Our Facilities

Even though most of our properties are literally in the middle of Africa’s vast wilderness, we have provided as many facilities and amenities as possible for your comfort. In addition, we have also more than satisfactorily hosted every possible kind of event for our discerning clientele, and all of these are listed in the guide below:

 Amboseli
Sopa Lodge		Lake Naivasha
Sopa Resort		Lake Nakuru
Sopa Lodge		Masai Mara
Sopa Lodge		Samburu
Sopa Lodge		Tarangire
Sopa Lodge
Connecting Rooms ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓  ✓ 
Baby Sitting ✓  ✓  ✓ ✓ ✓  ✓ 
Balloon Safaris       ✓    
Bedroom Kettles   ✓  ✓     ✓
Bedroom Minibars   ✓ ✓     Stocked on request
Bedroom TV’s   ✓       Suites only 
Bird Watching ✓  ✓  ✓ ✓  ✓  ✓ 
Board Games ✓ ✓  ✓ ✓  ✓  ✓ 
Children’s Menu ✓  ✓  ✓ ✓  ✓  ✓ 
Children’s Pool ✓  ✓      ✓   
Conferences ✓  ✓    ✓   ✓ 
Executive Suite ✓  ✓ ✓  ✓   ✓ 
Fishing ✓          
Flying Safaris ✓     ✓  ✓  ✓ 
Gift Shop ✓ ✓  ✓ ✓  ✓  ✓ 
Gym   ✓        
Hairdryers   ✓        ✓ 
Handicap Rooms ✓  ✓  ✓   ✓  ✓ 
Handicraft Market ✓      ✓     
Honeymoon Suite ✓  ✓  ✓ ✓     ✓
Horse Riding   ✓         
Laundry ✓  ✓  ✓ ✓  ✓ ✓ 
Mosquito Nets ✓  ✓  ✓ ✓    ✓ 
Nature Walks ✓  ✓  ✓ ✓  ✓  ✓ 
Outdoor Dining ✓  ✓  ✓ ✓  ✓  ✓ 
Special Diets ✓  ✓  ✓ ✓  ✓  ✓ 
Sundowners ✓  ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Swimming Pool ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Telephones   ✓ ✓      
Traditional Dances ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Turndown Service ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Weddings ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
WiFi   ✓ ✓     ✓

Astro-Tourism FAQs

What is Astro-tourism?

It is stargazing with a twist, combining astronomy, culture and nature under Samburu’s darkest night skies.

Why is Samburu the Ideal destination for stargazing?

  • Kenya is located on the equator, which allows VVIP views of both the Northern and the Southern Hemispheres.
  • Our unique geo-location; Samburu has clear, unpolluted and uninterrupted night skies that allow for clear views of the skies and its celestial bodies.
  • Samburu community has deep cultural knowledge, values and stories making it the ideal destination for this new innovation.

What can I experience at the lodge?

Private dinner under the stars, guided stargazing session using powerful telescopes,binoculars, storytelling around the bonfire while using laser pointers and Planetarium sessions.

Is there a planetarium?

Yes! A manyatta-shaped planetarium offers an immersive sky show session.

Who leads the stargazing sessions?

An Astro-physicist and trained Sopa cultural astronomers blending science with cultural insights.

Can I combine this with a safari?

Absolutely! During the day, you can enjoy exciting game drives where you will have the chance to spot the Samburu Special Five (Grevy’s zebra, Reticulated giraffe, Gerenuk, Somali ostrich and Beisa oryx), rare species found exclusively in the Samburu region. In addition to wildlife viewing, the area is home to an incredible variety of birdlife, making it a paradise for bird watching and bird photography enthusiasts. You can also explore the landscape on guided nature walks, offering an even deeper connection with the environment. All of this blends seamlessly with magical celestial nights, where stargazing under Samburu’s vast, unpolluted skies becomes the perfect way to end your day.

Is it family friendly?

Yes! Kids and adults alike can enjoy telescope viewing, constellation tracing and cultural tales.

Do I need special gear?

No, telescopes, binoculars, and laser pointers are provided as part of the experience.

Is it available year round?

Yes, with special events during eclipses, meteor showers and seasonal celestial highlights.

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