Lion's Cave Camp, Samburu

We had a great time here at Lion’s cave. The location is beautiful and the swimming pool very special. The kids loved playing on the rocks. The only downside is the food - it was served far tooooo late in the evening. While they announce dinner will be at 7.30pm we were still waiting at 8.30pm. After a day of safaris this is too late.

This was my second visit and was not disappointed! A lot has improved, the paths are much better and additional accommodation! The service and staff very friendly and helpful and the meals were adequate. The drinks were nice and cold but there was no ice! Hopefully this will be noted

LION’S CAVE “I googled my symptoms and it turns out I just need to go back to Africa” I am very grateful for this super precise diagnosis which I found on Instagram because it explains everything for me. First of all, it’s not an easy camp to stay at as you should be quite fit and agile to enjoy it. There are no even paths anywhere, steep stone steps each of different height lead to every cottage, reception, eating area, swimming pool. Once you take it into account and put up with it, the place turns out to be really fantastic and the fact that we stayed here twice the same month, once on our way to Ngurunit and then on the way back, proves it beyond any doubt. Though on both occasions we arrived late after 5 pm we still got our lunch served by very young and always cheerful staff. The view from the eating area is just spectacular with Ewaso Nyiro River down there at the bottom where you can also see the most amazing natural football pitch: huge smooth sandy area surrounded by giant rocks supporting the river bank with some boys actually playing ball. The rocks sitting on top of each other create a series of caves that enhance the view. The camp itself looks as if it was etched into the rocky banks of the river. After our meal we are led to a tiny yet cosy cottage with a king size bed, all the necessary shelves and little tables. The bathroom with a shower, washbasin, toilet en suite, nice and clean. And quite funny in fact as the structure of the walls is based on bits and pieces of wood of different shapes. So we climb to our cottage No 2 Gerenuk, take a shower (solar energy ) and sit out on our little terrace which offers the view of the river and the the plains on the other side. Angelo comes and we decide to have dinner in front of our cottage to avoid the climb down from Gerenuk then up to the eating area (and the same on the way back). We get perfect vegetable soup, chicken, rice, vegetables and to make it really an amazing day, Sylvia brings some excellent ice cream. And of course our favourite Tusker! At the end of the month we visit Lion’s Cave once again and stay the cottage Giraffe, a carefully selected cottage with the easiest access. It rains in the afternoon and at dinner we watch a spectacular thunder and lightning show. Yet another incredible show begins the next morning at breakfast which we have sitting at the very edge of the eating area providing an unobstructed view of the river. A sudden roar makes us look to the right just to observe the moment when the slowly flowing, lazy Ewaso Nyiro changes into a pride of roaring lions. It is the first flash flood we are able to watch live: in seconds the swimming pool and the football pitch we saw the boys playing on the other day are gone under brown angrily surging water. Hence, probably, the name of the camp: Lion’s Cave.

Excellent stay. The views are amazing. Accommodation clean and comfortable. Food good, staff wonderful and generous in their hospitality. It's perfectly located to visit the three reserves and Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. We had a wonderful time, thanks to Dan, Rose and team!

We had a fantastic couple of nights staying at Lion’s Cave Camp. Although we were anticipating a good experience, the place still exceeded expectations. The rooms are beautiful, with stunning views from private balconies and from the open bar overlooking the river. The food was at all times excellent. Daniel, Rose and other staff could not have been more welcoming or helpful, and the atmosphere was great. We found Daniel’s deep commitment to community conservation an inspiration. Daniel organised a fantastic game drive around Samburu National Reserve with an expert guide and in just one outing we saw lion, leopard and the special five. We also enjoyed evening walks along the river ravine and a chance to deepen our understanding of Samburu culture. We could not have asked for more and did not want to leave! Highly recommended.