Amazing Lodges in Samburu
Sarara Camp: Namunyak Conservancy
Set along the eastern foot slopes of Mathews Mountain Range within Namunyak Conservancy, the 10-luxury-camps Sarara Camp is one of only three safari lodges in Kenya to receive the coveted distinction of “Unique Lodges of the World”. The only permanent camp for hundreds of miles, Sarara sits on a raised escarpment overlooking the Mathews. Below their craggy, cedar-studded slopes, dry bush country unfolds. Bubbling springs rise in the hills, providing precious water to the Samburu people and the wildlife species that inhabit this fetching ancient land.
Sarara Camp, in a typically hot-low country, is surprisingly cool and serene thanks to effects of the mountain and its elevation, with well over 380 km2 of backyard forest to enjoy fairytale sights of wildest Africa. All its spacious safari-style camps, with thatched roofs, are raised to take in as much of this views. There is a rock-hewn infinity pool, too. Other highlights at Sarara Camp are game drives through Namunyak, Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, cultural passages into Samburu villages to the singing wells, bush sun-downer dinners, evening campfires, and stargazing.
Around Kenya, there is a collection of rare experiences, in amazing lodges, offering guests intimate encounters with parts of the world not many get to know – and the chance to slow down and truly discover them. Each lodge is rooted in its local community and dedicated to protecting the habitat and cultures.
Index of Amazing Lodges Around Kenya
Homa Bay County - Rusinga Island Lodge, Mfangano Island Lodge, Isiolo County - Joy's Camp Shaba, The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille, Kilifi County - Vipingo Ridge, Kamili House, Casa Dalton, Watamu Tree House, Hemingways Watamu, Medina Palms, Kudu Camp Galana, Kitui County - Ithumba Camp, Ithumba Hill Camp, Man-Eaters Camp, Kwale County - The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel, Swahili Beach Resort, Lantana Galu Beach, Kinondo Kwetu, Sands at Chale Island, Laikipia County - Elewana Loisaba Star Beds, Lamu County - Peponi Hotel, Shela Fort, The Majlis, Manda Lodge, Makueni County - Umani Springs Lodge, Meru County - Elsa's Kopje, Lewa Safari Camp, Sirikoi, Nairobi County - Emakoko, Giraffe Manor, House of Waine, The Glee, Nakuru County - Loldia House, Lake Elementaita Serena, Narok County - Mahali Mzuri, Sand River Masai Mara, Royal Mara Safari Lodge, Kilima Camp, Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Nyeri County - The Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Lodge, Samburu County - Saruni Samburu Lodge, Saasab Camp, Kitich Forest Camp, Sarara Tented Camp, Saruni Rhino Camp, The Desert Rose Lodge, Taita Taveta County - Campi Ya Kanzi, The Finch Hattons, Galdessa Little Camp
Samburu County, in northern Kenya, offers stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique wildlife. Known for its stunning mountains, hills, remote wilderness, traditional Samburu culture, and less-visited national reserves, the county provides an authentic experience away from the popular safari circuit.
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50 Destinations in Samburu County, arranged as one would visit these - south, north, west then south - with aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Shaba National Reserve, Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Ashnil Samburu Camp, Archer's Post, Chanler’s Falls, Umoja Cultural Village, Nashipa Eco Camp, Lion's Cave Camp, Samburu National Reserve, Samburu Sopa Lodge, Samburu Intrepids Camp, Ewaso Lions, Kalama Conservancy, Saruni Samburu Lodge, Westgate Conservancy, Rhodia Mann Museum, Meibai Conservancy, Mount Ololokwe, Namunyak Community Conservancy, Sarara Camp, Singing Wells, Reteti Sanctuary, Mathews Range, Kitich Camp, Sera Conservancy, Saruni Rhino Camp, Ndoto Mountains, Mlima Tatu, Ngurunit, Ngurunit Rock Pools, Camp Ndotto, Mount Nyiru, Desert Rose, El Barta, Samburu Hills, Baragoi Deanery, Nachola Site, Napong Hills, Losiolo Escarpment, Emuruangogolak, Kirisia Forest, Ngari Hill Lodge, Maralal Safari Lodge, Yale Camp, Maralal Camel Derby, Kenyatta House Maralal, Loroghi Plateau, Engare Narok Sanctuary, Lake Mbaringon
Know More About Samburu County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including a distance chart, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
Samburu is almost always hot! The driest months are January and February. The mean annual temperature is 29oC, with fast blowing winds especially on the lowlands. Rain is temporal and erratic.
Over 80% of Samburu lies within the fragile arid to semi-arid ecological vast block of Kenya. Altitude, excepting the ranges and mountains, varies from 2040 ms to 600 ms asl.