Samburu Game Lodge

Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya

(Samburu Lodge is beautifully situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River in the arid heart of Samburu National Reserve, Kenya, and it looks out over river banks where herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra come daily to drink. It is 218 miles (355 kilometers) from Nairobi - a five hour drive by road or a 60 minute flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport)

Samburu Safari Lodge

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Samburu Safari Lodge; Samburu Lodge is situated in the sun baked landscape of Samburu Game Reserve with surrounding mountains shimmering on the horizon as temperatures rise. To the west of Samburu Lodge, the sheer sided slopes of majestic Ol Olokwe Mountain form a perfect backdrop to any photograph.

The Uaso Nyiro River (Brown river in the local Samburu language) winds through mature stands of Newtonia and Sycamore Fig trees, Acacia and Doum Palms. Samburu Lodge is beautifully situated in 10 acres of pristine riverine forest on the western bank of the Uaso Nyiro River. Samburu Safari Lodge was opened in July 13, 1963.

Samburu Lodge offers a wide choice of accommodation with a mixture of decor styles spread up and down the banks of the river in cottages, bandas and single or twin rooms. All 61 rooms have large beds with mosquito nets and en-suite bathrooms and verandas overlooking the river.

There are also several family rooms and one room has been custom designed to accommodate the special needs of physically challenged persons.

Facing the river, the open sided Samburu Lodge dining room called Lorokushu Restaurant, designed in distinct African style with high thatched roof, allows you to overlook the river as you enjoy mouth watering cuisine prepared by the team of chefs. As meals are served here a Samburu flute player entertains you with his distinctive tunes.

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Samburu Safari Lodge Non-Residents Accommodation Rates

Full Board Accommodation Per Night

Notes

* Picnic Lunch box 20 US Dollars

* Extra meals -in -house guest 25 US Dollars
* Transit /Casual lunch /dinner 25 US Dollars

* Rates DO NOT include park entrance fees

* Children aged 3 years sharing with Parents stay free of Charge

* Half board reduction per adult 11 US Dollars per & child 5 US Dollars

* Children aged 3 to 12 years sharing with 2 adults pays 75% of the adult rate

* Samburu Lodge Rates are inclusive of taxes, but net of Holiday Supplements

* Rates are based on full board accommodation and are inclusive of taxes, but are net of holiday supplements

* Easter Supplement (Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Easter Monday) is 30 US Dollars Per Person Per day

* Christmas Supplements includes 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st December 2011 and 1st Jan 2012 is 35 US Dollars Per Person Per day

Samburu Safari Lodge Residents Accommodation Rates

Full Board Accommodation Per Night

Notes

* Rates are for residents only

Samburu Lodge Crocodile Bar

The famous Samburu Lodge Crocodile Bar is on the level of the river bank to allow you to look crocodiles in the eye as you sip your sundowners. Towards sunset each day, bait is put out to attract crocodiles to within feet of watchers, but in conditions of perfect safety.

On a good night you might also see the secretive leopard silently arrive to the fresh meat put out on a tree across the river.

Alternatively, the Vulturine Bar draws on Samburu's abundant and unique bird life and is opened throughout the day and evening, also overlooking the river. Samburu dancers dressed in their traditional finery entertain with their dances in the lodge arena daily from 2.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.

On evenings, alternating with the showing of a wildlife video, a troop of Masai Morans (warriors) entertain with a display of traditional dancing.

Samburu Lodge has an attractive pool which is the perfect place to relax after a hot day on a Kenya safari. The enclosed area shaded by flowering shrubs around the pool also has sun beds and a pool side bar serving drinks and snacks. The swimming pool also features a Jacuzzi and a game viewing deck overlooking Samburu Game Reserve.

As expected of such a place there are also a gift shop, telephone/ fax and laundry/dry cleaning services available and bird walks are taken every day at 10.00pm with the resident naturalist.

Samburu Lodge is located in true wilderness, and home to varieties of animals and birds only seen in this part of the country- the Beisa oryx, gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, the reticulated giraffe and blue-legged Somali ostrich.

Samburu Lodge Safari activities include

* Camel rides

* Guided bird watching

* Sparkling swimming pool

* Early morning game drives

* Traditional Samburu dances

* Raft trips when the river is high

* Walking safaris with skilled Samburu guides

* Night Wildlife Viewing - Every night, a number of crocodiles climb up the river bank to the edge of the crocodile bar and feast on food left out for them.

* On a good night, guests may also see the secretive, solitary and nocturnal leopard silently arrive to the fresh meat bait put out on a tree across the river.

Samburu Lodge, Samburu Game Reserve - Kenya

Booking & Reservations for Samburu Safari Lodge Camp Samburu Game Reserve - Kenya

Booking Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871

Mobile : 0721242711 (Safaricom) - Kenya

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