Sentrim Samburu Lodge
Sentrim Samburu Lodge is a mid-range accommodation ( 3.5 stars) found in Northern Kenya in Samburu national park just 6 km from its heart. The lodge is situated on the banks of Ewaso Nyiro River in Kenya country, north of Isiolo in Samburu. The lodge is located 345 km north of Nairobi. The lodge has an attractive and interesting shaped view of the hills, park, and surrounding areas. You can be at the lodge either by road or air transport. It takes about 350km (6hr drive from Nairobi to the lodge and 45- 50 minutes flight from Nairobi to Isiolo airstrip then 7 minutes drive from the airstrip to the lodge. Sentrim lodges offer different accommodations to different parts of Africa.
Sentrim Samburu lodge consists of 21 elegant and luxury cottages which reflects the local building style with grass thatched roof and modern comfort , mosquito nets, flat-screen TVS, satellites, hair driers and private wooden balconies and sitting areas ,you relax while enjoying the stunning view of the distant hills and mount Kenya . En-suite bathrooms rooms offer flushing toilet, bathtub/shower with hot and cold running water. Rooms are well decorated and furnished with queen sized beds . Rooms are equipped with excellent and comfortable beddings. There are fire places at the lodge that provides warmth to visitors during nights at the lodges. Rooms are in different categories; single ,double , twin and triple/ family rooms and rooms cost 250$ per night and above ( note that high season rate is different to low season rate)
Sentrim Samburu lodge offers more services and facilities which include; A restaurant that serves delicious type of meals both local and international meals that meets guests appetite ; breakfast ,lunch and different courses of dinner in the main building served by well trained staff ,they also serve Bush dinners, Breakfast as you enjoy the morning sunrise , Bush lunches and bush diners , a well stocked bar with variety of drinks , local ,cocktail , wines, spirits and international beers, a swimming pool that cools off the hot Samburu afternoon , you relax in water while overlooking the spectacular view of Samburu shrub land , mount Kenya and distant hills, Free parking space available, Laundry services available, Free bottled water , WIFI available at the lodge that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends, Healthy and fitness centers with gym ,spa ,saunas, steam bathe etc, business centers with conference halls , wedding meetings , honey moon facilities etc. , Excellent and comfortable beddings, Craft shop available at the lodge with more African style gifts like shoes, safari essentials , Recreational areas available at the lodge like boating , swimming, hiking , and many others.
Samburu national park is among the less-known parks and smallest park found in the northern part near Ewaso Ng’iro river in Kenya in Samburu country. The park occupies the total area of 165square kilometers and 345 km from Nairobi. Samburu country is found in the former rift valley of Kenya. The park is the home of various animals over 200 mammals like; Giraffes, Buffaloes , Elephants , Big cats, leopards, lions , zebras Warthogs, olive baboons etc and 390 species of birds which include; Sun birds , bee –eaters , sunbirds, Tawny Eagles , Grey headed kingfisher , Yellow-billed hornbill and many more birds. There are more accommodations to stay in while in samburu national park; budget, Mid range (moderate) and luxury accommodations which are friendly and affordable to visitors visiting the park. Samburu are sub tribe of the masaai , they are Nilotic people of North –central Kenya. They are semi-nomadic pastoralists with herds of cattle , goat, sheep and camel. There are different activities to do while in Samburu national park include; Game drive ,you spot various animals in the park and around the lodge like; lion , elephants , Buffaloes and many others, bird watching since the park has many different bird species, cultural experience from the local samburu tribe like Traditional dance and food, Nature walks in the park, Big cat tracking, mountain biking, and climbing, Camelback safaris and many more activities. Samburu sentrim lodge is a convenient and affordable place for guests visiting Samburu national park.
