Located inside the Samburu National Reserve in Northern Kenya, Samburu Sopa Lodge is built atop high ground allowing panoramic views of the vastness of Samburu shrubland and the hills beyond. 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 at the back of the lounge as it’s open to the wilderness around it.
Fifteen cottages, each with two bedrooms are built in an arch formation on either side of the public areas to surround the waterhole but leaving a wide gap to allow the animals free movement to the water.
All the public areas are spacious and offer uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape. The restaurant and reception are decorated with local artefacts and rich earth colours typical of the Samburu area. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool. Additional activities include a visit to a Samburu village, guided nature walks and bird watching.
