Two canvas tents on raised wooden decks under doum palms and acacia trees at Ashnil Samburu Camp

Tented camp · Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Kenya

Ashnil Samburu Camp

A tented camp overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River in Buffalo Springs National Reserve.

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About the camp

About Ashnil Samburu Camp.

Ashnil Samburu Camp stands above the Ewaso Nyiro River in Buffalo Springs, across the water from Samburu National Reserve, which is about 30 minutes away. The area is known for its northern species: reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx and gerenuk.

Every tent has a small deck over the river. Game drives run morning and afternoon, and there is a pool in the main area.

At a glance

Location
Buffalo Springs National Reserve, on the Ewaso Nyiro River
Accommodation
Tents with river-facing decks, including triples
Game drives and more
Morning and afternoon game drives, guided walks, sundowners
Families
Triple tents
Comforts
Pool, bar

At the camp

Ways to spend the day.

Pool at Ashnil Samburu Camp at night, lit by lanterns, with umbrellas and a thatched building behindPhoto: Ashnil Hotels

What is offered can change with the season and the reserve’s rules. We confirm the details when we plan your stay.

  1. Morning and afternoon game drives

  2. Guided walks

  3. Sundowners

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Photo: Cheetah Safaris, Ashnil Hotels

When to go

The camp through the year.

December to March

A high season for wildlife viewing in KWS guidance. KWS describes the north of Kenya as hot and dry.

April to June

The long rains. KWS says park roads may need four-wheel drive.

July to December

The other high season in KWS guidance, when wildlife is easier to see. Sightings are never guaranteed.

Source: Kenya Wildlife Service.

Where it is

In Samburu.

The camp is inBuffalo Springs National Reserve Part ofSamburu safari region

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Thinking of Ashnil Samburu Camp?

Tell us when you hope to travel, and we will see how the camp fits your journey. Rates and availability are confirmed when we plan.

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enquiries@etanasafaris.com
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+254 795 887765
Office
The Piano Building, Brookside Drive, Nairobi
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Photo: Shafiq Jagani, Maasai Mara
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