2 Nights 3 Days in Kenya’s Wild North: Your Safari at Samburu Sopa Lodge
Venture beyond the classic safari trail with our immersive 2-night, 3-day package at Samburu Sopa Lodge. Located in the heart of the stunning Samburu National Reserve, this lodge offers a unique and wilder side of Kenya. Designed to reflect the traditional architecture of the local Samburu people, the lodge provides a comfortable and culturally rich base to explore a dramatic landscape teeming with rare and fascinating wildlife. This is the perfect escape for travelers seeking an authentic, off-the-beaten-path adventure.
Why Samburu Sopa Lodge is Your Gateway to a Unique Safari
Samburu Sopa Lodge offers a distinct experience that sets it apart from parks in the south:
- The Special Five: Go beyond the Big Five and seek out the unique wildlife found only in this arid region: the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx.
- Authentic Cultural Immersion: The lodge’s design is inspired by a traditional Samburu manyatta (village), offering an architectural and cultural experience that complements the wildlife.
- Stunning Riverine Location: Overlooking the life-giving Ewaso Ng’iro River, the lodge is in a prime position to watch wildlife come to drink, especially from the scenic vantage point of the lodge’s famous tree platform.
- Excellent Value: Sopa Lodges are renowned for providing consistent quality, great service, and wonderful experiences at an excellent price point, making a Samburu adventure more accessible.
Samburu Sopa Lodge Rates Per Person Sharing:
| Validity | Using Mini Van | Using Land Cruiser |
| 02nd Jan to 31st March | Kes. 29,200 | Kes. 33,200 |
| 01st April to 31st May | Kes. 24,700 | Kes. 27,700 |
| 03rd April to 06th April | Kes. 33,700 | Kes. 36,700 |
| 01st June to 30th June | Kes. 29,200 | Kes. 33,200 |
| 01st July to 31st Oct | Kes. 30,000 | Kes. 34,000 |
| 01st Nov to 21st Nov | Kes. 28,200 | Kes. 34,200 |
| 22nd Dec to 01st Jan | Kes. 30,000 | Kes. 34,000 |
Christmas Supp Kes. 4,500 per person per night Applicable on 24th.25th,26th,31st and 01st Jan
Transport Cost Includes
- Transportation in a shared Land cruiser with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sight-seeing
- Services of a trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide.
- 2 nights’ Full board accommodation at preferred hotel
- Bottled water for use during the safari.
- Game drives as per the itinerary.
Transport Cost Excludes
- Park fees: payable at the park entrance. Driver will guide
- Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, tips etc.
- Drinks and beverages.
Meet and greet by our driver guide at an agreed place in Nairobi who will brief you on the safari before departing to Samburu National Park, crossing the thorny landscape of Samburu County. Samburu national park is known for the presence of unique species such as Gravy’s Zebra, the long-necked Gerenuk, among the wildlife that shares this semi-arid habitat. Arrive in Samburu time for lunch, after lunch proceed for afternoon game drive in search of wildlife such as reticulated Giraffe, Gravy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx and the blue necked Somalia ostrich. Dinner and overnight at your preferred Lodge.
Meal plan: {L, D}
On this day, after breakfast you will spend Full day option in Samburu National park or early morning and afternoon game drives in park, which covers 40 square miles (104 square kilometers). Ololokwe Table Mountain forms a dramatic backdrop to our game viewing. Samburu is also home to the third of Kenya’s giraffe species – the rare Reticulated Giraffe (only found in the Northern parks). This is also where you see the blue-legged Somali Ostrich, the long-necked Gerenuk gazelle and the straight-horned Beisa Oryx antelope. Dinner and overnight at your preferred lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Another early morning game viewing drive at Samburu then back to the lodge for breakfast and check out. Depart after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi. You will have a stopover along the way for a chance to buy souvenirs. END OF SAFARI.
Meal plan: {B}
