Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Elephant Bedroom Camp?

Stays at Elephant Bedroom Camp start from around US$770 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Elephant Bedroom Camp

About Elephant Bedroom Camp

Dine with elephants on the shores of one of Kenya's greatest rivers

For those in search of an iconic safari experience in Kenya, look no further than the luxurious Elephant Bedroom Camp on the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River, a waterway that runs through the heart of the Samburu National Reserve. The camp itself is shaded by doum palms in a green belt of riverine forest, with lovely river views. This elegantly simple camp is reminiscent of a bygone colonial era. Here you'll feast on delicious cuisine beside the river, while keeping an eye out for passing elephants.

Samburu , Kenya

From $770 per person/per night

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12 Rooms

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The property

Shaded by towering trees, the slightly elevated lounge and dining areas are decorated in vibrant safari colours and lead on to a spacious veranda overlooking the river. Breakfast and lunch are served on the banks of the river; four-course candle-lit dinners in the dining room. Private meals can be arranged on request. The main area is an ideal place to unwind in the evening with a drink in hand as you listen to the sounds of the wilderness. Wi-fi available.

The rooms

Elephant Bedroom Camp has just 12 spacious, double tents built on wooden platforms – four with king-sized and eight with queen-sized beds. Each tent is decorated in natural tones with splashes of rich colour in the soft furnishings. There's an en-suite bathroom, complimentary bath products and hot water, and a viewing deck with a private plunge pool, ideal for cooling off after a hot day under the African sun.

Activities

Samburu National Reserve is home to more than 900 elephant, large predators (lion, cheetah and leopard), wild dog, rare species such as the Beisa oryx and 450 recorded bird species. Daily game drives are offered in open-sided safari vehicles and guided by accredited safari guides. Bush breakfasts and dinners, picnic lunches and bush walks can be arranged through your guide. Visit local villages, attend a lecture on Samburu culture, and end the day with sundowners on the riverbank.

Why we love it

There's a true sense of blending in with the wilderness here, from the birds drinking at your plunge pool, the mongoose busying themselves around your veranda, and the starlings eagerly cleaning up the crumbs at breakfast. And that's without mentioning the elephants.

Insiders Tip

Forgo a couple of activities and take some time to enjoy the lodge as it is: you certainly won't be disappointed when the wildlife strolls right past your veranda...

Something to think about

With the roaming animals and the slow, dreamy pace of life, this is a camp that's probably not best suited for energetic youngsters!

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How to book Elephant Bedroom Camp

How do I book Elephant Bedroom Camp?

Elephant Bedroom Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Elephant Bedroom Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Elephant Bedroom Camp?

Stays at Elephant Bedroom Camp start from around $770 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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