Why stay at Samburu Simba Lodge
- 72 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- Spa, Wellnes
- Amenities
- Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Wellness, Wifi, Wi-Fi, Restaurant, Bar, Lounge, Laundry, Gift Shop, Library, Conference
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
587
Species
72
Mammals
303
Birds
Most observed
- Kirk's Dik-dik288 sightings
- African Savanna Elephant260 sightings
- Grant's Gazelle243 sightings
- Vulturine Guineafowl236 sightings
- Reticulated Giraffe225 sightings
- Northern Red-billed Hornbill221 sightings
- Impala211 sightings
- East African Oryx201 sightings
- Gerenuk195 sightings
- Grévy's Zebra189 sightings
Best time to stay at Samburu Simba Lodge
Best months:
June
July
August
JanGreat25°C33mm
FebExcellent26°C14mm
MarGreat27°C59mm
AprGood25°C113mm
MayGreat25°C34mm
JunExcellent25°C3mm
JulExcellent25°C9mm
AugExcellent25°C10mm
SepExcellent26°C11mm
OctGreat27°C25mm
NovGood24°C115mm
DecGreat24°C36mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 31° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 32° | 31° | 31° | 33° | 33° | 30° | 31° |
| Low | 19° | 20° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 20° | 19° |
| Rain mm | 33 | 14 | 59 | 113 | 34 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 115 | 36 |
| Humidity | 55% | 48% | 50% | 64% | 57% | 48% | 49% | 48% | 45% | 48% | 66% | 60% |
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Larsens Camp Airstrip (KE-0150)
3 km from the park
International airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
223 km from the park
Other lodges in Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Camels Gate Lodge
Sinteti Hotel
Lilian Villa Lodging
Nashipa Eco Camp and Campsite
Buffalo Springs Ololokwe Lookout Campsite
from $380pp/night
Mid-range
Bush camp Samburu
Other parks in Samburu & Northern Rangelands
Samburu Simba Lodge FAQs
Contact Samburu Simba Lodge
- Phone
- +254 729 407 162
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.simbalodges.com
Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo
