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Shaba National Reserve in northern Kenya, near Samburu and Buffalo Springs reserves, hosts unique wildlife like the Special Five: Somali giraffes, oryx antelopes, Somali ostriches, Grevy's zebras, and gerenuks. It's also home to four of the Big Five, excluding rhinos, and a large lion pride. Notably, it is linked to conservationist Joy Adamson, who released her first hand-raised leopard here.
Covering 239 square kilometres, Shaba National Reserve boasts diverse landscapes, including riverside forests and dry grasslands around the Shaba Hill volcano. Along the Ewaso Ngiro River, you'll find elephants, crocodiles, hippos, and buffaloes, while predators like leopards, lions, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas roam the area. The reserve is a paradise for bird enthusiasts, with over 450 species, including the elusive Williams's lark. Its name, "Shaba," comes from the rugged hills in the local language.
Entry Fees to the Shaba National Reserve:
Park Entry Fee:
Citizen: Adult - KSH 500
Resident: Adult - KSH 1000
Non-Resident: Adult - USD 70, Child - USD 40
Vehicle Fee:
Less than 6 seats - KSH 400
6 to 12 seats - KSH 1200
13 to 25 seats - KSH 2400
Entrance Gates to the Shaba National Reserve:
The park has four main entrance gates:
1. Shaba Gate: This entrance gate provides access to the main Shaba area. It is closest to the reserve's headquarters and is closest to the town of Archers Post.
2. Natorbi Gate: Natorbi Gate allows entry into the Natorbi area of the reserve. It is relatively closer to the town of Nanyuki, serving as a convenient access point for visitors coming from that town.
3. Joy's Camp Gate: Joy's Camp Gate serves as an entrance point to the Joy's Camp area, a luxury safari accommodation as well as the town of Isiolo.
4. Chaffa Gate: Chaffa Gate grants entry to the Chaffa area of the reserve and is more accessible from the town of Maralal.