Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp

Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp stands on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River inside Samburu National Reserve, where elephants, buffalo, giraffe and zebra come to drink. It is part of the Heritage Hotels group. Sources give 27 or 28 tents, raised on decks over the river with four-poster beds, en-suite bathrooms and netted screens so the river breeze keeps them cool, spread out along the riverside for privacy.

Listings mention an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and a massage room, 24-hour security and an electric perimeter fence, guided game drives and the Heritage Adventurers' Club programme for children. Samburu is home to northern species such as Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and gerenuk, which makes it a good addition to a Mara or Laikipia itinerary.