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Elephant Watch Safari CAMP

 

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

 

LOCATION: In the Samburu Game Reserve, Northern Kenya.  Access: By road 01 330Kms (5 hours), past Mount Kenya region.

By air – 50 minutes on scheduled flights to Samburu Airstrip served by daily scheduled flights from Nairobi, to Masai Mara and thrice a week from Meru National Park.

 

DESCRIPTION: The exotic Camp is perched on the sand banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, beneath big Kigelia trees and Acacia Elatiors. It is home to some of the largest Elephant 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. At dawn a gentle chorus echoes overhead announcing the new day in the wild.

 

NUMBER OF ROOMS:

 The camp, which is eco-friendly, has been specially constructed for comfort and coolness, accommodating a maximum of 10 guests with its wide and breezy desert tents, individually styled, draped with colourful cloth and unusual furniture.

 

Room décor: 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.

 

Room amenities: Bathrooms are built around trees, giving our guests a novel washing experience with plenty of sun heated water and lights.

 

Special feature. Elephant Watch Safaris was selected as a world "hot spot" by Conde Nast Traveller in 2002 voted Best Tented Safari by The Week magazine in 2003

 

 

 

 

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES: A tradition at Elephant Watch Camp, our Sundowners are a great way to conclude your day. Our Sundowners are located at our "top of the world" spot, with a breathtaking vista to observe the sunset. Enjoy a refreshing drink while you watch the Samburu warriors dance in the glow of a fire they created using their "firesticks."

Menus are a fusion of bush gourmet, fresh from our farm, with tropical fruit and drinks and a selection of good wine.

 

GENERAL FACILITIES: Books, films and information on elephants are provided for guests. At night, flame torches and lanterns light up the camp along the river.

 

RECREATION ACTIVITIES:

Elephant Watching begins on arrival. Our Elephant Watch guides meet their guests at either of the two airfields and drive them gently through the Reserve spending time with many of our well  

known elephant families as well as introducing them to some of the particular Northern inhabitants - the slim necked Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy Zebras and over 400 species of birds. A special visit to Save the Elephant Research Centre can also be organised.

Each day opens with a new adventure. Early morning or evening bush walks along well-travelled elephant paths or collecting medicinal plants and honey and always accompanied by our Samburu Warriors. At times one can witness the great river crossings of camels and cattle, fire making and Samburu ceremonies.

 

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: NIL

 

 CLIMATE:   Very hot and dry with temperatures averaging 29 degrees C or  85 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. Warm nights.