Samburu Intrepids Camp
Samburu Intrepids is a stylish luxury tented camp set along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve, offering an intimate and immersive safari experience. The camp features spacious, well appointed canvas tents raised on platforms with private verandas overlooking the river, where elephants, crocodiles, and other wildlife are often seen. Known for its excellent guiding, warm hospitality, and access to Samburu’s unique wildlife including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and gerenuk, Samburu Intrepids provides a refined yet authentic base for exploring this dramatic and less crowded safari destination.
Our Review
Samburu Intrepids is a wonderful tented camp that delivers an authentic and memorable safari experience in the heart of Samburu National Reserve. Set along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, the camp feels perfectly placed, with wildlife often visible right from the property and the surrounding landscape adding to the sense of adventure.
One of the things that stands out most is the variety of accommodation options. The camp offers different room sizes, including larger family tents, making it a great choice whether you are traveling as a couple, with friends, or as a family group. The tents are spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed to blend into the natural environment.
The location is truly excellent. Being right by the river means there is always activity nearby, from elephants coming to drink to birds and other animals moving through the area. It also provides easy access to some of Samburu’s best game viewing, including the reserve’s unique species that you do not often see elsewhere in Kenya.
Samburu Intrepids has a genuinely authentic safari feel. The tented style, open spaces, and connection to nature create an atmosphere that is both relaxed and immersive, while still offering the comfort and service you would expect from a high quality camp.
Overall, Samburu Intrepids is an ideal choice for travellers looking for a true Samburu experience with good value accommodation, a prime wildlife rich setting, and a warm, traditional safari ambiance. It is a camp that manages to feel special, welcoming, and deeply connected to its surroundings.
