Samburu Sopa Lodge

Samburu Sopa Lodge is built on high ground inside Samburu National Reserve, with wide views over the shrubland and hills. Its cottages form an arc around a waterhole, with a gap left open so animals can come down to drink. It has 60 rooms, a pool and guided stargazing evenings.

Rooms

Rooms are in cottages set in an arc on either side of the main lodge, facing a waterhole. Two interconnecting rooms are wheelchair accessible.

Facilities

• Restaurant and outdoor dining area
• Bar and lounge
• Swimming pool
• Gift shop

Activities

• Game drives in Samburu National Reserve
• Stargazing with telescopes, led by an astrophysicist and Sopa’s cultural astronomers, in a planetarium shaped like a manyatta
• Bush dining and private dinners under the stars
• Bird watching and nature walks
• Bonfire storytelling

Good to know

• Stargazing runs all year, with special events during eclipses and meteor showers.
• Two interconnecting rooms are wheelchair accessible. Tell us about any mobility needs when you enquire.

Every safari is tailor-made. We can book Samburu Sopa Lodge, or another camp of your choice, subject to availability.

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Details checked against the camp’s official website on 9 November 2026.