Soroi Samburu Lodge — Guest Information Guide

Your Stay

In & Around Your Room

[Photo — guest room interior] Guest room at Soroi Samburu Lodge, canopy bed opening onto the private balcony

Children

Welcome throughout, always accompanied by an adult.

Electricity

Solar power with backup generator. Flag high-power appliances to the manager; switch off lights when not in use.

Lighting

Room lighting is solar-powered; please switch off when you leave your room.

Mini-Bar

Provided in Superior and Executive Villa rooms. Ask reception if you'd like anything specific stocked.

Showers

Hot and cold day and night. A steel bucket collects cold run-off while hot water comes through — stewards reuse it for cleaning and plants.

Turn-Down & Wake-Up

Evening turn-down with hot water bottles on request. Your steward checks nightly for your preferred wake-up time and morning drink.

Valuables

A safe is provided in every room. Please leave the safe door open on checkout.

Drinking Water

Filtered mineral water at the bar and via in-room dispensers — safe to drink and to brush your teeth with.

Community & Bed Night Fees

Bed night fees are included in your stay and paid to the local community at the end of each month — one of the ways the lodge practises responsible tourism.

Find Your Way

Around the Lodge

The official illustrated map of the property — swipe to explore, or tap to view full size.

[Photo — aerial view of the lodge] Aerial view of Soroi Samburu Lodge on the Ewaso Nyiro river

Illustrated map of Soroi Samburu Lodge — Staff Quarters, Tour Leader Tents, numbered guest units, Public Area, The Nest, Laundry, Pool & Sundowner Deck, Spa, and Conference Centre along the Ewaso Ng'iro River

Public Area, The Nest, Laundry, Pool & Sundowner Deck, Spa and Conference Centre, with Staff Quarters and Tour Leader Tents (TL1–4) upriver and numbered guest units 1–13 along the riverbank.

Dining

Meals & Beverages

The main dining area is a warm, inviting space for every meal — or enjoy yours on the river deck, by the pool, or in the privacy of your room.

[Photo — kitchen at work] Soroi Samburu Lodge chef preparing a dish in the kitchen

Breakfast6:30 – 10:00 am
Lunch1:00 – 2:30 pm
Dinner7:30 – 9:30 pm
Lodge fireplaceFrom 6:00 pm

Extra Meals — Payable Directly

Extra Lunch (adult)USD 40

Packed / Takeaway Lunch (adult)USD 35

Extra / Takeaway Lunch (child)USD 20

Drinks are billed according to consumption unless you're on an inclusive package. Your waiter will give you a daily voucher — sign it and add your room number; your final bill is ready at reception just before departure.

Let your guide know the day before for a picnic breakfast or lunch. Special dietary requirements are always welcome — just let the Lodge Manager know.

Pool & Spa

Rim-Flow Pool, Spa & Sundowner Deck

[Photo — rim-flow infinity pool facing Koitogo Hills / Mount Ololokwe] Soroi Samburu Lodge rim-flow pool at golden hour

Swimming pool8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Pool towels are provided poolside — no need to bring one from your room. There is no lifeguard on duty; children must use the children's pool under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

The Spa

Recently remodelled. Book your session through reception. The full treatment menu — massages, facials, manicures & pedicures, and signature body scrubs — is below.

[Photo — spa treatment] Massage treatment in progress at the Soroi Samburu Lodge spa

Soroi Samburu Lodge Ashe Spa menu, page 1 — massages

Soroi Samburu Lodge Ashe Spa menu, page 2 — beauty treatments, body scrubs and etiquette

View Full Spa Menu (PDF) 2 pages · tap to open or zoom

[Photo — Sundowner Deck] Sundowner Deck at Soroi Samburu Lodge overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro river

As the sun dips below the horizon, the Sundowner Deck is the place to be — fine wines and signature cocktails overlooking the Samburu wilderness.

Game Drives

Into the Reserve

If you've booked a game package, your adventure happens in our 4x4 safari-equipped Land Cruisers — you may share the vehicle with other guests. Let us know in advance if you'd prefer a private vehicle.

[Photo — your guide] Soroi Samburu Lodge guide in the game drive vehicle

Morning game drive6:00 am, picnic breakfast — or lodge breakfast up to 10:00 am
Afternoon game drive4:00 – 6:30 pm

Shared Game Drive Rates

Per adult (min. 2, shared)USD 115

Per childUSD 70

Exclusive vehicle — peak seasonUSD 400/day

Exclusive vehicle — shoulder/green seasonUSD 350/day

Activities

Beyond the Game Drive

All bookings can be made through reception or your Lodge Manager.

Private Bush Breakfast

An exclusive breakfast in the heart of the savannah, prepared before your eyes by our chefs.

Minimum 2 guests USD 110 per adult · USD 55 per child

Bush Walk

Learn about medicinal plants, birdlife and animal tracks with your guide. Approx. 2 hours.

Adults only · Minimum 2 guests USD 75 per adult

Cultural Visit to a Samburu Village

Experience Samburu traditions and daily life alongside Samburu women — from milking animals to preparing traditional meals. 12km, approx. 20-minute drive.

Minimum 2 guests USD 65 per adult · USD 35 per child

Exclusive Sunset Dinner at the Boma

A traditional outdoor dining experience around a bonfire in a Samburu boma, overlooking a waterhole. Buffet of local and international dishes, with stories, music and dance from the Samburu people.

Minimum 12 guests USD 60 per adult · USD 30 per child

[Photo — Samburu cultural dance] Samburu warriors singing and dancing at Soroi Samburu Lodge

Birdwatching in Camp

Samburu is home to over 400 native bird species. A local bird guide leads you along the Ewaso Nyiro river forest line, including the Somali bee-eater and Somali ostrich.

