Samburu Intrepids is set in the semi-arid desert in the quiet western section of Samburu National Reserve. The luxury-tented camp is shaded by acacias at the Uaso Nyiro River which forms a cool oasis and creates a romantic setting.

27 tents are elevated on individual decks overlooking the river and are reminiscent of fantasy tree houses set on stilts, with thatched roofs and wooden terraces. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, and are furnished with hand-crafted mahogany furniture, oversized four poster beds, en suite bathrooms with showers, twin hand basins, running hot and cold water, flush toilets and electricity.

You will be woken for tea or coffee served to you in your tent before a morning game drive where you will spot a wide range of wildlife. After a late breakfast you can laze by the swimming pool or take a guided camel safari across the river. From the elevated deck across the river you can do some bird watching. A formal candlelit dinner is served under the airy thatched roof of the main dining room.

Located 345km north of Nairobi, the journey to the Lodge involves a 50 minute flight to the Samburu airstrip followed by a 20 minute drive. 5 hours by road from Nairobi.

Facilities:

• Riverfront dining deck and open-air lounge are

• -Freeform swimming pool with sunbathing terrace

• Conference room

• Custom-built four-wheel-drive safari vehicles

• -Boutique with souvenirs and safari essentials

• twice-daily game drives with resident guides

• camel and walking safaris outside the reserve

• seasonal rafting trips on the Uaso Nyiro River

• bush breakfasts and dinners

• romantic sundowners overlooking the plains

• visits to neighbouring Samburu communities

• traditional dances

• lectures and slide shows on culture and wildlife

• Adventurers' Club for the children

Accommodation

·         27 luxurious tents overlooking the riverbanks

·         Large four-poster beds and classic safari furniture

·         Modern en suite bathrooms with steaming showers

·         Secluded verandahs with all-day bar service.

Wildlife:

The camp's location deep inside Samburu National Reserve guarantees close encounters with the regions wildlife, including Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Samburu's famous 'five' - the rare reticulated giraffe, long-necked gerenuk antelope, somali ostrich, grevy's zebra and the majestic beisa oryx.

Rates are inclusive of game drives, full board accommodation, tent service and transfers to and from the airstrip (when applicable). Bookings are only accepted on an all-inclusive basis. Please contact us for current rates.