Samburu Dik-Dik is a new lodge in Archers Post, Samburu County, close to the stunning Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves. The lodge is also surrounded by remarkable conservancies and by visiting them your contribute to their conservation efforts while immersing yourself in the unique beauty of the Samburu region. The lodge is a perfect setting for individual stays as well as for small group activities such as photography seminars, conservation activities or even meditation retreats; your imagination is the limit!

Our Mission

We are committed to preserving this region’s unique wildlife and landscapes, and we believe that the best way to do this is through sustainable ecotourism that benefit local communities and give our guests a rewarding experience. Our electricity is entirely solar, we collect rain water, plant trees, do our own compost, and our refreshing pool uses only saline water. Although we are next to the Ewaso Nyero river, we do not collect any water from it; in this semi-arid region, we strongly believe the river should be solely reserved for community use. We also work closely with Samburu-owned camp in the region, namely Samburu Riverside Camp, Sabache Camp and Lion’s Cave Camp.

Our Vision

Apart from the mostly acacia trees we found on this very arid land when we aquired it, we are slowly planting drought-resistant indigeneous trees, with a few other well integrated and non-invasive species. We are dreaming of the day this place will be a little forest, with it’s own micro-climate; after less than 2 years, the marobaini and other trees have grown so much, and we have already attracted a nice variety of birds and small mamals! And we want to share our passion with as many as possible.

Nearby Destinations

Whether 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 Sanctuary ?
Doing 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.

Your Host

Martine is a wildlife-passionate Canadian who has had a diverse and fulfilling career as a navigation officer and as a 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 of 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.