We spent an amazing four nights at Elephant Watch Camp. Saba and her staff treated us royally. Our tent was comfortable and beautifully decorated. On our first night we went to a special Samburu ceremony, we were made to feel very welcome. Game drives were a delight with Francis and Niaborke. We enjoyed being able to sit quietly and observe animal behaviour, especially the elephants. We also witnessed a live kill for the first time and had to admire the two lionesses for their hunting skill. The visit to the Save the Elephant Group was enlightening. We loved the food and my food intolerances were well catered for. On the one night that it rained it was very exciting to see the river come rushing back down the dry river bed. The whole safari was a wonderful experience.

Beautifully decorated tents on the river banks
All people involved in the running of the camp are over the top
The lounge is definitely representing what an African safari camp should look like
The food is the best one that I have eaten in both Samburu and Maasai Mara, even compared to the most expensive lodges or camps
I was made to feel at home and will be returning here over and over even if I want to experience different places

My husband and I stayed at the Elephant Watch Camp for 5 nights in February 2018, and everything about our time there was delightful. I have previously been on several safari trips in Kenya and Tanzania, and Elephant Watch is by far the best experience.

The Camp itself is located in the Samburu region of Kenya, which offers a rich variety of wildlife - such as elephants, leopards, lions, zebra, gazelles, giraffes, etc. I would highly recommend the region if you love elephants. No where else in Africa can you have the same experience of seeing so many herds and at such a close range. At several times during our safari, the elephants came within a few metres from our truck. The Elephant Watch guides are highly trained at spotting many different types of animals and predicting where in the park they will next move to. So many of the other safari guides in the park kept trying to ask them where the wildlife was!

The staff at Elephant Watch are some of the kindest and most considerate. They are from the local Samburu tribe and will make you feel right at home. As the Camp manager, Saba Douglas-Hamilton does an excellent job ensuring that her guests are enjoying themselves and are comfortable.

The food is also excellent - and worth the trip alone! I am a vegetarian and my husband is a keen carnivore, and the kitchen staff easily accommodated both of us. I am still amazed by the quality and taste of the cuisine. It was by far the best I've had whilst on safari. What's more, we had the choice of dining al fresco under the Kenyan stars during dinner, which made our meals even more spectacular.

Finally, the tents were beautifully decorated and designed in perfect harmony with nature. They cater to your every comfort, and my husband and I agreed that we had some of the best nights of sleep while we were there.

You will definitely not regret visiting the Elephant Watch!