Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp

Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp is a lush oasis situated on the banks of the great Ewaso Ngiro River within the Samburu Game Reserve. The tented luxury camp is a delight to be in — deliciously cooled by the river breeze and the surrounding forest.

Perched on raised decks overlooking the brown river, the camp offers a front-row seat to the wilderness, where elephants sometimes appear and crocodiles lounge on the river’s banks.

Designed with a classic safari aesthetic, the camp features 28 modern and newly refurbished tents that offer privacy and a deep connection to the arid landscape. It serves as a premier base for exploring the dramatic wilderness of Northern Kenya, renowned for its unique wildlife and cultural richness.

Location & Accessibility

✓ Situated on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, providing a lifeline for wildlife in the semi-arid north
✓ Located deep inside the Samburu National Reserve, guaranteeing close encounters with the region’s shyer species
✓ Home to the “Samburu Special Five”: Reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and the gerenuk
✓ surrounded by a landscape of craggy terrain, stone, thorn bush, and forked doum palms with views of the iconic Ololokwe Mountain

By Road:

✓ Total journey time is approximately 6 hours from Nairobi
✓ Distance is roughly 345 km from Nairobi via the scenic settler towns of Nanyuki and Timau
✓ The drive passes through picturesque mountainous landscapes before descending into the arid north

By Air:

✓ A 20-minute scenic drive transfers guests from the airstrip to the camp
✓ Flights land at the all-weather Samburu (Buffalo Springs) Airstrip (approximately 1 hour flight)
✓ Daily scheduled flights available with Safarilink and Air Kenya from Nairobi Wilson Airport

Accommodation – Luxury Tents

Samburu Intrepids offers 28 exquisite tents, widely spread across a large riverside site to ensure optimum privacy and peace. Each tent is furnished in the classic style of grand African safaris, sitting on a raised deck under a palm-thatched roof. Netted screens allow the river breeze to cool the interior while offering stunning views of the land that is Samburu.

Luxury Double / Twin / Single Tent

✓ Spacious interior covering 26 sq. meters
✓ Large mahogany closets and a writing desk
✓ Private balcony/veranda with river or bush views
✓ Fitted with a four-poster queen-size bed or two twin beds
✓ Ideal for couples or solo travelers seeking a classic safari feel
✓ En-suite bathroom with steaming hot shower and twin washbasins

Luxury Triple Tent

✓ Features a spacious shared lounge area
✓ Accommodates three guests comfortably
✓ An ensemble of two tents tailored for families
✓ Ideal for private family meals and relaxing together
✓ Wide deck complete with lounging chairs and tables
✓ Offers extra space for children and parents to unwind
✓ Beautifully styled with ethno-African and modern pieces
✓ Palm-thatched roof with netted screens for natural cooling
✓ Private deck for relaxing and observing wildlife Family Tent
✓ En-suite bathroom with modern amenities and a flush toilet
✓ Features the same classic mahogany furnishings and 26 sq. meters layout

Room Features & Amenities

✓ Writing desk in every tent
✓ Tea and coffee making facilities
✓ Wake-up calls with tea or coffee
✓ Bathrobes and slippers provided
✓ Mosquito nets on four-poster beds
✓ River breeze cooling and netted screens
✓ Sockets for shavers and battery charging
✓ Private balcony or veranda for every tent
✓ Handsome reproduction mahogany furniture
✓ En-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and showers

Dining & Culinary Experience

Dining at Samburu Intrepids is a delightful affair, often enjoyed on the riverfront dining deck where buffet breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are served. The cuisine is a mix of international and African flavors, prepared to suit the safari setting. Guests can also enjoy meals on their private verandas or at specially selected bush sites.

Culinary Highlights:

✓ Afternoon tea service available
✓ Private dining options on guest verandas
✓ Romantic sundowners overlooking the plains
✓ Bush breakfasts served by the river or in the wild
✓ Starlit dinners in the dry riverbeds or under the open sky
✓ Buffet-style meals served on an elevated deck amidst high shade trees

Lounge & Common Areas

The camp’s central area features a riverfront dining deck and an open-air lounge and bar that capture the breeze and the views. From the lounge, guests can gaze out over the Ewaso Nyiro River and watch the resident wildlife.

The decor blends safari chic with local Samburu elements, creating a relaxed atmosphere. A freeform “oasis” swimming pool with a sunbathing terrace offers a refreshing escape from the midday heat.

