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Samburu National Park landscape of acacia and dry bush

Mid range · Tented camp

Ashnil Samburu Camp

Buffalo Springs bank of the Ewaso Ng'iro, opposite Samburu National Park

Overview

Ashnil Samburu Camp is one of the more comfortable mid-range properties in the ecosystem, with air-conditioned tents — a real advantage in the Samburu heat.

The camp overlooks a wide, active bend of the river where elephant herds cross most afternoons, and the pool deck is a genuine game-viewing spot in its own right.

It is popular with families and small groups, and its position gives quick access to both Buffalo Springs and Samburu National Park.

Gallery

Samburu National Park landscape of acacia and dry bush
Elephants with a calf in Samburu National Park
Grevy's zebra in Samburu National Park
Reticulated giraffe in Samburu
Doum palms at sunset in northern Kenya
Samburu warriors in northern Kenya

Location

Buffalo Springs bank of the Ewaso Ng'iro, opposite Samburu National Park. Samburu National Park is reached by a 5–6 hour drive from Nairobi or a 1 hour 15 minute scheduled flight to the Samburu or Kalama airstrips, followed by a short transfer. See our guide to getting there.

Ashnil Samburu Camp is highlighted on the map, alongside nearby camps, gates, airstrips and landmarks in Samburu National Park.

Room types

Luxury tent
Air-conditioned tent with twin or king beds and river-view veranda.
Family tent
Interconnecting tents for four guests.

Facilities

  • Large swimming pool
  • Air conditioning in all tents
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Wi-Fi
  • Conference and group facilities
  • Gift shop

Dining

Generous international and Kenyan buffets with themed evenings and poolside lunches.

Safari activities available

  • Game drives in Samburu and Buffalo Springs
  • Bush dining
  • Cultural village visits
  • Birdwatching
  • Nature walks

Best suited for

Families and groups who want air-conditioned comfort at a mid-range price.

Indicative price range

From approximately USD 200 – 330 per person per night, full board. Rates vary by season and exclude park entry fees — see park fees. We will confirm exact current rates with your enquiry.

Other places to stay in Samburu

Luxury

Elephant Bedroom Camp

Twelve river-facing tents with private plunge pools, shaded by doum palms where elephants wander freely through camp.

Luxury

Saruni Samburu

A dramatic hilltop lodge of six open-fronted villas with 360-degree views across Kalama Conservancy to Mount Kenya.

Luxury

Sasaab

Moroccan-inspired open-sided rooms with private pools, overlooking the river on the western edge of the Samburu ecosystem.