Built on raised ground allowing for panoramic views of the distant Samburu Hills on one side and Mount Kenya on the other, the Samburu Sopa Lodge stands in the centre of this beautiful and pristine reserve. Featuring a curve of cottages clustered around a waterhole, it is presented in classic Samburu style. Both the central dining and bar areas and the cottages enjoy unristricted views of the waterhole which attracts a wide range of wildlife both day and night.
Location
The lodge stands in the centre of the reserve, some 325 kms from Nairobi. It has its own air strip.
Wildlife highlights: elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, jackal, buffalo, hippo, zebra, oryx, gerenuk, gazelle, gerenuk, hyrax and klipspringer. Birds: 395 recorded species.
Accommodation
There are thirty cottages, each with two bedrooms. Each bedroom has two queen-sized beds, an ensuite bathroom and a private verandah. Two rooms are offered for the physically challenged. 24-hour generator power.
Dining and bars
There is a central dining and bar area which is presented in local stone and carved timber. The lodge also has its own bush dining facility where bush breakfasts, lunches, dinners and cocktails can be served (with the option of traditional dance performances)
Conference and event facilities
The lodge has its own conference facility offering full conference planning and incentives packages. The lodge also offers a complete wedding and honeymoon service.
Child-friendly
The lodge welcomes children and offers a baby-sitting service. A children’s pool is provided.
Activities include:
The lodge has a swimming pool and gift shop. Activities include Samburu cultural talks, guided nature walks and bird-watching tours, Maasai dance performances and visits to local Samburu villages. There are also wildlife feeding sessions nightly.