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Larsens Luxury Tented Camp,Samburu National Reserve:
Larsens Camp is located in Kenya’s famous Samburu National Reserve is named after Erik Ole Larsen, a legendary Dane credited with defining the luxury safari under canvas.
The camp is bordered by the Uaso Nyiro River on one side; there is nothing to see but pristine nature on the other three.
With just 20 tented accomodations, our all inclusive adventures offer distinct luxury African safari experiences.
Location:
Within the Samburu National Reserve of northern Kenya
Longitude:
Latitude:
Altitude: 857 metres. |
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Climate:
The climate is equatorial desert type.
The weather is hot all year round with day time temperatures up to 33 degrees Centigrade.
The nights are cool.
Dresscode:
Lightweight cotton clothing is recommended for daytime wear as are safari boots, flat shoes or sandals and a swimsuit.
For evenings, a jacket or light sweater
is needed to ward off the chill. |
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Guest Rooms & Suites:
There are 20 free standing luxurious tented accomodations each with a private balcony.
All tents are discreetly sited along the west bank of the Uaso Nyiro River with the result that the tents are bathed with light at sunrise. Each tent stands on a plinth of natural stone and all have en suite private bathrooms stocked with a range of Molton Brown toiletries, flushing toilets, constant hot water and 24 hour electricity (240 volts). Each tent features 1 king or 2 twin beds designed in chic safari style.
Dinning:
Larsens serves an exquisite a la carte menu for all three meals.
Snacks can be requested 24 hrs a day.
Guests share their Dining experiences in locations that may vary from day to day. Breakfast,lunch or dinner may be served on the river bank under a canopy of fig trees,on the river front deck,by the camp fire,on the tree deck over looking a watering hole or in the untamed wilderness. |
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Sundowners are served every evening by the camp fire or on the tree deck.Guests can have their pick of cocktails, fine wines, sparkling wines and a variety of beers and soft drinks served at the Larsens Bar.
For your excursions,picnic baskets are served in true safari style complete with folding camp table and stools.
Activities:
Bird walks
These are taken in the nearby ‘bush’ outside the camp every day with the resident naturalist.
‘Champagne’ breakfast:
Food always seems to taste doubly delicious when consumed al fresco, never more so following an energetic walk to a private location on the river bank to await a full English breakfast prepared by our uniformed chefs.
Sunset cocktails:
Cocktails, other drinks and delicious canapés can be served on the river bank or atop an adjacent hill while watching a spectacular African sunset.
Gala Dinner:
This affair is a fitting way to mark a special occasion, anniversary birthday or simply to put across that special message to someone nearest and dearest. |
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Services & Facilities:
Communications:
The camp is connected by telephone,VHF and HF radio and hi speed wireless internet.
Bureau de Change:
The Reception will accept or change foreign currency.
Credit Cards:
All leading cards are accepted.
Electricity:
220 – 240 voltage electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Medical:
There is a Dispensary located at the nearby Samburu Game Lodge with a Clinical Officer on permanent stand-by.
Safety Deposit:
Valuables can be deposited at Reception or in personal safes in the suites.
Security:
The complex is patrolled on a 24 hour basis and is entirely protected by an electric fence. |
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