Reviews of Elephant Bedroom

"Excellent camp. Very friendly staff who looked after us well.

Seems to continue to be well managed with Carmen having left and Bernard in charge.

We had a new guide who was good though talked a little much, though nothing to complain about.

Tent very good and food very good.

Wildlife perhaps slightly fewer animals than normal but still plenty to see." See all these reviews: 9n in Kenya

"Great camp with impeccable service, attentive staff, excellent food and very spacious well appointed rooms.

The wildlife is very good: I enjoyed seeing the northern 5, many (very) relaxed elephants, cheetahs, lions, a Gunther's dik-dik and many species of birds.

The guiding was pleasant; my only disappointment is that the game drives were a little short (on average 6h15 to 9am and 4 to 6pm)." See all these reviews: 16n in Kenya

"This is my third time to this camp, prior to this it's been great but with the latest rainfall there was almost no game around. The camp and its' people are great as always but game drives over three days yielded very little game, only two lions and some misc. others. It pains me to say this since the people continue to be great." See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya

"A truly beautiful camp in an amazing location on the riverbank. Elephants walking in the camp, so sometimes you have to leave your table at lunch in order not to disturb their relaxed afternoon stroll.

A resident impala can also "disturb" you at breakfast, competing for the best pancake from the chef. The team at the camp are most charming, friendly and obliging people. It's one of the most beautifully located camps we've stayed at during our 20+ years of African trips, BUT... it feels a bit unkept/neglected: common area with worn-out sofas, no books or coffee table books about nature or Samburu or whatever...

No bush breakfasts nor sundowners (typical at other good camps in Kenya and a great experience, here not a standard - to be arranged and payed on request), no campfire in the evening. It's such a beautiful place, but it does not allow you to have this wonderful African camp experience...

If only this camp uses its full potential, it will be a true gem." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya

"A lovely camp in a lovely location overlooking the river. Very comfortable tent with a good bathroom, plenty of hot water and attractive furnishings. It was very relaxing to sit on the raised terrace and be entertained by vervet monkey, lizards and racoons!

We had a charming waiter, Raphael, who always got us the 'best' table - by the river for lunch and breakfast and on the raised terrace for dinner. The food was usually good, though we did start to find two three course meals a day a bit much - and it wasn't easy to say no without worrying Raphael! One morning we had to make a rapid retreat, toast in hand, to allow an elephant to reach his favourite tree!

We'd chosen this camp to be able to see some of the more unusual animals and Mick, our guide, found them all for us on our game drives - along with lots of other animals and birds. The Genenuk was a particular favourite and we enjoyed watching the many herds of elephants.

The morning drive lasted from 6.15am to 9ish and the afternoon from 4pm to around 6.30pm, which did leave quite a long gap in the middle of the day with not a lot to do but relax - and eat! One evening we met up with all the other guests for a sundowner round the fire which we enjoyed." See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya

"A great experience being in a lodge with the prospects of elephants wandering past your bedroom. Guides good." See all these reviews: 16n in Kenya

"Staff very helpful. Carmen appears to run the camp well and we like the staff. Our guide (Popoya) was very good and picked up quickly what we wanted from a game drive. The food was good and the tent clean, comfortable and spacious.

Due to weather conditions Kalama was closed as a plane had got stuck on the runway a day or two earlier so we had to land at Sasaab a couple of hours away (could not be helped) still closed when we left but took off from Buffalo Springs (considerably nearer)! During our visit, however, the weather was perfect." See all these reviews: 9n in Kenya

"Fabulous setting. Excellent animal sitings - and a different range from most places. Lovely guides and staff. Good food and choice.

Elephants, monkeys and dwarf mongoose in camp and lions across the rver. Crocodile took impala on the bank just after we arrived." See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya

"Excellent location.

Our guide was very good and was empathetic to our needs.

The camp staff were excellent and helped create a good ambience.

The food was very good and the accommodation excellent." See all these reviews: 9n in Kenya

"The location, guiding and services were all excellent. The food quality was fine, but given that this is a relatively highly priced safari camp, it could perhaps have been better.

The hot water in the showers did not work properly and an overhaul of the system needs to be done.

Although our booking stated that drinks were not included in the price, when we asked for the bill at the end it turned out that non-premium drinks were included. Expert Africa should have informed us of this, although this would not have made us consume any more drinks!" See all these reviews: 8n in Kenya