Elephant Bedroom Camp

Location: North of Mount Kenya and Laikipia, the Samburu ecosystem comprises Samburu National Reserve, Shaba National Reserve, Buffalo Springs Reserve, Kalama Conservancy, West Gate Community Area and Nakupurat-Gotu Conservancy. The ecosystem’s remote location provide an untouched and unspoilt wilderness of open savannah, volcanic rocks, sacred mountains and the Ewaso Nyiro River lined with an oasis of vegetation attracting many species of bird including vulture, kingfisher, guinea fowl and Somali ostrich. The surrounding Reserve is an area of spectacular scenery; its dry plains bisected by the meandering river, with the backdrop of Africa’s dramatic mountains, including Mt. Kenya. 

How to get here: Fly from Wilson airport.

Structure: Set on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Samburu National Reserve surrounded by doum palms and other beautiful indigenous trees and shrubs sits this small and exclusive camp of 12 luxury tents – all furnished in rustic African style while offering all the comforts expected of a luxury camp. The lounge and dining area offer vibrant safari colours with original oil paintings, soft intimate lighting designed to relax guests returning from an exciting game drive. 

Why staying here: Herds of elephant, prides of lion or the solitary leopard among other game are regular visitors around the camp providing excellent game viewing in the spectacular scenic background of rugged rolling hills.