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~ At the outer perimeter of the Samburu Sopa Lodge a round gatehouse is beside the gate. With a thatched roof, the gatehouse provides shelter from the sunlight for the uniformed watchman, who raises and lowers the gate. The watchman is a Kenyan army veteran. He's placed a bird feather on his hat as a cockade. He salutes departing safari vehicles with ramrod-straight posture, his military bearing impressive and reassuring. He's a likable gentleman, something of a character, who lends the Samburu Sopa a jovial yet discipline air. We enjoyed going out through the gate on each game drive as he was sure to salute.