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	Bedouin Camp Bedouin Camp Kenya Samburu Bedouin Camp is located on the Western border of Samburu Game Reserve, in the Northern Frontier District of Kenya. This exotoc tented camp experience returns to the original spirit and essence of “safari”, reminiscent of a golden era of romance, adventure and elegance. Close to nature you will be in the heart of the most unforgettable wildlife and scenery. The camp has eight luxury tents (16 beds) located in pools of shade drawn from the Giant Tortilis Acacia Trees and Doum Palms on the white sand banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River. Privacy is ensured in each of the beautifully equipped tents overlooking the leisurely Ewaso Ngiro River where the resident heard of enormous Bull Elephant are all regular visitors.

	Elephant Bedroom Camp Set on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Samburu National Reserve surrounded by doum palms and other beautiful indigenous trees and shrubs sits this small and exclusive camp of 12 luxury tents - all furnished in rustic African style while offering all the comforts expected of a luxury Camp (hot & cold running water, electricity and herbal products). The lounge and dining area offer vibrant safari colours with original oil paintings, soft intimate lighting designed to relax guests returning from an exciting game drive. Huge herds of elephant, prides of lion or the solitary leopard amongst other game are regular visitors around the camp providing excellent game viewing in spectacular scenic background of rugged rolling hills. Dining is a culinary experience with al-fresco breakfast, 3 course lunch and 4 course candle lit gourmet dinner set either under the African sky or inside the well appointed dining area.

	Elephant Watch Camp This exotic camp is perched on the sand banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, beneath big Kigelia and Acacia trees. It is home to some of the largest bulls in Samburu who can often be spotted resting under an acacia tree or picking pods beside the tents. The trees are filled with a multitude of birds and monkeys. The camp accommodates a maximum of ten guests with its wide and breezy desert tents, individually styled, draped with colourful cloth and unusual furniture. Bathrooms are built around trees, giving guests a novel washing experience with plenty of sun heated water and lights. Everything about Elephant Watch Camp is a feast for the senses, with bright swathes of cotton fanning in the breeze, huge cushioned sofas, woven local mats and special beds and furniture made from fallen trees. Menus are a fusion of bush gourmet, fresh from our farm, with tropical fruit and drinks and a selection of good wine. At night, flame torches and lanterns light up the camp along the river.

	Joy's Camp Joy's Camp is built on the site of Joy Adamson's tented home in Shaba National Reserve. The camp overlooks a large natural spring where elephants, lions, buffalos, giraffes, zebras and the rare desert species of Beisa oryx come for a drink. Guests sleep in ten luxury tents set on raised platforms with private decks from which they can view game, enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding hills, relax or just soak in the wonders of Shaba. The spacious tents have an Arabic influence and are decorated with local cloth design, handmade glass and the colourful fabrics of the local nomadic tribes.

	Koija Camp The great north of Kenya is one of the last remaining frontiers of virgin wilderness, unchanged since its creation. Samburu territory is just above the Equator, where the foothills of Mount Kenya merge into the northern desert, just south of Lake Turkana. To share this harsh paradise with its indigenous people, proud nomads whose lifestyle and peaceful coexistence with the surrounding natural environment has changed little over time, is one of life�s truly magical experiences. The camp is not easy to reach, but the best places never are. With only five tents, Koija Camp, run by Samburu tribesmen, is simple, but of an exceptionally high standard. Luxury, here, has been redefined; while there are no vehicles, no electricity nor modern weapons, they offer superbly talented and knowledgeable guides, a satellite telephone for emergencies and medical coverage in case of the need for emergency evacuation, delicious food and stylishly simple aesthetics designed by the well-known designer Anna Trzebinski. The camp's speciality are walking safaris, offering a new kind of bush hikes, one personally tailored to the interests and the abilities of private guests. The duration of the journey, the length of the daily walks and the number of camp changes is entirely dependent on the guest�s wishes. The experience can range from a very relaxed weekend with walks in the morning and evening to an expedition that may traverse hundreds of miles. You will walk with warriors amongst wildlife armed only with their traditional weapons -- a �white� spear, sharp senses and generations of experience and knowledge. For a few magical days, you will inhabit another world. In addition to that, the camps offer immersion into an Africa that few travellers experience: you may happen upon weddings, tribal dances, ritual ceremonies.

