Welcome to Samburu Dik-Dik Lodge — the newest little gem in Archers Post, Samburu County, perfectly placed near the breathtaking landscapes of Samburu, Shaba, and Buffalo Springs National Reserves. This is where wild beauty meets warm hospitality, and adventure begins right at your doorstep.

Surrounded by remarkable community conservancies, your stay does more than create memories — it supports vital conservation efforts and helps protect this extraordinary corner of northern Kenya. It’s travel that feels good and does good.

Whether you’re dreaming of a solo escape under vast African skies, planning an intimate photography workshop, organizing hands-on conservation activities, or hosting a serene meditation retreat, Samburu Dik-Dik is your blank canvas. Here, the rhythm of nature sets the pace — and your imagination sets the plan.

Come curious. Leave inspired.

Our Mission

We love this land — and we’re committed to protecting its incredible wildlife and landscapes for generations to come. Our approach? Simple: sustainable ecotourism that supports local communities while giving you an unforgettable stay. Here’s how we keep things green and meaningful:☀️ 100% solar-powered electricity
🌧️ Rainwater collection
🌱 Tree planting & on-site composting
🏊‍♀️ A refreshing saline (chemical-free) swimming pool

Even though we’re right beside the beautiful Ewaso Nyero River, we don’t take a single drop from it. In this semi-arid region, the river is precious — and we believe it should remain fully available for local communities who depend on it. We’re also proud to work hand-in-hand with Samburu-owned camps in the area, including Samburu Riverside Camp, Sabache Camp, and Lion’s Cave Camp. By staying with us, you’re helping strengthen local partnerships and community-led tourism. Good for you. Good for the community. Good for the planet. 🌍

Our Vision

When we arrived, the land was mostly hardy acacias holding their ground under the Samburu sun. Beautiful — but we dreamed of more. 🌱 So we started planting drought-resistant indigenous trees, slowly turning open land into the beginnings of a little forest with its own cool micro-climate.

Less than two years later, marobaini, moringa, and other young trees are thriving — and birds and small mammals are moving in too! 🐦🐿️ It’s a growing dream, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Come watch the forest come to life. 🌳

Nearby Destinations

Whether you’re staying with us or heading further north to Marsabit, Ngurunit, Turkana, or even the Chalbi Desert, we’ll help you turn your journey into an adventure. 🚙✨ Ready for some fun?

• 🎒 Game drives in Samburu, Buffalo Springs, or Shaba National Reserves
• 🧗‍♂️ Trek or rock-climb Mount Ololokwe
• 🐘 Visit the inspiring Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
• 🦏 Track rhinos on foot with rangers at Sera Conservancy
• 🌿 Step into Samburu culture with a visit to an authentic village

Just tell us what excites you — we’ll make it happen! And there’s even more to explore nearby:

• 🌄 Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy – part of the stunning Matthew’s Range, rich in wildlife and community-led conservation.
• 🦏 Sera Conservancy – a conservation success story, protecting Grevy’s zebras and African wild dogs.
• 🌍 Kalama Community Conservancy – where sustainable tourism truly supports local communities.
• 🌾 Westgate Conservancy – dramatic savannas, riverine forests, and rugged hills.

Adventure, culture, conservation — it’s all right here.

Your Host

Martine is a wildlife-passionate Canadian whose career has been anything but ordinary — from navigation officer to project and product manager, she’s always followed adventure. Her passion for conservation led her to volunteer at a chimpanzee rehabilitation center and support a tree-seedling initiative. Later, she teamed up in Kenya with a conservationist and filmmaker, helping with documentaries, property management, and even caring for chimpanzees.

Now “retired”, she created Samburu Dik-Dik Lodge to stay close to the wild and share her passion with others. Fully off-grid, eco-friendly, and proudly employing local community members, the lodge connects conservation with community prosperity — proving that protecting nature and supporting people can go hand in hand. 🌿✨