subject: Samburu Sopa Lodge Samburu National Reserve Kenya [print this page] Samburu Sopa Lodge is built overlooking the wildlife-rich banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, and is comprised of 60 en-suite rooms, all with balconies from which to view the hills, plains and river surrounding the lodge. Samburu Sopa Hotel is located inside the Samburu National Reserve in Northern Kenya.
Sopa Samburu Lodge is the only hotel in the Samburu National Park with a waterhole on site, this enhances opportunities for game viewing from the comfort of the bedroom verandah or the public areas without interruption. The lodge is built atop high ground allowing panoramic views of the vastness of Samburu shrub land and the hills beyond.
The Samburu National Reserve is home to rare animal's species like the gerenuk, grevy's zebra and baisa oryx in addition to all others including the big five and birds. Samburu Sopa Lodge is situated 325 kms from Nairobi, in the middle of the park, next to the new Oryx airstrip. It is accessible from the main Isiolo - Moyale road at both Ngare Mara as well as Archers post junctions. The lodge was designed in harmony with the architectural heritage of the local communities whose sons and daughters make up the majority of the work force at the lodge.
Fifteen cottages, each with two bedrooms are built in an arch formation on either side of the public around the watering hole. The layout leave opens to a wide entrance allowing the wildlife easy access to water. Meals are served in an open sided restaurant adjacent to the bar and swimming pool all facing the watering hole. Sunsets at Samburu Sopa are amazing to behold as the star- studded African night sets in. The only interruption to this mesmerizing experience is the occasional Lion roar, laughter of the Hyena or sweet flute melodies of Samburu Warriors calling it a day.
Samburu Sopa Lodge is owned and operated by Sopa Hotels & lodges a range of large motel lodges which cater for the middle-market packaged safari customer. The chain of hotels include - Amboseli Sopa Lodge - Naivasha Sopa Lodge Resort - Masai Mara Sopa Lodge - Serengeti Sopa Lodge - Tarangire Sopa Lodge - Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Samburu Sopa Lodge Hotel Accommodation
There are 60 double rooms designed as dual adjacent cottages. The cottages, to a degree, mimic traditional Samburu style architecture. All rooms have ensuite showers, toilets and wash basins. All rooms have a patio/balcony where clients can relax and enjoy superb views of the Matthew ranges, the swimming pool or the water hole (depending on room). Samburu Sopa Lodge has one room designed to accommodate clients who are disabled.
The lodge offers 60 spacious cottage style rooms with verandas. Other room amenities include:
Samburu Sopa Lodge Hotel Restaurant
Meals are served in the main restaurant in buffet style; the lodge also provides waited service. The restaurant is open air and has superb views of the landscape and of the water hole and can accentuate the dining experience should wildlife appear at the water hole during the hot days. The restaurant, lounge and surrounding areas are lit softly in the evenings creating a relaxed ambiance for all the guests to gather around for tea and coffee after the meals. Breakfast times are: 6.30-10.00 AM; Lunch times are: 1.00-3.00 PM; Dinner times are 7.30-9.30 PM. The main bar near the pool and lounge area at the Samburu Sopa Lodge is open throughout the day till midnight.
Sopa Lodge means "Welcome" in the Masai language, and it is with this spirit of hotel hospitality that we invite you to share our piece of heaven. Sopa Lodge calls from the lap of luxury to invite you to experience the Amboseli Lodge, Masai Mara Lodge and Lake Naivasha Lodge in Kenya as well as the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro crater Lodge, and the Tarangire National Park in Tanzania. Sopa Lodges have chosen three of the world's most fascinating and breathtaking sites to host you in Tanzania.
Each of the lodges hosts you in an opulence of African hospitality. The three Sopa lodges in Tanzania flaunt all-suite rooms each with two Queen-sized beds, a lounge equipped with mini-bar, plus self-contained bathroom with showers and tubs and amenities. The views from the rooms are splendid and you can see teems of wildlife and birds right from the luxury of your balcony or solarium.
by: Edwin Muriithi
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