, Kwale County - The Elephant Lookout, Laikipia County - Mukutan Ridge, Machakos County - Kanzalu Thui Stone, Makueni County - Makongo Viewpoint, Thwake Dam Viewpoint, Meru County - Kierra Ridge, Mwonyo Valley, Nakuru County - The Great Rift Valley Viewpoint, Elementaita Viewpoint, Menengai Viewpoint, Nandi County: Nandi Rock, Tabolwa Rock, Ketbarak Viewpoint, Nyamira County - The Emanga Ridge, Nyandarua County - Gitwe Viewpoint, Heni Viewpoint, Kinangop Plateau, Samburu County - Ngurunit Valley, El Barta Plains, Malaso (Losiolo) Viewpoint, Taita Taveta County - Vuria Hill, Lion's Bluff, Mudanda Rock, Shetani Lava, Mzima Springs, Chaimu Crater, Salaita Hill, Tharaka Nithi County - Kierra, Nithi Bridge Viewpoint, Trans Nzoia County - Endebess (Elephant) Viewpoint, West Pokot County - Kapkoris Hill Viewpoint, Kaisagat Viewpoint, The Marich Pass Centre, Turkwel Gorge
Samburu County, in northern Kenya, offers stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique wildlife. Known for its stunning mountains, hills, remote wilderness, traditional Samburu culture, and less-visited national reserves, the county provides an authentic experience away from the popular safari circuit.
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50 Destinations in Samburu County, arranged as one would visit these - south, north, west then south - with aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Shaba National Reserve, Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Ashnil Samburu Camp, Archer's Post, Chanler’s Falls, Umoja Cultural Village, Nashipa Eco Camp, Lion's Cave Camp, Samburu National Reserve, Samburu Sopa Lodge, Samburu Intrepids Camp, Ewaso Lions, Kalama Conservancy, Saruni Samburu Lodge, Westgate Conservancy, Rhodia Mann Museum, Meibai Conservancy, Mount Ololokwe, Namunyak Community Conservancy, Sarara Camp, Singing Wells, Reteti Sanctuary, Mathews Range, Kitich Camp, Sera Conservancy, Saruni Rhino Camp, Ndoto Mountains, Mlima Tatu, Ngurunit, Ngurunit Rock Pools, Camp Ndotto, Mount Nyiru, Desert Rose, El Barta, Samburu Hills, Baragoi Deanery, Nachola Site, Napong Hills, Losiolo Escarpment, Emuruangogolak, Kirisia Forest, Ngari Hill Lodge, Maralal Safari Lodge, Yale Camp, Maralal Camel Derby, Kenyatta House Maralal, Loroghi Plateau, Engare Narok Sanctuary, Lake Mbaringon
Know More About Samburu County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including a distance chart, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
Samburu is almost always hot! The driest months are January and February. The mean annual temperature is 29oC, with fast blowing winds especially on the lowlands. Rain is temporal and erratic.
Over 80% of Samburu lies within the fragile arid to semi-arid ecological vast block of Kenya. Altitude, excepting the ranges and mountains, varies from 2040 ms to 600 ms asl.