Most people fly into Kenya for the "Big Five." But the real safari connoisseurs head North. Samburu is home to five rare species you won't find in the Masai Mara or Serengeti. These are the survivors of the semi-arid frontier.
* The Gerenuk (The "Giraffe-Necked" Antelope): These are the elite gymnasts of the bush. While other antelopes graze the grass, the Gerenuk stands entirely on its hind legs to reach acacia leaves high above. Fun fact: They almost never need to drink water; they get all their hydration from the plants they eat.
* The Grevy’s Zebra: Don't call them just "zebras." These are the largest wild equines on earth. They have much thinner, more elegant stripes than the common zebra, large "mickey mouse" ears, and a completely white belly.
* The Reticulated Giraffe: Their pattern is like a perfectly tiled mosaic—strikingly different from the jagged spots of their Southern cousins.