Approx. 1 hour Free

[Photo — red-billed hornbill] Red-billed hornbill spotted near Soroi Samburu Lodge

Underground Photographers' Hide

A year-round hide accessible directly from the lodge, with comfortable swivel chairs and space for up to 4 guests. Booked on a shared or exclusive-use basis, subject to availability. Free to use during the wet season.

3 hrs shared, ground package (min. 2)USD 60

3 hrs shared, full board (min. 2)USD 120

Exclusive use, 24 hrs (max. 4 guests)USD 1,040

Full-Day Excursion — Reteti Elephant Sanctuary

A community-managed elephant sanctuary caring for orphaned and abandoned calves since 2016. Your visit directly supports its conservation work.

Minimum 2 guests · Entrance fee payable directly USD 445 per vehicle + USD 75 pp entrance · USD 50 per child

Groups of more than 6 receive a further 10% discount on select activities — ask reception for details.

Soroi Kids Club

Young Adventurers Welcome

At the Soroi Kids Club tent, children unleash their imagination and curiosity through activities suitable for all ages — from bush survival skills to storytelling and craft.

Samburu's Creation

A guided "smelly mocktail" party using scents found around camp.

Samburu Snapshots

Kids get a special camera to capture the small, easily-missed details of nature.

Map Sticks

Learn traditional Samburu wayfinding by building a landmark stick during a short walk.

Bow & Arrows

Bush survival techniques, making and aiming bow and arrow at a target.

Wildlife Reporter

Kids act as "Animal Planet" reporters, writing about the lodge, its wildlife, or the Samburu people.

Bird Spotting

Learn how beak shape reflects diet, and why the Special Five are adapted to Samburu's arid habitat.

Bush Walks

From reception to the water point, spotting birds, tracks and wilderness signs.

Cultural Activities

An introduction to Samburu warrior culture and lifestyle; longer stays can include village visits.

Animal Presentation

Kids choose an animal, research it with the naturalist, then present to the group.

Wood/Sandstone Carving Workshop

For young rangers aged 13–17.

Crazy Animals

A drawing game combining body parts from different animals into one "crazy animal."

Northern Specials

The Samburu Special Five

Samburu National Reserve is renowned for five species endemic to Northern Kenya, rarely seen further south.

Grevy's Zebra Equus grevyi

The largest and most endangered zebra species — known for its narrower stripes, white underbelly, larger ears and more donkey-like build than other zebras.

[Photo — reticulated giraffe] Reticulated giraffe near Soroi Samburu Lodge

Reticulated Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata

Distinguished by a striking coat of large, polygonal patches resembling a net — a pattern that helps it blend into the surrounding acacia trees.

[Photo — Beisa oryx] Beisa oryx near Soroi Samburu Lodge

Beisa Oryx Oryx beisa

A large antelope with long, straight, backward-curving horns, exceptionally well adapted to arid and semi-arid conditions — able to survive without water for long periods.

Gerenuk Litocranius walleri

Its name means "giraffe-necked" in Somali. The long neck and legs let it reach acacia leaves and branches other antelope can't access.

[Photo — Somali ostrich] Somali ostrich near Soroi Samburu Lodge

Somali Ostrich Struthio molybdophanes

Native to the Horn of Africa, identifiable by its distinctive blue-grey neck and legs — well adapted to this arid landscape.

Services

Payment, Currency & Laundry

Payment for Extras

We encourage cashless payment — Visa and Mastercard, mobile money, or online platforms such as Pesapal and DPO. Credit card payments attract a 5% surcharge.

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Indicative reference rate only — ask reception for the lodge's applied rate at time of payment.

Laundry — available per the laundry list in your room. Weather permitting, items are washed and returned within 24 hours; place items in the basket and complete the list.
Tipping — not mandatory. Tip individual staff directly, or place a tip in the reception tip box, shared equally by the team (excluding your driver/guide).

Sustainability

Community & Wildlife Conservation

Soroi Samburu Lodge is an eco-friendly lodge built with local materials, running on solar power with a backup generator, and does not allow single-use plastics. Community bed-night fees are paid monthly to the local community.

Through our partnership with Community & Wildlife Conservation (CWC) — a grassroots initiative founded in 2020 — your stay directly supports education, healthcare, hygiene support, women's and youth empowerment, and anti-poaching efforts across the communities surrounding Soroi properties.

Give back directly:
M-Pesa Paybill 542 542 · Account 01903829176350
Bank transfer — I&M Bank Limited, 14 Riverside Branch · Bank code 57 · Branch code 19 · SWIFT IMBLKENA
Account name: Community and Wildlife Conservation
community-wildlife.org · +254 799 417 689 · impact@community-wildlife.org

Safety

Your Wellbeing

In Case of Fire

Exit the room immediately and move to a clear area — do not stop for belongings.
Report any fire to a staff member immediately.
Proceed to the assembly point at the Lodge entrance for a head count.
Do not re-enter until management has declared it safe.

Night Safety

Soroi Samburu Lodge is unfenced — wild animals surround you. Guards protect the lodge 24/7, and an askari will accompany you around the lodge at night. Please do not walk alone at night — call reception for an escort.

Emergencies & Medical

For anything unexpected, contact Reception, Security, or the Lodge Manager via the intercom. The lodge has a resident nurse and can arrange transport to the nearest medical facility if needed.

General Manager (Wycliffe)+254 758 585 932

Assistant Manager (Bernard)+254 758 584 138

Smoking is prohibited in public areas per Kenyan law; designated smoking zones are available outside your room.

Soroi Collection

The Soroi Collection

Soroi Samburu Lodge is one of eleven properties across Kenya, each with its own character and its own landscape. From the Maasai Mara to the coral coast, the collection is bound by a common standard — genuine, unhurried, and rooted in place.