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Larsens Tented Camp

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism Classification): 04****

Set in lush lawns on the bank of the Uaso Nyiro River in a tranquil and natural setting amidst the shadow of many trees.

Location

In Samburu Game Reserve, on Northern part of Kenya.

Access

By road 330Kms (5 hours), from Nairobi. Airstrip served by daily scheduled flights from Nairobi, to Masai Mara and thrice a week from Meru National Park.

Climate

Very hot and dry with temperatures averaging 29 degrees C (85 degrees F) during the day and warm nights.

Hotel Details

Number of Rooms

20 modern tents.

 

Room dcor: Spacious airy tents facing the river, all raised on wooden platforms, and with each named after a bird.

 

Room amenities: En-suite facilities, towelling gowns and comfortable leather safari chairs.

 

Special feature: Unique animals found in the reserve and Larsens is all about peace and tranquility in this regard, children below the age of 7 are not allowed at the camp.

Food & Drink

  • Dining tent - open on three sides and facing the river;elegant service by candlelight on tables set with silver and Larsens china.
  • Tent Bar - In the bar, Eric Larsens old cabin trunks and pith helmets add to the period flavour. Backgammon or chess played on his original boards.
  • Larsens Lounge a small ˜cardtent stocks a number of board games and a library of magazines and wildlife books.
  • Special functions like champagne breakfast on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro after early morning game drive and Samburu Sunset - an early evening cocktail party on the banks of the river or on top on one of the small hills overlooking the river. Drinks and canaps are served as the sun sets painting the landscape pink

General Facilities

  • Bureau de Change and use of Credit Cards - All major credit cards are accepted.
  • Communication telephone services are available at the reception.
  • Gift shop

Recreational Facilities

  • The Camp Fire - many a tale is exchanged around the fire each evening.
  • Tree-house ideal for sundowners
  • Game viewing drives In the early morning and late afternoon
  • Leopard/ crocodile viewing and feeding in the evenings at Samburu Lodge
  • Samburu Dancing in the afternoons at Samburu Lodge aren

 

 

Current Situation
19.05.2012


partly cloudy
29°C
Sunrise 06:22:00
Sunset 18:13:00

Today's Forecast
19.05.2012


fair
24 °C (Low)
30°C (High)
 

Tomorrow's Forecast
20.05.2012


partly cloudy
24 °C (Low)
30°C (High)
 

 
airOn request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.