The Samburu National Reserve in Kenya is an arid wilderness with dramatic landscapes and the Usao Nyiro River running through it. Herds of Elephant, Buffalo and Zebra drink daily at the river. The reserve is located in the north of the country.

The hosts have pioneered a luxurySamburu safari camp in the beautiful and wild Samburu National Reserve, Kenya. Guests will find a tranquil untouched atmosphere. There are 2 mountains in the reserve and a mixture of acacia, thorn trees, riverine forest and grass vegetation.

Samburu Intrepids is situated deep in the heart of the reserve and visitors are guaranteed close encounters with wildlife including the “special five” – the rare Reticulated Giraffe, long necked Gerenuk Antelope, Somali Ostrich, Grevy’s Zebra and the beautiful Beisa Oryx.

This eco-friendly lodge in Kenya upholds the highest principles of social and environmental responsibility. Various projects have been implemented for the local Samburu community who benefit from tourism to the camp. Just under half of the staff is drawn from the area.

This luxury tented camp in Samburu is run on strict eco-principles using solar power for heating water, turning biodegradable waste into mulch for composting the gardens and returning all non-biodegradable products to Nairobi for the proper disposal.

Directions to Samburu Intrepids

Samburu Intrepids is located 345km (214 miles) north of Nairobi. The journey to the camp involves a 50 minute flight to the Samburu airstrip followed by a 20 minute drive through the reserve.