Saruni Samburu

Saruni Samburu’s six luxury, eco-chic villas are open and spacious. These villas at Saruni Samburu herald spectacular views over Kalama Conservancy and Mount Kenya. This luxury safari lodge in Samburu is the only lodge in over 200,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness.

The area teams with wildlife to explore exclusively. You will be guided by Samburu warriors passionate about their land and culture. The luxury African safari experience at Saruni Samburu is intimate and truly exceptional.

Where is Saruni Samburu Located?

Saruni Samburu is located at the heart of the Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy. This is about 7 km from the Northern border of the Samburu National Reserve. Access to the the Saruni Samburu is through the Kalama Gate.

This luxury safari lodge in Samburu also borders Ngutuk Ongiron to the west. Namunyak Community Conservation Trust to the north. There is also Sera Community Wildlife Conservation to the north east.

Accommodation at Saruni Samburu Camp

Saruni Samburu’s six luxury villas are open and spacious, heralding spectacular views over Kenya’s Northern Frontier District. They are stone structures with open fronts that are closed at night with canvas and nettings, providing total privacy and safety.

Two are Single Villas (one with a double bed and the other one with a twin that can become double). Both with en-suite bathrooms and dressing rooms, spacious living, dining area and outdoor verandah.

Two are Family Villas: each containing 2 x en-suite bedrooms with individual dressing rooms and one common large lounge and dining area, as well as several verandahs. This type of villa has one common entrance and cannot be split out for separate use.

Two are Family Villas: they have two separate entrances and can be booked both as a complete unit or individually, guaranteeing each party maximum privacy.

Each villa consists of 2 x en-suite bedrooms with individual dressing rooms, a large shared lounge and dining area, as well as several verandahs. The area that connects them can be open or closed, offering two solutions.

Villa

It is a large house with one en-suite bedroom joined by a spacious living room and verandah. It has a very unique character and style and blends beautifully into its surroundings.

With its outdoor shower, private dining and living room and interesting design, it makes for an exciting and memorable stay. It is a short walk away from the main dining area, the bottom pool and Samburu Wellbeing Space.

Honeymoon Villa

The Honeymoon villa has one bedroom and a spacious living area and verandah. It has been written about in numerous publications as the room with the most beautiful view and possibly the most amazing room in Africa.

Built onto the edge of a hillside around the natural rock formations, it makes you feel as if you are on top of the world. The panoramic views of the wilderness below are enjoyed from the elegant bedroom and verandah.

Family Villa

The family villas fall into two different categories: 1) two of the villas have two separate entrances and can be booked both as a complete unit or individually.

When booked separately, the privacy is total because of the separation between them; 2) the other two have one entrance and are perfect for families. All have incredible views, large bathrooms with private outdoor showers and a wonderful open living area for relaxing and private dinners.

What to do at Saruni Samburu Lodge

Saruni Samburu offers an exciting and varied range of unique activities to guests on Kenya luxury safari. These are suitable for all ages and easily tailored to suit your personal preferences. These activities include:

• Game drives through renowned and teeming conservation areas. These includes Kalama Conservancy, Buffalo Springs National Park and Samburu National Park.
• Night drives in Kalama Conservancy . This is a unique activity not permitted in the National Parks.
• Guided bush walks
• Bird watching
• Cultural village visits to the local village called Kiltimany.
• Bush meals – breakfast along the Ewaso Niro River and starlit dinners under the vast African skies in a dry river bed.
• Sundowners
• 2 large infinity pools with incredible views.
• Visits to local caves featuring historic Rock Art.
• Samburu Wellbeing Space – a wonderfully indulgent menu of massage and spa treatments.
• Warriors Academy – special courses in bush skills and animal tracking, fantastic for families with children.
• Trekking excursions up Mount Ololokwe, the Samburu tribe’s sacred mountain.
• Helicopter and bi-plane excursions upon request, from Mount Kenya to Turkana and everything in between.
• Saruni’s gift shop where you can buy beautiful, original and locally made artifacts to take home with you.

Rooms for Accommodation at Saruni Samburu

Accommodation for those on luxury safari in Kenya at the Saruni Samburu lodge comes in Villas. They vary from single occupancy villa to family villas. Accommodation is on all inclusive basis. Room facilities and amenities include:

• Private veranda
• Fully stocked fridge
• Private living area
• Hairdryer
• Free wifi connectivity in common areas
• Organic soaps and lotions
• 24hr security
• Outdoor shower
• Dressing gowns
• Room safe
• Bath

Dining at Saruni Samburu

From the lounge at Saruni Samburu, the dining area is just a few steps away – passing the rock-edge seating as you go. The Italian-style cuisine is best enjoyed around the communal dining table, but you can also choose to dial up the quality family time or romance with a more intimate dinner by the pool, or in your villa.

Saruni Samburu Spa

The fresh air and sense of freedom you’ll experience at Saruni Samburu have immediate health benefits – from the moment you arrive, you’ll feel your stress start to melt away.

For more focused wellness treatments, the Samburu Wellbeing Space below the main pool offers rejuvenating and revitalising treatments based on modern thinking and traditional healing techniques from Samburu culture.

With treatments including back and neck massages, body and foot massages, this is the ideal way to relax after your journey to Kenya, or after a safari game drive.

Facilites

• Swimming pools (two) & sunbathing area
• Pool bar
• Samburu Wellbeing Space – massages & treatments
• Gift shop – supporting community groups & projects
• Photographic Hide & Waterhole
• Communal lounge, dining area & fireplace

Amenities

• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Indoor & outdoor shower
• Indoor bath (some units)
• Fan
• Mosquito net over bed
• In-room fridge & water dispenser
• Private living area & verandah
• Private dining
• Exercise mat
• In-room safe
• Electricity

Highlights

• TV

Facilities

• Airport transfer