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Samburu Sopa Lodge

Lodge in Samburu

Archer's Post, Samburu National Reserve, Kenya See on the map

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A small tiled pool in the foreground and the large pool of Samburu Sopa Lodge, between a thatched shelter and a terrace with a thatched roof
A twin room under a thatched ceiling, with a carved wooden door open onto the bathroom
A beige-tiled bathroom, with a shower with a curtain, a sink on a curved counter and red towels
The blue mosaic pool, between a thatched shelter and a large thatched building
The restaurant under a huge thatched roof, open onto the acacias and the hills
Blue sun loungers with red towels by the pool, in front of thatched buildings
A room with a four-poster bed draped in white mosquito nets, and two armchairs in front of the large windows
The pool at Samburu Sopa Lodge, its thatched shelter hung with orange life rings and its red umbrellas facing the bush
The lodge seen from above, its thatched bungalows lined up in the dry bush, in front of hills
The bar, its red stools and shelves of bottles, with armchairs in the foreground
The entrance to the Lolokwe restaurant, with wine bottles set on stones, under a large thatched roof
Two towel swans forming a heart on a bed strewn with fuchsia petals
A room with a large bed under an orange cover, beneath a thatched ceiling, with a curved ocher dressing table
A twin room with orange bedspreads and large windows looking onto a terrace
8.9Booking.com129 reviews

About Samburu Sopa Lodge

Samburu Sopa Lodge is a lodge in northern Kenya, 7 km from the Serena Gate of Samburu National Reserve. It has a restaurant, a bar, a shared lounge and a pool open all year. The front desk is open around the clock, with a tour desk and currency exchange. Wi-Fi is free in the public areas.

Location

By road, the lodge is 7 km from the Serena Gate of Samburu National Reserve. Kalama Gate is 11 km away, and West Gate 13 km.

From Nairobi, the A2 road runs through Nanyuki and Isiolo. It reaches Archer's Post, at the entrance to the reserve, in five to six hours. By air, AirKenya and Safarilink fly every morning from Wilson Airport to the Kalama and Buffalo Springs airstrips, in about 1 hour 30 minutes. Safarilink also has a daily direct flight between Samburu and the Masai Mara.

Rooms

The lodge offers 23 m² Deluxe rooms with a queen-size bed, and family rooms. Housekeeping comes every day, and bed linen and towels are provided.

The lodge is wheelchair accessible, with a lowered sink and a toilet with grab bars. A crib is lent free of charge up to 3 years old, on request. An extra bed can be added on request, at extra cost.

Dining

Breakfast is a buffet, with continental, vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free choices. It can also be served in your room. The restaurant serves a buffet with dishes for children, and kids' menus. It caters for special diets on request.

The lodge also has a bar and room service. For days on safari, it prepares packed lunches.

Leisure

The pool is open all year. The shared lounge has a TV. The lodge also has board games and puzzles. Outside, there is a picnic area.

It offers local culture visits, at extra cost.

Map and location

  • Samburu National Reserve650 m
  • Samburu NR-Serena Entrance7 km
  • Samburu NR-Kalama Gate11 km
  • Samburu NR-West Gate13 km
  • Samburu Airport98 km

Distances from the property, as listed on Booking.com.

Rooms at a glance

Deluxe Queen Room

23 m²

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Facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities (additional charge)

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • Happy hour (additional charge)
  • Walking tours (additional charge)
  • Game drives (additional charge)

Food & Drink

  • Fruit (additional charge)
  • Wine/Champagne (additional charge)
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet

  • Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge

Parking

  • No parking available

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service (additional charge)
  • Laundry (additional charge)

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying (additional charge)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities (additional charge)

Safety & security

  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Wheelchair accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

General accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails

Indoor swimming pool

  • Open all year

Good to know

  • Check-inFrom 11:00 to 11:00
  • Check-outFrom 10:00 to 11:00
  • ChildrenFree cot on request, extra bed on request
  • PetsNot allowed
  • PaymentCard or cash
  • Languages spokenEnglish

Conditions as listed on Booking.com on October 25, 2026, to check when you book.

Parks and reserves nearby

The lodge runs game drives at extra cost, and it has a tour desk. It also offers walks, at extra cost. The reserve gates are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Night drives are not allowed in the reserve.

In the reserve, you look for the five northern species missing from the Masai Mara and Amboseli, known as the Samburu Special Five. They are Grévy's zebra, the reticulated giraffe, the beisa oryx, the gerenuk and the Somali ostrich. The elephants come down to drink in the Ewaso Ng'iro at midday. Leopards sleep in the tall acacias on the riverbank.

Tours and guides nearby

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Guest reviews

8.9out of 10
129 reviews
  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.0
  • Free Wifi7.5

Scores left by guests on Booking.com, collected on October 25, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Samburu Sopa Lodge?

In northern Kenya, 7 km by road from the Serena Gate of Samburu National Reserve. Kalama Gate is 11 km away, and West Gate 13 km.

Can you go on safari from Samburu Sopa Lodge?

Yes, the lodge runs game drives at extra cost. The reserve gates are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and night drives are not allowed there.

How do you get to Samburu Sopa Lodge from Nairobi?

By the A2 road, which runs through Nanyuki and Isiolo and reaches Archer's Post in five to six hours. By air, AirKenya and Safarilink fly from Wilson Airport to the Kalama and Buffalo Springs airstrips in about 1 hour 30 minutes.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Samburu Sopa Lodge?

Check-in is from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and check-out from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Does Samburu Sopa Lodge accept children?

Yes, of all ages. Children over 4 pay the adult rate. A crib is lent free of charge up to 3 years old, on request.

What is breakfast like at Samburu Sopa Lodge?

A buffet, with continental, vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free choices. It can also be served in your room.

Is Samburu Sopa Lodge wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The lodge is wheelchair accessible, with a lowered sink and a toilet with grab bars.

Is there Wi-Fi at Samburu Sopa Lodge?

Yes, free of charge, in the public areas.

Our tip

Ask the lodge for a packed lunch and spend the middle of the day by the Ewaso Ng'iro, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At those hours, the elephants and the other animals leave the plains to come and drink. Plan at least two nights: with four game drives, you have time to see all of the Special Five.

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