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26 Somak Holidays 020 8423 3000 Samburu National Reserve Samburu National Reserve is one of the lesser-known parks, but is nevertheless teeming with wildlife and very popular with our travellers. It's unusual in that the landscape is a mixture of dry desert, and lush forests and savannahs where the Ewaso Nyiro River carves its way through the region. The pockets of lush savannahs are the perfect place for game viewing, where there is no shortage of sightings of the big 3 cats – lions, cheetahs and leopards. Popular safari itineraries that feature Samburu: Cheetah Safari A traditional and our most popular seven-night safari visits Samburu, home to unique wildlife, followed by the Rift Valley Lakes. The final destination is the Masai Mara where vast numbers of plains game and spectacular big cats abide. For more details see page 32. Ashnil Samburu Camp In a perfect position on the river bank south of Ewaso Nyiro River, in Buffalo Springs Game Reserve, Samburu; a stay here gives you unrivalled access to game viewing. The camp is home to just 30 luxury tents carefully spread throughout the lush ground. For more details see page 39. Elephant Bedroom Camp Surrounded by doum palms and other beautiful indigenous trees and shrubs, sits this small and exclusive camp, furnished in rustic African style while offering all the comforts expected of a luxury camp. There are 12 tents with en suite bathroom and large verandah. Saruni Samburu A beautiful, small luxury property surrounded by 95,000 hectares of private wildlife conservancy, and perched on top of a spectacular viewpoint. There are 6 spacious villas and two large infinity pools overlooking a waterhole. For more details see pages 46 and 47. Elephant Watch Camp Elephant Watch is a luxury, eco-friendly camp, offering a superb wildlife experience based on its long links to elephant conservation. All the buildings, including the 6 luxury en suite bedrooms, are made from old fallen trees, solar-hardened earth plaster and sustainably-harvested palm thatch. Samburu Intrepids Samburu Intrepids, situated on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River is a luxury tented camp. There are 28 modern en suite tents. For more details see page 38. Samburu Sopa Lodge The lodge is built on high ground offering panoramic views of the vastness of the Samburu shrub land and the hills beyond. There are 30 spacious well appointed cottages (60 rooms). ! Elephant Watch Camp • Samburu Sopa • Elephant Bedroom Camp • Samburu Airstrip • Samburu Intrepids • Saruni Samburu • Ashnil Samburu