The lodge is built to reflect the architectural heritage of the local communities whose sons and daughters make up the majority of the work force at the lodge. Fifteen cottages, each with two bedrooms are built in an arch formation on either side of the public areas to surround the waterhole but leaving a wide gap to allow the animals free movement to the water.
The lodge is set up on high ground allowing for a panoramic vista of the surrounding shrub and hills. As the name suggests, the lodge is part of the Sopa brand.
Reception & Lounge Areas
The coolness beneath the high ceiling of the circular, grass thatched reception area and its adjacent boutique is a welcome respite from the outdoor heat of the equatorial sun, and its earthen colours and traditional Samburu decorations blend in perfectly with its surroundings. Like all the public areas in the main building, there are no windows and cooling breezes flow freely through the large, amorphous spaces in the walls.
The lounge also has an extremely high ceiling but, by way of a complete contrast, this spacious, comfortably furnished area has no front or side walls whatsoever except for a low, non-invasive safety barrier. As soon as you walk in from the reception, you feel like you are standing on top of the world as you come face to face with one of the most stunning, panoramic views of Africa you are ever likely to see.
And once you have taken a deep breath and recovered from that, you might just notice the nearby waterhole with its regular animal or avian visitors right in front of you.
Swimming Pool
What a pleasure in this arid, semi-desert region with its dry heat and low humidity! Tiled with various shades of blue mosaic tiles, and surrounded by a local flat stone sunbathing area, our large free form pool – with its adjoining children’s pool, outdoor shower, and sunken bar as well as views over the waterhole – provides you with the perfect solution when you want to be outdoors but keep cool at the same time.
Dining
The dining room is on a slightly higher level than the lounge, and it shares the totally open air atmosphere to allow you views over both the waterhole and the panoramic landscapes beyond.
While artistically positioned wall niches house various forms of natural decorations, and the furniture follows traditional designs, the curvaceous buffet tables and live cooking areas offer a wide selection of delicious fusions of different culinary disciplines coupled with garden fresh fruits and vegetables.
Bars
Our tastefully decorated main bar is located against the rear wall of the lounge, and is adjacent to the walkway and sunbathing area around the swimming pool with its shaded sunken bar where you can sit and talk to our Samburu barman at will.
Samburu Sopa Lodge is a 4-star facility located within Samburu National Reserve.
Our guest cottages follow the exterior design of centuries-old, traditional Samburu housing, but the similarity stops there. Instead, our structures have much higher ceilings; far larger windows; much more floor space; and en suite bathrooms.
All our well-spaced cottages have two airy and comfortable, tastefully furnished guest rooms, each with two queen size beds; a large dressing table; a lavishly appointed bathroom; and an open air veranda which overlooks the waterhole.
The two guest rooms closest to the reception area provide for the physically challenged.
Room Types
Unit Types
Standard Rooms
(60 ROOMS)
Double/Twin Room
Single Room
Triple Room
Quad Room - 2 Adults sharing with 2 Children below 16 years
Property Facilities
24-hour Security
Bar
Barbeque Facilities
Eco Friendly
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Available)
Pool
Restaurant
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Disabled Rooms
Electrical Outlets
Hair Dryer
Laundry Service (Available)
Safe
Shower
Activities on Site
Big 5
Nature Walk
Nature Walk (1Hour) - at an additional fee
Bird Walk
Bird Walk (1Hour) - at an additional fee
Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool Facilities (Adult & Children)
Bush Breakfast
A minimum of 12 pax is required. - at an additional fee
Champagne Bush Breakfast
A minimum of 12 pax is required. - at an additional fee
Bush Lunch
A minimum of 12 pax is required. - at an additional fee
Barbeque Lunch & Dinner
A minimum of 12 pax is required. - at an additional fee
BBQ Dinner & Lunch (Out Door) - Lodge
Bush Dinner
A minimum of 12 pax is required. - at an additional fee
Samburu Oryx Airstrip is located within the Samburu Game Reserve and conveniently serves all properties located within the reserve and those just oustide including Samburu Sopa Lodge, Elephant bedroom Camp and Elephant Watch Camp. The geographical coordinates of this airstrip are: latitude -1.299666 and longitude 35.058746 ( Latitude DMS: 1°17'58.8"S, Longitude DMS: 35°3'31.49"E).
By Road
The lodge is 325kms north of Nairobi, a journey during which you will cross the Equator and enter the northern hemisphere. The tarmac stops at a small town called Archer’s Post, and from there it is a 21km game drive on all weather roads to the lodge.
Samburu Sopa lodge is 6 hours drive from Nairobi.
By Air
It is 50 minutes flight from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to Samburu Oryx airstrip.
Guests are met by the Camps representative at Oryx Springs Airstrip and driven to the Camp which is
10 minutes to the Lodge..
Samburu National Reserve can be visited all throughout the year, given the Samburu National Reserve weather and climate conditions. By and large however, Samburu National Reserve is best visited during the dry season which falls in the months of December through March and June through October, which are great times for game viewing in the park.
Things to do and note for the trip
To Note
Passport (make sure the expiry date is at least 6 months after your return)
Vaccination certificates
Travel insurance documents
Prescription medication (containers must have professional pharmaceutical labels)
Safari Vaccinations (consult your medical practitioner)
Please see the baggage regulations on the Flights page
Things to bring with you
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Sunglasses
Binoculars
Safari Clothing
Note book and pencil (for recording your sightings)
Your camera, battery charger plus lots and lots of memory cards
YOUR THIS STAY AT THE LODGE
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
Full Board accommodation (drinks not included)
Eary morning or Late Afternoon Coffee and Tea before safari
Free Wi-Fi, Swimming pool, Information Centre
Evening Bonfire after dinner
EXCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
International flight tickets
Tips and personal expenses
The comprehensive insurance, cancellation and repatriation
Guided Nature Walk, Souvenirs and Gifts, Massage can be paid for at the lodge
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Cancellation
For bookings cancelled or reduced in numbers between 90 and 55 days from the date of arrival, 25% of the contract rate will be charged
For bookings cancelled or reduced in numbers between 44 and 22 days from the date of arrival 50% of the contract rate will be charged
In the case of cancellation within 21 days of the date of arrival, or in the case of a 'No Show", 100% of the value of the booking will be charged
Payment
A 50% deposit is payable on confirmation of booking and the balance is due on collection of client(s) accomodation voucher 90 DAYS prior to arrival of the client(s) at the Lodge(s). Bookings not secured by the appropriate deposit will be released automatically and without prior notification. All payments should be made out to Masai Mara Sopa Lodge Ltd.