	Larsens Tented Camp Larsens Tented Camp is a luxury permanent tented camp set in lush lawns on the bank of the Uaso Nyiro, a river in Samburu National Reserve. The river is the perfect stage for an endless pageant of wildlife - elephants rolling and trumpeting in the shallows, timid impala nervously drinking, baboons and vervet monkeys swinging through the canopy of trees. All 17 spacious airy tents are raised on wooden platforms, nestled between Acacia Trees and Doum Palms, each being named after a bird. All tents are equipped with a private bathroom with running hot and cold water. Enjoy watching the animals from the camp or let the driver take you for a game drive in the park. This is camping in style with casual colonial elegance, hot showers and a surprising degree of comfort with toweling gowns in the tent and comfort able leather safari chairs. Cool green lawns stretch between the tents. The food is excellent and often cooked on barbecues in front of you. Before dinner guests sit with drinks around the camp fire. The mess tent is open on three sides, tables are set with silver and china and dinner is served by candlelight.

	Samburu Intrepids Samburu Intrepids is set on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River and shaded by acacias in the semi-arid Samburu National Reserve. It looks out over riverbanks where elephants, buffalos, zebras and other rarer animals such as the Beisa oryx as well as the long-necked gerenuk come daily to drink. The lodge's common areas include a lounge and bar, a restaurant which is like a big tree house overlooking the river, a swimming pool and a sunbathing garden. Guests sleep in 27 luxurious tents set on stilts, with thatched roofs and wooden terraces which overlook the riverbanks. They feature large 4-poster beds, hand-crafted classic safari furniture as well as ensuite bathrooms with steaming showers, running hot and cold water and flush toilets.

	The Samburu Serena Safari Lodge The rustic Samburu Serena Lodge is located in the center of the Samburu National Reserve. It is set on the hot and arid fringes of the vast northern Kenya within the lands of the colourful Samburu pastorolists. The landscape is home to a variety of rare game and different bird species. Nestled amidst the acacia groves that border the crocodile-filled reaches of the Uaso Nyiro River, the lodge stands centre-stage to miles of lion-stalked grasslands, elephant-studded plains and wildlife-teeming bush. It is also ideally placed for visits to the neighbouring parks of Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserve. Thatched cabins built using exotic African woods create an relaxing atmosphere. All 62 rooms are ensuite and have private verandas with uninterrupted vistas of the languid river and the wildlife it attracts, as well as the countless crocodiles that make the waters their home. 44 of the rooms have two twin beds, 10 have double bed while 8 are family rooms. The outdoor pool has lounge chairs, tables, umbrellas and fresh towels. Communication available via telephone, fax and radio. Samburu details and murals depicting local nature enhance gracious dining and lounge areas. Overlooking the outdoor swimming pool and the meandering Uaso Nyiro River, the open-air dining room serves guests sumptuous international menus, buffets and barbecues alongside authentic African dishes. A full service bar, Kiboko Bar, located in the lodge, is open from 11:30 am. to 2:00 pm. and 5:45 pm. till late in the evening, serving fresh fruit juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee, cocktails, wines, spirits and liqueurs. The pool terrace bar has upper and lower pool terraces. Serving fresh fruit juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee, cocktails, wines, spirits and liqueurs.

	Saruni Samburu Saruni Samburu is a design lodge located on Kalama Conservancy next to Samburu National Reserve, in Kenya�s wild North. Surrounded by a 95,000 hectares private reserve and perched on top of a spectacular viewpoint, its villas and its swimming pool overlook waterholes where the famous Samburu elephant, leopard, reticulated giraffe and Grevy zebra gather to drink. The vastness and the purity of this African landscape, combined with the untouched local culture, will make your wildlife safari a different experience.

	SaSaab Camp Situated above the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, in the arid heart of Samburu land, SaSaab�s tranquil setting offers views towards the Laikipia plateau and of Mount Kenya. The descent from the lush slopes of Mount Kenya, into the semi-desert of Kenya Northern Frontier District, is breathtaking. SaSaab is on Samburu community land, on the Ngutuk Ongiron Group Ranch, known as the West Gate Conservancy. The main area sits on a high rocky ridge allowing one to enjoy the spectacular views through the Moroccan interior and courtyard. The swimming pool is perched on the hill side overlooking the river. Massage & beauty treatments are offered from the privacy of your tent. SaSaab offers a true wilderness experience with excursions into the famous Samburu Reserve known for its large herds of Elephant and the endangered Grevy Zebra. Accommodation is offered in nine Moroccan tents, each over 100 meters squared comprising of a bedroom, sitting room and fully serviced bathrooms. 5 tents have double beds while 4 tents have twin beds. Electricity is solar powered, offering outlets for charging equipment in each tent. All tents have wireless internet connection, cooling fans and a private plunge pool. Strong emphasis is placed on the highest quality and freshest products and the dishes are of a Moroccan influence. Activities include: Day & night game drives, Game walks along the river or in the dry country, Day trips to Samburu Reserve, Mountain biking, Camel Riding and Samburu cultural visits.