Experiences & Activities

✓ Camel Rides – Traditional camel safaris through the rugged landscape
✓ Bird Walks – Guided walks with experienced ornithologists to identify local birdlife
✓ Lectures & Slideshows – Educational sessions on local culture and wildlife conservation
✓ Bush Walks – Escorted nature walks to learn about plants, tracks, and the more minor details of the ecosystem
✓ Cultural Visits – Tours of neighboring Samburu villages to learn about their pristine ways of life and traditions
✓ Adventurers’ Club – A dedicated program for kids (under 12) involving bush craft, fire-making, and butterfly studies
✓ Game Drives – Twice-daily drives in open-sided safari jeeps with professional guides to spot lions, elephants, and leopards
✓ Young Rangers’ Club – Activities for teenagers (12-17), including bush orienteering, first aid, and mammal behavior studies
✓ Star Gazing – Guided celestial journeys identifying constellations like the Southern Cross and the Seven Sisters in the clear equatorial sky

Facilities & Guest Services

✓ Safety Deposit Boxes – Available for guest valuables
✓ Foreign Currency Exchange – Available at reception
✓ Laundry Service – Single-day laundry and valet services
✓ Resident Doctor – Medical assistance available 24 hours
✓ Reference Library – Camp bookshop and guests’ reading area
✓ Boutique Gift Shop – Souvenirs, safari essentials, and batteries
✓ Freeform Swimming Pool – With sunbathing garden and terrace
✓ 24-Hour Security – Electric fence and trained staff ensuring safety
✓ Conference Room – Equipped with a television and wildlife videos
✓ Massage Services – Flex body therapy and beauty treatments available
✓ Generator Power – Reliable 240-volt supply (switched on 5 am-4 pm and 6 pm to Midnight)

Highlights of Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp

✓ Home to the rare Samburu Special Five wildlife species
✓ Expert guides certified in astronomy and wildlife behavior
✓ Newly renovated tents with four-poster beds and river views
✓ Cultural immersion with the neighboring Samburu tribesmen
✓ Lush oasis setting directly on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River
✓ Picturesque views of Mt. Ololokwe and the mountainous landscape
✓ Renowned Adventurers’ and Young Rangers’ Clubs for children and teens

Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

Early morning Tea/ Coffee + Afternoon Tea & Full Board Accommodation + Training levy and service charge & value-added tax

Notes

* 1 Adult + 1 child – Single rate
* 1 Child in own room – Single rate
* 1 Adult + 2 children – Full double rate
* Children’s ages are between 2 and 12 years
* 2 Children sharing own room – 75% of double rate
* 3 Children sharing their own room – Full double rate
* 2 Adults +1 child – Double rate + child 50% of per person sharing rate
* 2 Adults + 2 children – Double rate + 50% per person sharing rate per child
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Samburu Intrepids Camp Accommodation Rates Exclude:

* Game drives
* Airstrip Transfers
* Samburu National Reserve Entrance Fees

Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp Non-Resident Game Package Rates Per Night Include;

Game Drives + Early morning Tea/ Coffee + Afternoon Tea & Full Board Accommodation + Training levy and service charge & value-added tax

Notes

* 1 Adult + 1 child – Single rate
* 1 Child in own room – Single rate
* 1 Adult + 2 children – Full double rate
* Children’s ages are between 2 and 12 years
* 2 Children sharing own room – 75% of double rate
* 3 Children sharing their own room – Full double rate
* 2 Adults +1 child – Double rate + child 50% of per person sharing rate
* 2 Adults + 2 children – Double rate + 50% per person sharing rate per child
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Samburu Intrepids Camp Accommodation Rates Exclude:

* Game drives
* Airstrip Transfers
* Samburu National Reserve Entrance Fees

Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp sits on raised decks overlooking the brown Ewaso Nyiro River and features 28 modern, luxury tents, including double and single tents. Each thatched-roof tent is tastefully fitted with 4-poster beds, mahogany closets, a work desk, a balcony, and an en-suite bathroom with a steaming hot shower, twin washbasins, and a flush toilet.

The thatched guest seating area, dining room, and bar are located in a single structure where guests can spend time with a good hardcover from the camp library while sipping a cool drink. The lounge and bar area also offers an ideal venue where the Samburu naturalists deliver fascinating slide shows on most evenings and an intimate conference room with a television for viewing wildlife documentaries.

The camp serves an appetizing range of dishes that can be enjoyed on the private veranda or at one of a series of specially selected ‘bush sites’ close to camp. Samburu Intrepids Camp features a free-form swimming pool, a sunbathing garden, and a boutique selling souvenirs and safari essentials.

Samburu Game Reserve is home to elephants (present in large numbers, it is estimated that in the Samburu Laikipia Ecosystem, there are more than 900), Grant gazelles, impalas, waterbucks, dik-diks, hippos, olive baboons, warthogs, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalos, hyenas, elands, jackals, klipspringer, mongooses, and bats, wild dogs.

There are also more than 450 different species of birds, including sunbirds, bee-eaters, kingfishers, woodpeckers, hornbills, barbets, whydahs, bishops, weavers, shrikes, fiscals, francolins, rollers, doves, starlings, oxpeckers, herons, egrets, Vulturine, and Helmeted guineafowls, and many others.

Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp Activities Include game drives, Samburu village visits, walking safaris with skilled Samburu guides, star gazing, sedate camel rides, raft trips when the river is high, memorable bush breakfasts and starlit dinners, sundowners, tours of Samburu villages, and lectures and slide shows on culture and wildlife. 

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Reservations: +254 718-179-967
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