Kenya Hotels

:: 

 

Larsens camp

 

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

 

LOCATION: In Samburu Game Reserve, on Northern part of Kenya.

  

Access: By road 330Kms (5 hours), from Nairobi. 

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

 

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 20 modern tents.

 

Room décor: 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 & BEVERAGE FACILITIES

Dining tent - open on three sides and facing the river; elegant service by candlelight on tables set with silver and Larsen’s china.

Tent Bar - In the bar, Eric Larsen’s old cabin trunks and pith helmets add to the period flavour. Backgammon or chess played on his original boards.

Larsens Lounge – a small ‘card’ tent 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 canapés 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

 

 RECREATION ACTIVITIES

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 arena

 

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: NIL

 

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