The National Park is most renowned for the tens of thousands of flamingos which can be over a million at the peak depending on the conditions. Predator species include the lion, cheetah, leopard, hyenas, Rothschild’s giraffe (an endangered species), rhinos (both white and black species) and pythons. The Park is a spectacular place for birdwatching with over 400 bird species accounting for the diverse predator bird species. Birdwatchers can also hope to see the African fish eagle, goliath heron, verreaux’s eagle, kingfisher and the abundance of flamingos. The reserve boasts of the Samburu Six (rare northern specialist species) such as the Somali Ostrich, Grevy Zebra, Gerenuk, The Beisa Oryx (Samburu Special), Guenther’s Dik Dik and the Reticulated Giraffe. The reserve is also home to large herds of Elephants while predators like the Lion, Cheetah and Leopard can be spotted in this rugged terrain. Samburu National Reserve is also a birding spot having over 450 species of birds.