Saruni Samburu

With its panoramic views and unique eco-friendly design, Saruni Samburu is an exclusive lodge found in the heart of the private Kalama Conservancy, which borders the 200 000 acre Samburu National Reserve. 

Saruni Samburu offers guests eco-chic luxury accommodation and a unique safari experience that is led by passionate Samburu warriors who have a phenomenal understanding of the land. At least 90% of the employees are local Samburu men and women who are trained by the lodge. Their customs and traditions will fascinate you as you discover what is true Africa. 

Saruni Samburu runs on solar power, which provides electricity all day however a generator is on standby for backup.

With only six Luxury Villas, Saruni Samburu promises to offer guests an intimate safari experience. Each villa is spacious and open-plan, featuring double or twin beds, en-suite bathrooms and dressing rooms, living area, dining area and outdoor veranda offering unrivaled views of the plains below the lodge. 

Of the six villas, there are four Family Villas, each with two bedrooms, two separate en-suite bathrooms, individual dressing rooms, a large shared lounge and dining area, and various verandas. Two of the villas have a single entrance and the other two have individual entrances which can also be closed to form one single entrance. 

The main lodge facilities include a restaurant, dining area, lounge area, two large infinity swimming pools, a gift shop, and viewing deck.  

The area around Saruni Samburu is home to abundant wildlife, from large herds of elephant that love to come for a drink at the waterhole to leopard living in the nearby outcrops. The area is also famous for it's endangered African wild dog sightings that hang around the plains below the lodge. Samburu is known for its rare endemic species, often referred to as the ‘Samburu Five’: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich and gerenuk.

Activities offered at the lodge or nearby include day and night guided game drives, a trip to a photographic hide by a waterhole, guided bush walks, bush meals and sundowners, birdwatching, stargazing, Samburu Wellbeing Space massages & spa treatments, Warriors Academy program for kids, scorpion/night torch safari, visit to local Samburu caves featuring ancient rock art, Mount Ololokwe hiking excursions, cultural visit to a local village & community, and helicopter excursions.

Saruni Samburu is ideal for solo explorers, couples and families looking for a luxury adventure in a pristine wilderness area of Kenya. 

Rate Excludes

Flights, premium brand beverages, gratuities, entry fees to cultural visits, additional excursions, conservation fees, and all other items of a personal nature. 

Child Policy

Children of all ages are welcome at the lodge. 

A maximum of three children under 16 years sharing in a family villa with two adults will each be charged at 50% of the adult rate.

One or two children under 16 years sharing a room with one adult will each be charged at 50% of adult rate.

Two children in their own room (not a family suite) will each be charged at 75% of the adult sharing rate.

All children are the responsibility of their parents. Child-carers or ayahs can be organized upon request at an additional cost.