Samburu Sopa Lodge
Samburu Sopa Lodge
Samburu Sopa Lodge lies on elevated land within the Samburu National Park, located in Northern Kenya. Designed with local Samburu community influences, the lodge commands views across shrubland and distant hills with animals given space to roam freely between the main area and cottages. Accommodation is set out in a semicircle, facing a waterhole frequented by wildlife. A panoramic view is enjoyed from the high-ceiling lounge and the bar located to the back of the lounge as it’s open to the wilderness around it.
The slightly raised dining area serves meals created with fresh garden ingredients displayed on traditionally designed buffet tables. The swimming pool is large and inviting with an adjoining children’s pool and wide, stone bathing area for guests to enjoy. Views over the waterhole are possible from the outdoor shower and sunken bar, creating the perfect place to unwind. Bush dinners, sundowners with canapés, and traditional dances are just a few of the extras guests can enjoy during their stay.
Location
Samburu National Park is located five hours north by road from Nairobi, with the Samburu Sopa Lodge situated 13 miles from a rural town known as Archer’s Post. If guests wish to fly from Nairobi, the flight will take 90 minutes from Wilson Airport.
Rooms / Tents
Rooms are subtly decorated, boasting colors of orange, beige, and brown. Cottages made of stone with a rounded thatch roof contain two bedrooms each, totaling 60 rooms. Each room comprises two queen beds, a writing or dressing table, and en-suite bathroom with a shower, toilet, and basin. Large windows and high ceilings give the rooms a spacious feel while the low stone-walled veranda is the perfect place to unwind.
Amenities
- Outdoor Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Children’s Menu
- Swimming Pool
- Lounge
- Children’s Pool
- Gift Shop
- Sunken Pool Bar
- Board Games
- WiFi in Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Adjoining Rooms
Game Viewing / Activities
Samburu Sopa Lodge offers guided bush and nature walks alongside the Ewaso Nyiro River while game drives in enclosed 4×4 vehicles take guests into the heart of Samburu National Park. Here, safari-goers have a chance to spot an array of intriguing wildlife, such as the Grevy’s Zebra, Somali Ostrich, and Beisa Oryx.
Keep a lookout for lions, leopards, and elephants as you travel the marked roads through the Reserve. Samburu National Park is known as an incredible bird-watching destination where just under 400 bird species can be found, offering a chance to spot the Greater Kestrel to the Mariqua Sunbird.
All experiences and stays are brought to you by Adventure In The Wild Safaris.
