vkonduri
March 3, 2025
I recently returned from a 1-night stay at Samburu Intrepids. The lodge is very nice, with great service, excellent food (Rachel and Anastasia from the waitstaff were great), and comfortable tents with very nice beds. However, the real highlight was the game drives. My guide, Jelly, was incredible – he knew the exact best spots to find the animals and was willing to go to different areas of the park to maximize the sightings despite the short time I was there. In just 2 short game drives, we saw lions, cheetahs, a leopard, elephants, and all of the Samburu "Special Five." Jelly was also very knowledgeable about the animals and ecosystems. He also knew a lot about wildlife photography as well. I also had a chance to visit a Samburu village with Jelly (who is Samburu himself) and a guide from the village (Pilot). This was also a great experience and taught me a lot about Samburu traditions and culture. The in-house naturalist Steve also gave a great talk about Samburu culture as well (he gives nightly talks about different topics). I hope to return again sometime and stay for longer. I highly recommend Samburu Intrepids to anyone visiting this beautiful part of Kenya.