Situated just 50 meters away from the Samburu National Reserve, visitors will get the opportunity to view sights of the many wild animals including the famous big five within the camp and at the comfort of their own tents.
NASHIPA ECO CAMP
Superb wildlife viewing from the camp and its rooms are combined with bush drives, sundowners, bush breakfasts by the Ewaso Nyiro River, visits to the cultural villages / bomas (‘Manyattas’) located just 150 meters away from the camp, game walks by our experienced tour guides ARE also an experience of a lifetime. Visitors can walk accompanied to the nearest primary and nursery school to learn ABOUT the education systems. Visit a typical Samburu Cultural Boma gives away to learn about traditional hunting techniques, fire making and enjoy local music and dancing. Or we can help you plan a traditional wedding.
Children are welcome! We are able to provide meals at different times to suit children and bedtimes and offer babysitting for those who wish to stay in the communal areas after their children have gone to bed.
We do ask you to take responsibility for the safety of your children at all times. The camp environment may be hazardous for small mobile children unless they are fully minded by an adult as a result of the lack of fences at the edge of some communal areas.
Those interested in community projects can spend time with local women to learn about beading techniques, or visit a local school or health clinic built with funds from an individual donor. These encounters are dignified and respectful, with none of the hustle and bustle of many community visits in other parts of Kenya. As for those needing souvenirs for their families back at home, the camp has a well-equipped curio shop with various traditional Samburu artifacts, prices are negotiable while free samples can be provided. Commissions can be provided either through reduced rates, Samburu jewelry or free meals upon negotiations with the visitors.
JAMES LEKADAA OWNER
We take your safety and security extremely seriously. We have an emergency procedures protocol and are in radio contact with neighboring Samburu National Reserve rangers, KWS camp, Kalama Community wildlife conservancy. We provide full information on arrival to help you stay safe during your time with us and to ensure we all respect the wildlife and the natural environment around us.
Ultimately, however, this is a wildlife area and you visit us at your own risk.
The main house (Sampur hall) at the front of the site offers spectacular views to the river and Koitogor hills where the famous lions rock sits.
Our in-house trained chef has put together a range of creative dishes rooted in European and African cuisines. Barbecues can be organized by the lounge or out in the bush, and enjoyed with a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included and consist of local favorites or a wide variety of continental dishes and of course our Chef can create to meet your food and dietary requests.
Constructed entirely out of local materials, the camp is located a short distance from the Ewaso Nyiro River. The river is a haven for wild animals especially in the early mornings and evenings when they come for water. Our wonderful tents can accommodate two to four people. Each one offers a slightly different experience, tucked away with views up the valley or views of the plains of the Samburu National reserve or overlooking the great Ewaso Nyiro River, where you can see as far as the elephant bedroom, where hundreds of elephant families can be seen. All are designed in an ‘open to the bush’ style with opportunities for viewing wildlife safely.
WE ALSO HAVE PLENTY OF PROTECTED OPEN SPACE FOR YOU TO BRING YOUR OWN TENT AND ENJOY OUR CAMP.
COME SEE OUR SAMBURU SPECIAL 5 RARE SPECIES
ENJOY WATCHING THE RARE GREVY’S ZEBRA IN SMALL HERDS GRAZING, FAMILIES OF RETICULATED GIRAFFES GROOMING THE ACACIA TREES, MALE AND FEMALE SOMALI OSTRICH AND THEIR AMAZING SPEED, THE INTERESTING MARKINGS ON OUR BEISA ORYX, AND OF COURSE THE QUIZICAL LOOKS FROM THE CUTE LITTLE GERENUKS.
AND THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING, WE HAVE LIONS AND THEIR CUBS, LEOPARDS HANGING IN THE TREES, CHEETAHS DASHING FROM TREE TO TREE, ELEPHANTS PLAYING IN THE MUDDY RIVER, THE STRANGE FAMILY DEVISIONS IN THE IMPALA CULTURE, AND OF COURSE THE GREATER AND LESSER KUDUS. SPOT THE SMALL DIK DIKS RUNNING THROUGH THE BRUSH. LAUGH AT THE FUNNY WARTHOGS AND SPOTTED AND STRIPED HYENAS. BUT TRY NOT TO LAUGH AT THE BABOONS, THEY’RE SOMEWHAT SENSITIVE
WE OFFER A WIDE SELECTION OF ACTIVITIES FROM WILDLIFE SAFARIS, BUSH WALKS, EXCURSIONS TO LOCAL TOWNS AND SAMBURU VILLAGES, SUNSETTER PICNICS AND A PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SAFARI GUIDED BY OUR PROFESSIONAL GUIDES. THESE CAN ALL BE PLANNED IN ADVANCE OR DECIDED UPON YOUR ARRIVAL.
Nashipa Cultural Tented Camp and Eco Lodge p.o.box 447-60300 Isolo Kenya
