Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp

I had the most amazing experience, from the check in formality, to the dinning experience, the time spent there was really amazing and I’d do it again! I would like to take this moment especially to thank the manager for organizing our bush dinner experience, with thanks to our waiter Trevor, barman, chefs and Steve the naturalist. All of you made our experience amazingly beautiful and we felt at home. Thank you so much to all Samburu Intrapid team.

We had a wonderful stay here for 4 nights in July 2025. Beautiful rooms, beautiful staff and an overall fabulous experience. I’d like to mention Nuno our room attendant - he could not have been more helpful! Thank you Nuno what a lovely man. Also Lucy and Trevor in the dining room were warm, friendly and always keen to know each afternoon what we had seen. We shared lots of laughs and they always made sure we had everything we needed. Our final night dining under the stars was certainly a lovely surprise and such a memorable experience. Thank you to all staff who made that happen.

Samburu Intrepids Tented Lodge I can divide the positives and negatives to help fellow travellers with their decisions . Positives 1. Staff were fantastic ! Trevor an intern working in the restaurant was with us the 3 nights we stayed . Absolute Gem that this lodge has . Professional , responsive , attentive and best of all he would know what we like and got it ready even before we mentioned . He would make a special brew for my wife as she preferred it . Barbara in reception handled all our requirements with a smile and never said no to anything . Simply got it done with a smile . In fact every member of the lodge from luggage team , security , reception , housekeeping , gardeners, the breakfast ladies and maintence treated us with a smile and “ Jambo bwana “ every time and everywhere . 2. Property is lovely and set overlooking a wonderful part of the river 3. Food was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT ! . The presentation , taste , variety and the waiting team delivered on time and with a smile . 4. Fantastic game just a short ride from the lodge . Negatives 1. The land across the river is some kind of local settlement so no wild animals came to drink water anytime of the day or night . Most lodges have some kind of water hole so guests enjoy watching wild life while seating on the observation deck over looking the river . But this was totally lacking here . 2. Electricity is rationed 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm and then 12.00 midnight to 5.00 am . 3. Wifi is only available in reception block but none in the rooms . 4. It’s is one of the furthest lodges so a bit of a drive to the game . So all in all , I enjoyed my stay at Samburu Intrepids and I will return . No doubt as the positives do out weigh the smaller negatives . Thank you all at Samburu Intrepids .

We had an amazing stay here. Highlights included the luxury tents, the wakeup calls for morning safari delivered in-person with freshly-brewed Kenyan coffee and a cookie, the friendly and helpful staff, our guide Jelly (be sure to request him!), the view from our tent, and the incredible wildlife sitings. Book direct rather than as part of a tour- Terry (via email) will help you with everything including the best flights. Booking direct alsogets you the best prices and local guides like Jelly.

This was the second trip I had made to Kenya and the accommodations just keep getting better. The people are so very kind and the food was amazing. The room was super comfortable. The staff were very helpful in getting my 89 year old mom to her room and around the property. I wish I could have stayed longer. I even got to celebrate my birthday 🎂 and was sung to in Swahili.

We really enjoyed our 2 nights inside this national reserve. The showers were hot, the service was exceptional and included a hot coffee and cookie delivery wakeup call. An armed security guard protected us during the nature hike outside the camp. We got to see the special five animals on our 2 game drives. An Elephant walked by after dinner!