Mid-Range Accommodation in Samburu National Reserve.
Samburu National Reserve lies on the Ewaso Ng'iro River in northern Kenya. All-inclusive rates in 2026/2027 run from about US$250 to US$1,500 per person per night, depending on camp and season. The mid-range river camps cost roughly US$250-450 per person per night, and Ashnil Samburu and Samburu Sopa Lodge are listed in this tier. These are comfortable lodges and tented camps inside the reserve, and they give good value because the rate usually covers meals and game drives.
Recommended mid-range options
- Samburu Sopa Lodge. It sits inside the reserve and is a standard choice for mid-range safari packages. It works well as a base for game drives to see the "Special Five" species.
- Ashnil Samburu Camp. This is a tented camp on the river. It suits travellers who want a bush feel with more comfort than basic camping.
- Soroi Samburu Lodge. It is described as the first lodge built in Samburu National Reserve. One agent lists its full-board rate at US$388 per person per night for 1 July to 30 September 2026 and 20 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Another agent gives non-resident full-board room rates between US$370 and US$525 per night, depending on season. Rates differ between agents, so confirm directly before you put a figure in your final document.
What the rate typically includes
- Accommodation on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Game drives, depending on the package
- Guide services
Costs to add to your pricing
- Park entry fees for non-residents are about US$70 per person per day, paid through eCitizen.
- Transport from Nairobi. The reserve is about 350 km north of the city, which is a 5-6 hour drive or a 1-hour flight.
Mid-range lodges in Samburu fit a market-oriented safari package well. They cost much less than luxury conservancy camps such as Saruni Samburu, which starts from about US$800-1,000 per person sharing, and they still give guests an in-reserve location, river views and elephant sightings. For your KES pricing, convert the US$ rates at the current exchange rate and say which date you used.