10 best safari camps and lodges in Samburu National Reserve, experiences, and safaris.
Being one of the newest parks in Kenya, Samburu national park has become among the best national reserves in the country. Located north of Nairobi, about five hour’s drive, Samburu is an arid and hilly region. The national park is a remote area that offers a game-rich wilderness environment. Popularly known for the conservationist George and joy, Adamson raised Elsa, a lion cub. The national park offers a high diversity of exotic game species rarely seen in other national parks.
As you Explore the natural beauty at Samburu national park, get to enjoy luxurious accommodations with elegant design elements for your pampering and relaxation. Below are some of the best safari camps and lodges in Samburu.
1. Saruni lodge
The uniquely designed lodge is one of the most beautiful accommodations in Samburu. Located in the privately-owned Kalama wildlife conservancy, Saruni lodge is perched on the top of Kalama mountains with a comprehensive view of Northern Kenya and the snow-covered Mount Kenya.
It offers a fresh concept with six specious luxurious villas with exciting designs to offer you the utmost comfort. As you see unique wildlife species found in Samburu national reserve, Saruni lodge ensures you get the best pampering and relaxation to complete your safari.
Saruni lodge offers a child-friendly environment with interactive activities and experiences making it a perfect accommodation for you and your family during your safari adventure. Surrounded by incredible wildlife and the fascinating culture of the Samburu people, experience an intimate and exceptional safari during your stay at Saruni lodge.
2. Elephant Bedroom Camp
Deep within the Samburu national reserve, Elephant Bedroom Camp offers you an intimate and remarkable Kenyan classic safari experience. Built on the backs of the Ewaso Nyiro River, the camp brings out the authentic Kenyan experience with beautiful views of nature. It is not uncommon to see elephants meandering through the center in line with its name.
Elephant Bedroom has twelve sumptuous tented suites on the Ewaso Nyiro River banks that offer guests a chance to view vast herds of elephants or other animals.
As you experience an adventurous safari at the Samburu national reserve, the Elephant bedroom camp ensures you have some quality pampering with delicious cuisines and activities to complete your safari.
3. Sarova Shaba Game lodge
Located in the middle of the Shaba Game reserve, Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is attractively laid out with luxurious rooms overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River. The lodge is built around an oasis around the natural terrain of the Samburu national park.
Enjoy a unique experience beyond the game drives at the Samburu national reserve at the Sarova Shaba game lodge. Coupled with the large free-form pools that flow around the luxurious gardens, Sarova Shaba offers you the quality service and pampering you require during your bush drive.
The lodge presents so many activities for its guest to indulge in, from camel safaris to bird watching or to watching crocodiles as they feed.
4. Ashnil Samburu camp
Ashnil Samburu Camp is located within the Buffalo Springs Game Reserve. Strategically Positioned on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro river, Ashnil offers its guests a chance to explore the beautiful natural treasures in Samburu.
The camp has exclusive, comfortable tents with perfect views of the river. Enjoy your stay at Ashnil Samburu camp with an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a beautiful garden with views of the African savannah.
Providing entertainment activities such as Samburu cultural talks and dances, Ashnil camp gives you a chance to experience the traditional lifestyle of the Samburu people. Enjoy an authentic safari at Ashnil Samburu camp with an early morning game drives, bush breakfasts, or private dinners overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Samburu Intrepids
Samburu Intrepids Camp is located deep inside Samburu National Reserve. This luxury tented camp with a stunning Samburu landscape offers you a bush and cultural experience during your safari. With its iconic loaf-shaped olokowe mountain and hills on the horizon, Samburu intrepids offers an African nature experience to its core.
Despite being located in an arid area, Samburu intrepids provide you a chance to see elephants, big cats, and other rare animals such as the reticulated giraffe.
Enjoy large and specious tents with palm-thatched roofs and netted screens to give you a cool breeze from the river with stunning views of Samburu land. Samburu intrepids offers nature walks, camel rides, and cultural visits to complete your safari.
With a child-friendly environment, enjoy delicious tailor-made meals with your loved ones during your safari.
Elephant watch safari camp
Located on the western bank of Ewaso Nyiro River, Elephant Watch Safari Camp brings out a true African nature beneath great Kigelia and Acacia trees. The camp is home to herds of elephant bulls in Samburu.
As elephants often wander the center on their way to the river, guests experience a unique world of elephants and learn more about their gentle nature. Other than the elephant’s experience, sights of other animals such as Greater kudu and impalas stop by to eat seedpods or a multitude of birds and monkeys.
Enjoy the best accommodations in luxurious tents with unique furniture designs for utmost comfort in an eco-friendly environment. Elephant watch safari camp offers extra activities for its guests, such as bush walks and cultural interactions to make your safari enjoyable. Enjoy a thrilling stay at the elephant watch safari camp with exceptional interactions with elephants.
Sopa lodge
Surround by plans and hills, Samburu Sopa lodge is strategically located within the Samburu national reserve, giving its great guest views of rolling hills and Mt Kenya. The lodge offers fantastic views of various animals coming to drink water at the nearby water hole.
As part of the Sopa group of properties, Sopa lodge provides luxurious, comfortable, and affordable accommodations to make you satisfied.
Experience Kenyan finest hospitality with spacious and uniquely designed cottages that offer you pampering and relaxation. Bird watching, nature walks, and visits to the local communities are some of the activities provided to make your stay memorable.
Sarara camp
located at Namyunak Wildlife Conservancy, Sarara is a romantic, luxurious camp that offers stunning views of the Mathews Range and the Samburu wilderness.
Sarara camp provides an intimate Kenyan experience in nature as the camp’s water hole attracts animals giving it’s guests a great sighting in the comfort of their tents or swimming pool.
With the story of Sarara and the conservation efforts by the Samburu people, guests learn a lot about the neighboring communities and their culture with pampering and comfort from this special place.
The spacious tents are uniquely designed, each situated to give you a beautiful view of the savannah. Enjoy delicious meals under the shady trees, pool terrace, or an intimate romantic moonlight bush dinner.
Sarara Camp is specifically designed to give you an adventurous experience with activities such as horseback riding, nature walks, and game drives.
Sasaab lodge
Sasaab Lodge, located right above the Ewaso Nyiro River outside of Samburu National Reserve, offers some of the best wildlife safari activities and sightings. A magnificent Safari lodge located within the Westgate neighborhood with spectacular views of the Laikipia plateau.
Enjoy Kenya’s finest accommodations with luxurious, spacious tents designed elegantly and premier tranquility for maximum comfort. With children-friendly environments, Sasaab lodge provides top-notch services and meals that make your safari memorable,
If you’re looking for a premium wildlife safari with culture and Kenya’s best hospitality, Sasaab is the place to go. During your holiday trip, enjoy a variety of wildlife safari activities such as game drives, ATV adventures, and cultural activities to revive you and your loved ones.
Experience a classic, adventurous safari with some of the best camps and lodges in Samburu, offering some of the finest hospitality in the country. Book today to have an intimate and thrilling safari at Samburu national reserve.