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Perched along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River with the dramatic Ol Olokwe mountain as its backdrop, Ashnil Samburu Camp offers a serene luxury tented safari experience in Buffalo Springs. The camp features 19 exclusive luxury tents, each with a shaded deck overlooking the river and surrounding plains. Guests can unwind in an outdoor swimming pool, lounge bar, restaurant, and garden overlooking the savannah. The on-site restaurant serves a delightful mix of international, oriental, and traditional African cuisine. A variety of safari experiences, including game drives, guided nature walks, cultural visits to Samburu villages, bush meals, and sundowners, are available on request, making this an ideal base for a relaxed yet immersive Samburu safari.
The Luxury Tents at Ashnil Samburu Camp offer a refined safari retreat infused with warmth and natural charm. Each tent features elegant parquet flooring, a comfortable dressing and seating area, secure luggage storage, and plush mosquito-draped beds. Guests step onto their private deck to gaze across the Ewaso Nyiro River, where wildlife gathers beneath towering doum palms. En-suite bathrooms are discreetly modern, ensuring comfort after a day in the bush. Tents are well-spaced for privacy and quiet; every detail, from the décor to the layout, is designed to balance authentic safari ambiance with functional elegance.
Ashnil Samburu Camp also offers Family Tent configurations with spacious designs accommodating doubles, twins, and triples. Each maintains the same level of comfort as the Luxury Tents: private decks overlooking the river, comfortable seating and dressing areas, and en-suite bathrooms. These tents are perfect for families or small groups, blending privacy with togetherness in a safe, inviting safari-style setting.
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Children Friendly, Communal Dining, Disabled Friendly , Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Private Vehicle (Available)
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Massages, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Big 5, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Venture on foot with a knowledgeable naturalist into the heart of this semi-arid wilderness. Learn to identify unique plants and tracks, uncover birdlife, and explore Samburu’s distinct ecosystem from a Traveller’s perspective that game-drives alone can’t offer.
Set out in a custom 4×4 vehicle with a professional guide into Buffalo Springs Reserve. Discover rare Samburu wildlife, including reticulated giraffes, gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and beisa oryx—against a backdrop of dramatic landscapes. Drives in the golden light of morning or the glowing hush of late afternoon offer unforgettable photographic moments.
Begin your day with a gourmet bush breakfast served under acacia skies, paired with chilled sparkling wine. Surrounded by the early morning calls of birds and the soft light of dawn, this experience elevates your safari with unforgettable ambience.
Enjoy al fresco meals in the heart of the wilderness—whether a fiery bush BBQ lunch or an elegant dinner under lantern light. Let the natural soundtrack of the reserve and a personalized menu turn dinner into a memorable safari highlight.
Dine poolside with exclusive service by the lounge’s soothing water edge. With soft lighting, thoughtful cuisine, and river views, this intimate dinner setting is perfect for special celebrations or quietly savoring the evening.
Unwind with a sundowner cocktail in hand at a chosen location by the river or on a scenic terrace. As the sky paints shades of gold and crimson, let the tranquility of Samburu create a perfect moment to toast the day’s adventures.
