Welcome to Samburu Dik-Dik Lodge, your tranquil retreat in the heart of the wild! Our cozy camp is nestled in between Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserves and is bordered by the mighty Ewaso Nyero river; it’s unique location offers an unmatched opportunity to unwind as you explore the beauty and diversity of Northern Kenya’s wildlife and landscapes. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with family and friends, we have the perfect room for you! Kindly consider making your reservation directly with us, as Booking dot com incorrectly changes rates without our knowledge. Samburu Dik-Dik offers a mostly undisturbed natural environment, home to dik-diks, hedgehogs, tortoises, geikos, and a great variety of birds. It is also visited by vervet monkeys, mongoose, rock hyrax, jackals and many other; elephants are also regular passerbys. You will enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool, a walk by the river, and the serene setting to relax and unwind on the shaded veranda after a long day of exploring. The upper terrace offers stunning views of the river and the surrounding wilderness. Both face the beautiful Shaba National Reserve and provide perfect backdrops for a morning coffee, an evening cocktail, to read a book or simply soak up the serenity of the African bush… Dik-Dik House offers three cozy guest rooms, simply decorated and equipped with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, spacious bathroom with hot and cool shower, access to the veranda and the upper terrace, to the pool and to the central kitchen where many friendly and informative discussion start while the chef is preparing your next meal. Your stay includes full and delicious breakfasts, to be enjoyed either on site as the sun comes up, or as a take-away to be carried on your morning game drive, cultural visit, or maybe on top of Mount Ololokwe, on your way to Reteti Elephant Orphanage or elsewhere in the Northern Frontier region. Complete lunch and dinner are also offered on site.

Martine is a wildlife-passionate Canadian who has had a diverse and fulfilling career as a navigation officer and as Project and Product manager. Driven by her love for wildlife and conservation, she also volunteered at a chimpanzee rehabilitation center and for a tree seedling venture. She later joined forces with a conservationist and film-maker in Kenya to assist on documentary productions, proprerty management and caring for chimpanzees. Now retired, she built Samburu Dik-Dik Lodge to stay close to wildlife and share her passion. Employing local community members, using ecological solution and being completely off-grid, the lodge ensures that conservation efforts are linked with the prosperity of the region.

Wheather this is your final destination or you are on your way to more northern destinations such as Marsabit, Ngurunit, Turkana or even the Chalbi desert, we can help you arrange a variety of activities. Interested in: Game drives to Samburu, Buffalo Spring or Shaba National Reserves ?  Excursions to Mount Ol Olokwe (rock-climbing or trekking up the mountain) ? A visit to the Samburu-owned Reteti Elephant Orphanage (and rehabilitation center) ? Do on-foot tracking of rhinos, with rangers, at Sera Conservancy ? Immerse yourself in the rich traditions and heritage of the Butterfly People by visiting an authentic Samburu village ? Let us know and we’ll help you make it happen ! Other nearby destinations include: Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy: part of the larger Matthew’s Range and home to various wildlife species, the conservancy plays a crucial role in conservation and protection of animals, as well as supporting the local communities through various initiatives. Sera Conservancy: known for its successful community-driven conservation efforts, particularly in protecting the endangered Grevy’s zebra and African wild dog populations. Kalama Community Conservancy: an excellent example of how conservation and sustainable tourism can benefit local communities. Westgate Conservancy: renowned for its unique landscape, comprising vast savannas, riverine forests, and rocky hills.