Samburu's Sad Mother Nanai

Recently this mother by the name Nanai has been modeling with her three cabs. She has been longing to bringing up one of the biggest prides in Samburu region. The kids have really been growing very fast the reason for the mum’s pride.  Unfortunately her dreams were not without challenges. She lost one of the cabs last weeks. She has since been very careful with her remaining two cabs. Most of the time she has been sighted recent she has been without cabs and on very strategic places.

We had several good and unique sightings this week.

Beisa Oryx

Grazing on the flat plains of buffalo springs reserve were several browsers and grazers. They prefer flat plains so that they are able to see a predator from a distance. Beisa Oryx is one of the special five animals that we have around. Following the previous season plenty rains, there is enough grass for these cute Oryx only found in Samburu regions. Their unique tall ringed horns and clear black line marking on their body with perfect blend of brown and white colors is the main source of beauty. They are heterogeneous so you will find them in herds

White River Female

This cute female leopard has been making us proud every day of the week. Mainly found in the area of the now all whether white river. She has been pausing for every tourist for unique photos. Surely if it was a fashion contest she would easily walked away as overall winner. She is our Miss tourism Samburu.

She has been very lucky with kills. More than once we have found her enjoying the meat on top of the tree. This has only made her look prettier. One of the evenings she showcased how she does by bring down a full grown up he-impala

 The Lucky Cheetah

Sharing the same territory with oryx, impalas, grant gazelles and other antelopes, these cheetahs had plenty of time hunting the smaller antelopes. Only half of the chases, which last from 20 - 60 seconds, are successful. They are found mostly in these partially open savannas because they rely on tall grasses for camouflage when hunting. They are diurnal (more active in the day) and hunt mostly during the late morning or early evening.

Unlike other big cats, cheetahs cannot roar. However, they can purr on both inhale and exhale, like domestic cats!

Did You Know?

When cheetahs are running, they use their tails to help them steer and turn in the direction they want to go, like the rudder of a boat.