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Only The Best Samburu & Meru Lodges

The Samburu National Reserve is one of Kenya's newer parks. Located about five hours drive north of Nairobi in a remote, arid and hilly region, that forms part of the Great Rift Valley. This remoteness serves the visitor well as there are fewer tourists in this game-rich and wilderness environment.

There exist here more exotic game species seldom seen in other parks such as gerenuk, reticulated giraffe and the blue legged Somali ostrich, as well as more frequent leopard sightings. Samburu has a permanent water supply fed from Mount Kenya, and consequently, the profusion of the game also produces numerous predator species balancing each other.

Famed conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa, the lion cub here. Elsa became the main character of the popular book and the award-winning movie "Born Free." In recent years, the reserve has gained notoriety as the home of the unusual lioness named Kamunyak, who garnered media attention for adopting and caring for oryx calves.

The Samburu reserve is named after the Samburu tribe, close relations in customs, habits and dress to their southern cousins, the Maasai.

Our expert consultants will guide you as to the choice of the following excellent Samburu & Meru Lodges and safari camps available as part of your bespoke itinerary.

10+ Of The Best Lodges In The Samburu & Meru National Parks

  • Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

    Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

    Rates On Request

    Sarova Shaba Game Lodge offers a unique experience that extends beyond game drives in the reserve, a plethora of activities to indulge in from bird watching to camel safaris to the viewing deck along the river to feed and watch crocodiles.
    Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
  • Sasaab Lodge

    Sasaab Lodge

    From US$ 999.00 per person

    The Sasaab Lodge with 9 luxurious rooms is in the midst of a community conservancy, rich in raw Samburu culture and traditions and has been built with wildlife conservation and preservation of the environment foremost in mind.
    Sasaab Lodge
  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    From US$ 740.00 per person

    Perched on the top of the Kalama mountains with an all-round view of Northern Kenya all the way to snow-covered Mount Kenya, Saruni Samburu is a design lodge that is introducing a fresh concept to a well-known safari destination.
    Saruni Samburu
  • Elephant Bedroom Camp

    Elephant Bedroom Camp

    Rates On Request

    Elephant Bedroom Camp with 12 magnificent tented suites et on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Samburu National Reserve offers guests the chance to view huge herds of elephant, prides of lion or the solitary leopard.
    Elephant Bedroom Camp
  • Elsas Kopje

    Elewana Elsa's Kopje

    From US$ 1 228.00 per person

    Elsa's Kopje is a luxurious oasis in the wilds of Meru National Park. Elsa's Kopje was named after Elsa the lioness made famous by George and Joy Adamson in the film 'Born Free', released into the wild here in Meru.
    Elsas Kopje
  • Samburu Intrepids Camp

    Samburu Intrepids Camp

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    Samburu Intrepids Camp with 30 tented rooms is located 345 kilometres north of Nairobi, each tent sits on a raised deck overlooking the river where the elephants make an appearance or the crocodiles come out onto the river's banks.
    Samburu Intrepids Camp
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    The Best Tented Safari Camps In Kenya
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  • 10 Best Lodges in Kenya to Visit in 2022

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    10 Best Lodges in Kenya to Visit in 2022, all establishments offer unforgettable experiences and are found in the Masai Mara, Samburu, Meru, Tsavo, Amboseli, and Nairobi. From the famed Masai Mara to the slopes of Mount Kenya, here are ten of the best lodges in Kenya for an unforgettable safari experience.
    10 Best Lodges in Kenya to Visit in 2022
  • Kenya safari ambassador tribute

    Kenya safari ambassador tribute
    In memoriam Honey; Honey was famous for jumping into vehicles to obtain a better view of her idyllic world - the Masai Mara Game Reserve. This special cheetah was killed on the 17th of February 2007 in full view of her three remaining cubs.
    Kenya safari ambassador tribute
  • Impressions Of Kenya

    Impressions Of Kenya
    Kenya’s wildlife remains at the heart of its attractions, yet there is much more to discover in this fascinating country outside the game reserves. You can climb the slopes of Mount Kenya to find tropical ice on the Equator, or explore the coral reefs of the Mombasa coast.
    Impressions Of Kenya
  • Explore The Masai Mara By Balloon

    Explore The Masai Mara By Balloon
    It was one of those rare moments where you take in the majesty of nature in complete silence, disturbing nothing, saying nothing. In Kenya last month, I had the great pleasure of a balloon safari over the Masai Mara organised by the excellent and highly professional Governors Company.
    Explore The Masai Mara By Balloon
  • Giraffe Manor Review

    Giraffe Manor Review
    Located in the southern suburbs of Nairobi is an English manor house. When it was built, the country was unclaimed bush rampant with African wildlife. The home of Karen Blixen is nearby who posthumously lends her name to this suburb, Karen.
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  • Hells Gate Kenya

    Hells Gate Kenya
    I had visions of being trampled by buffalo, stalked by lions, or, given the extreme humidity and daytime temperatures, falling prey to one of the thousands of vultures who call Hell's Gate National Park their home. But our guide assured me that it would be fun.
    Hells Gate Kenya

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