Elephant Bedroom

Northern Kenya


Twelve absolutely superb riverfront tents that are so luxurious even budding princesses will feel a little overwhelmed by the surroundings. Exactly how luxurious are we talking? Well, when was the last time you saw a tent that came with a private plunge pool?


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Northern Kenya attractions

1. Umoja Village

4.05 MILES

There are a number of Samburu villages in the area that welcome paying visitors. Probably the best one is Umoja, which was originally founded as a refuge…

2. Samburu National Reserve

4.87 MILES

The most popular park in northern Kenya, Samburu's dominant feature is the Ewaso Ngiro River, which slices through the otherwise bone-dry country. The…

3. Buffalo Springs National Reserve

6.21 MILES

The twin sister of Samburu National Reserve, which sits on the opposite, northern side of the river, Buffalo Springs has a wide variety of animals,…

4. Shaba National Reserve

8.05 MILES

Shaba, with its great rocky kopjes (isolated hills), natural springs and doum palms, is more physically beautiful than the nearby national reserves of…

5. Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy

8.71 MILES

Eight kilometres north of Archer’s Post, and abutting the northern boundary of Samburu National Reserve, is this 384-sq-km wildlife conservancy, which…

6. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

28.15 MILES

While this massive 222-sq-km conservancy, just south of Isiolo, could boast about its luxury lodges, stunning scenery and astounding wildlife activities,…