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Lake Turkana

Desert Rose Lodge

A remote hideaway on the slopes of Mount Nyiro in northern Kenya.
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About Desert Rose Lodge

Desert Rose Lodge was built to showcase Kenya's stunning Northern Frontier region. Perched some 1700 metres above sea level, the lodge is surrounded by the dense forest and jungle of Mount Nyiro's slopes, yet on the ground, there is nothing but semi-arid plains. The road leading up to the lodge (an exhilarating, twisting, heart-stopping track up a steep incline!) marks the beginning of your adventurous stay, and throughout, you'll be cared for by local Samburu staff. The only lodge in the region, and more remote than you can imagine, a stay at Desert Rose is remarkable in every way.

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From $650 person/night

Lodge
7 Rooms

What you'll love

The beautiful, hand-carved furniture in the quirky rooms - every single piece was carved on site, at the top of the mountain!

Insiders tip

Pop down to the lugga (seasonal stream) in front of the lodge, and read, sunbathe or snooze in the magical sun-trap spot.

Something to think about

Activities here aren't typically 'safari' but they are just as fun - camel trekking, rock climbing, flying safaris and walks with local peoples to name a few...

The property

The main areas of the lodge are open plan, and visitors have two lounges to choose from. The first is a cosy, secluded hideaway, filled with colourful rugs, classic reads and eccentric artefacts, and centred around a fireplace to chase away the chill on winter evenings. The second, however, is exposed to the jaw-droppingly magnificent view, with an extended open-air wooden deck for dining. Tucked just below are two 'loos with a view', and in the gardens on the other side, a beautiful free-form swimming pool and natural rocky terrace, perfect for a spot of sunbathing.

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The rooms

Five cottages are built into the side of the mountain, each completely secluded from the other by natural vegetation, and the curvy stone walls seemingly part of the rock face. Inside, solid, hand-carved furniture furniture is complemented by eccentric details (think wooden hands holding loo paper and a fish to flush the loo!), and there are cane shutters to open the room up to the view. Bathrooms are open air and just as quirky, with carved basins, sumptuous sunken baths and polished floors. There are also two luxury tents to choose from with the same stellar view.

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Activities

Walking safari
Game Drives
Bush Walks
Fishing safari

A short, leisurely hike to "Safaricom Rock" leads to a magnificent viewpoint that also (handily!) has the best cellphone reception. Longer, guided walks with the Samburu people can be arranged, as can camel explorations across the harsh but beautiful landscape - book a short half-day jaunt, or go the whole hog and enjoy a two-day expedition, fly camping under the stars by night. If you're feeling adventurous, charter a plane to Lake Turkana National Park, or take the lodge's 4x4 to explore the remote northern regions.

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What our guests are saying

4.9 / 5
Based on 940 reviews
Hannah
Mar 2025 • 9 nights in South Africa
Everything went super smoothly and everyone was very helpful along the way!
Susan
Feb 2025 • 16 nights in Tanzania and Kenya
Annie was our travel consultant and she was excellent! She answered all questions in a timely manner and provided... Read more
Yuet
Feb 2025 • 6 nights in Tanzania
From her first email, Joana treated us as family. She asked thoughtful questions and offered responsive suggestions.... Read more
Guest
Feb 2025 • 11 nights in Tanzania
Jenna was great handling the lodging, and Bekim from Exito travel was great handling the flights. I would use... Read more
Ana
Feb 2025 • 12 nights in Tanzania
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Guest
Feb 2025 • 9 nights in Kenya
Annie Irankunda went to all lenghts and further to make my trip to Kenya lovely. She helped with all the things I... Read more
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