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Samburu National Park landscape of acacia and dry bush

Mid range · Lodge

Samburu Sopa Lodge

Elevated ground in the eastern sector of Samburu National Park

Overview

Samburu Sopa Lodge sits away from the river on higher ground, which gives it long views across the park and cooler evening breezes.

Accommodation is in spacious chalet-style rooms rather than tents, making it a reassuring option for travellers who prefer solid walls, families with young children and anyone nervous about camping.

A floodlit waterhole draws elephant and antelope, and the lodge is well set up for larger groups.

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

Elevated ground in the eastern sector of 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.

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

Room types

Standard room
Chalet room with twin or double beds, en-suite bathroom and veranda.
Family room
Larger chalet sleeping up to four guests.

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Waterhole viewing area
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Wi-Fi in reception
  • Conference facilities
  • Shop

Dining

Extensive buffet dining with Kenyan and international dishes, plus barbecue evenings.

Safari activities available

  • Game drives
  • Waterhole game viewing
  • Samburu cultural performances
  • Birdwatching
  • Guided walks with rangers

Best suited for

Families, groups and travellers who prefer lodge rooms to tents.

Indicative price range

From approximately USD 170 – 280 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.

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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.