Samburu Dik-Dik Lodge
Samburu Dik-Dik Lodge is located alongside the Ewaso Nyero River, facing Shaba National Reserve, just 2 km outside Archers Post (a settlement in Kenya’s Samburu County, which is home to the Samburu people), where the entrance of Samburu National Reserve is situated. Buffalo Spring and Shaba National Reserve entrances are just a few kilometers away. The lodge is located 5.5 hours from Nairobi and about 2 hours from Nanyuki. Dik-dik House features 3 comfortable guestrooms,1 comfortable self-catering cottage, and a budget campsite.
The lodge is located alongside the Ewaso Nyero River, facing Shaba National Reserve, just 2km outside Archers Post, where the entrance of Samburu National Reserve is. Buffalo Spring and Shaba National Reserve entrances are just a few kilometers away. It is a pleasant and spectacular 2 hours drive from Nanyuki (120 km), Nairobi is approximately 310 km (5:30 hours).
The lodge is also surrounded by remarkable conservancies such as Sera, Kalama, Westgate, and Namunyak. Samburu Dik-Dik Lodge is a perfect setting for individual stays and small group activities such as photography seminars, conservation activities, or even meditation retreats; your imagination is the limit!
Samburu Dik-Dik offers a mostly undisturbed natural environment, home to dik-diks, hedgehogs, tortoises, geckos, and many birds. It is also visited by vervet monkeys, mongoose, rock hyrax, jackals, and many others; elephants are also regular passersby.
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Samburu Dik-Dik Lodge consist of 3 accommodation facilities; The Dik-Dik House ( offers three cozy guest rooms), Susuk House (two-room self-catering cottage) and Acacia camping for those on a tight budget and with their own tent.
The Dik-Dik House offers 3 cozy guest rooms, simply decorated and equipped with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, spacious bathroom with hot and cool shower, access to the veranda and the upper terrace, to the pool and to the central kitchen where many friendly and informative discussion start while the chef is preparing your next meal.
Your stay includes full and delicious breakfasts, to be enjoyed either on site as the sun comes up, or as a take-away to be carried on your morning game drive, cultural visit, or maybe on top of Mount Ololokwe, on your way to Reteti Elephant Orphanage or elsewhere in the Northern Frontier region. Complete lunch and dinner are also offered on site.
Susuk House – For those seeking a little extra privacy or independence, Susuk House is a two-room self-catering cottage featuring a fully equipped kitchen, a private screened-in living space and a shaded veranda overlooking the land and the variety of birds that come to enjoy the trees and natural seeds offered by the indigenous vegetation. Access to the pool is also available.
Acacia Camping – Suitable for those on a tight budget and with their own tent, Acacia camping offer a safe and pristine environment to pitch your tent, with basic but clean shower and toilet, and occasional visit from dik-diks or a white-tail mongoose when everything is quiet.
Whatever option you choose, the friendly and attentive host and staff of Samburu Dik-Dik is dedicated to making your stay as comfortable and as enjoyable as possible. And whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous safari experience, we can help you plan and book your activities, including game drives, nature walks, and cultural tours.
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool, a walk by the river, and the serene setting to relax and unwind on the shaded veranda after a long day of exploring. The upper terrace offers stunning views of the river and the surrounding wilderness. Both face the beautiful Shaba National Reserve and provide perfect backdrops for a morning coffee, an evening cocktail, to read a book or simply soak up the serenity of the African bush…
Activities available from Samburu Dik-Dik Lodge include; A visit to the Samburu, Excursions to Mount Ol Olokwe, Game drives to Samburu, Buffalo Spring or Shaba National Reserves, etc
Samburu Dik-Dik Lodge Non-Resident Accommodation Rates
2024 Samburu Dik-Dik Lodge Non-Resident Accommodation Rates;
Main House – Twiga Room, Chui & Pundamilia Rooms
Dik-Dik House Room in the Main House – Twiga Room (Private Bathroom) | |||
Accommodation Type | Bed & Breakfast | Half Board | Full Board |
Single Room (1 Guest) | 95 US Dollars | 117 US Dollars | 132 US Dollars |
Double Room (2 Guests) | 120 US Dollars | 164 US Dollars | 194 US Dollars |
Dik-Dik House Room in the Main House – Chui & Pundamilia Rooms (Shared Bathroom) |
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Accommodation Type | Bed & Breakfast | Half Board | Full Board |
Single Room (1 Guest) | 85 US Dollars | 107 US Dollars | 122 US Dollars |
Double Room (2 Guests) | 110 US Dollars | 154 US Dollars | 184 US Dollars |
Cottage – Self-Contained – Self Catering
Susuk Cottage (Self-Contained with a Fully Equipped Kitchen – ** Bring your food**) |
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Accommodation Type | Accommodation Only – No Chef | Accommodation Plus Chef to Prepare 2- Meals |
Accommodation Plus Chef to Prepare 3 – Meals |
Single Room (1 Guest) |
90 US Dollars | 102 US Dollars | 107 US Dollars |
Double Room (2 Guests) |
100 US Dollars | 112 US Dollars | 117 US Dollars |
Triple Room (3 Guests) |
160 US Dollars | 172 US Dollars |
177 US Dollars |
Quadruple Room (4 Guests) |
200 US Dollars | 212 US Dollars |
217 US Dollars |
Notes;
* Children aged 0-12 Years – pay 50%
* Acacia camping – Own tent (basic but clean bathrooms) – 15 US Dollars per person per night
Booking & Reservations Samburu Dik-Dik Lodge Contact
Mobile: +254-721-242-711
WhatsApp: +254-721-242-711
Reservations: +254 718-179-967
Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com
Website: https://africanspicesafaris.com