Samburu District Collection

A leopard gazes intently from a comfortable perch in a tree in Samburu National Reserve

A Samburu warrior resplendent with long, braided, Ochred hair. The round ear ornaments of the warriors are fashioned from ivory

Two Rothschild giraffes neck in Lake Nakuru National Park. Necking is a contest of strength and dominance undertaken by adult males or young giraffes

Two Samburu warrior of Northern Kenya in all their finery. The ostrich pompom on the spear was formerly a sign of peace

Kenya, South Horr, Kurungu. A Samburu youth after his circumcision. The day after he has been circumcised, the initiate must hang in his pierced earlobes copper ear ornaments that are normally worn

A fine leopard in the cedar forests near Maralal

A magnificent view from the eastern scarp of Africa s
A magnificent view from the eastern scarp of Africas Great Rift Valley at Losiolo, north of Maralal. From 8, 000 feet the land tumbles away 3, 000 feet into rugged valleys and a broad plain

A Samburu warrior looks out over a vast expanse of inhospitable country from the eastern scarp of Africas Great Rift Valley at Losiolo, north of Maralal

An elephant matriarch keeps a careful watch over her baby in the Samburu National Game Reserve. The gestation period of elephants is twenty-two months with an interval between calves of four to nine

Samburu initiates sing during the month after their circumcision. As their wounds heal, their dances become more energetic

A Samburu initiate with bird skins hanging from his headband. While their wounds heal for a month after circumcision, initiates spend their time wandering in the countryside attempting to kill as

A Samburu initiate takes aim at a bird with a blunt arrow. While their wounds heal for a month after circumcision, initiates spend their time wandering in the countryside attempting to kill as many

A Samburu youth is forcibly restrained after throwing a fit in the tension-filled days leading up to his circumcision. It is not uncommon for Samburu youths and warriors to succumb to hysterical

Up to a year before his circumcision, a Samburu boy will style his hair in a distinctive pudding bowl shape and often rub charcoal and fat into it

An unstriped ground squirrel. Unlike other members of the squirrel family, ground squirrels rarely climb trees. They frequently stand upright to get a better view of their surroundings

Two dwarf mongooses on top of a termite mound, which serves as their den. Their colouring is very varied, ranging from tan to dark brown

A vervet monkey stands on its hind legs among Heliotropium flowers to get a better view of its surroundings. The vervet monkey is common and widespread in lightly wooded areas straddling the equator

A dikdik in the Samburu National Reserve of Northern Kenya. Didiks are territorial and live in monogamous pairs. Only males have small horns

Two dikdiks in the Samburu National Reserve of Northern Kenya. They are territorial and live in monogamous pairs. Only males have small horns

A male gerenuk (a name derived from the Somali language meaning giraffe necked ) feeding in the Samburu National Reserve of Northern Kenya

A group of gerenuk (a name derived from the Somali language meaning giraffe necked ) feed in the Samburu National Reserve of Northern Kenya

A Samburu boy in reflective mood after his circumcision. A day after the ordeal, he will hang in his pierced earlobes copper earrings normally worn by married women

A Samburu youth, his head freshly shaved, has milk poured over him from a wooden gourd-like container decorated with green grass prior to his circumcision

A Samburu warrior has his Ochred hair braided by a friend. A mixture of cows urine and ashes is often rubbed into the hair first to help straighten it

A young Samburu man leads a donkey carrying the basic structure of a temporary home. The curved sticks will be tied together in a dome and covered with hides

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Samburu District, located in Northern Kenya, is a land of breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage. In this enchanting region, nature's wonders unfold before your eyes. As the sun sets over the vast plains, a leopard finds solace in the embrace of an Acacia tortilis tree. Its sleek body rests gracefully on the forked branches, blending seamlessly with its surroundings. In this vibrant district, Samburu warriors proudly display their traditional attire. With long braided hair adorned with ochre hues, they exude strength and elegance. Their presence is as striking as the Rothschild giraffes that gracefully entwine their necks in Lake Nakuru National Park. The Samburu people have a deep connection to their land and traditions. Two warriors stand tall in all their finery near Kurungu village in South Horr. The pompom made from ostrich feathers adorning their spears was once a symbol of honor and bravery. Maralal's cedar forests provide sanctuary to majestic leopards who gaze intently from comfortable perches high above ground level. These elusive creatures captivate our attention with their piercing eyes and graceful movements. Von der Deckens hornbill adds splashes of color to the dry bush country of East Africa within Kenya's borders. This striking bird showcases nature's artistic flair amidst its natural habitat. From the eastern scarp of Africa's great rift valley lies an awe-inspiring view that stretches as far as the eye can see. It reminds us how small we are compared to Mother Nature's grandeur. A Samburu warrior gazes out over this vast expanse—a testament to his resilience and connection to his ancestral lands—while nearby stands a woman wearing a mporro necklace that signifies her identity within her community.