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  • Saruni Samburu Villa 5 Veranda

    Saruni Samburu Villa 5 Veranda

    Room view surrounded by pure wilderness

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Breathtaking views from the Villa

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu guide

    Photographer credit: Saruni

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    Saruni Samburu accommodation

    Sunset in the living area of one of the villas

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Game drive in Samburu National Reserve

    Photographer credit: Samburu

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Around the fire at Kudu House - main area

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Game drives and bush meals by the river

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    View of Mount Ololokwe - Samburu sacred mountain

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Getting married at Saruni Samburu

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Feeding the elephants at Reteti Sanctuary

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    View of the villas embedded in the hot rock

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    One of the family villas

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    The upper pool: an amazing view over Northern Kenya

    Photographer credit: Saruni

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    Saruni Samburu

    Kalama Conservancy

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    A great landscape from the villa

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Top infinity swimming pool

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Sunset in the bedroom

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Dining in your private villa

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Kalama Concervancy

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Kalama Conservancy from one of the villas

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Breakfast on top of Mount Ololokwe, the sacred mountain of the Samburu people

    Photographer credit: Saruni

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    Saruni Samburu

    Bathroom

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    Saruni Samburu

    Honeymoon Villa veranda

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  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Breakfast atop Mount Ololokwe

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    The Photographic Hide overlooking the Waterhole

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Sundowners with a view

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Bush dinner in a dry river bed

    Photographer credit: Saruni

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    Saruni Samburu

    Private Dining in Villa 5

    Photographer credit: Saruni

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    Sarunin Samburu

    Bush dinner in a dry river bed

    Photographer credit: Saruni

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    Saruni Samburu

    The Samburu Wellbeing Space

    Photographer credit: Saruni

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    Saruni Samburu

    Private Breakfast

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  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Dinner by the pool

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  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Friendly local Samburu staff

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  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Picnic in the wilderness

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Samburu Wellbeing Space

    Photographer credit: Saruni

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    Saruni Samburu

    Samburu Warriors

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    Saruni Samburu

    Villa 6 Private Dinner

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    Saruni Samburu

    'Cheers' over looking Kalama

    Photographer credit: Saruni

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    Saruni Samburu

    Private Dinner in the room overlooking Kalama

    Photographer credit: Saruni

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    Saruni Samburu

    View from Mount Ololokwe

    Photographer credit: Saruni

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    Saruni Samburu

    Beautiful Kalama Conservancy

    Photographer credit: Saruni

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    Saruni Samburu

    Private Dinner

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    Saruni Samburu

    The Samburu culture is a big part of the experience

    Photographer credit: Saruni

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    Saruni Samburu

    Mount Ololokwe Excursion

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    Saruni Samburu

    Colourful Samburu

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  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Private Breakfast in the villa

    Photographer credit: Saruni

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    Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu Chefs

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  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Italian Inspired Cuisine

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  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Villa interiors

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    Saruni Samburu

    Private Verandah

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    Saruni Samburu

    Kudu House on Hot Rock

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Delicious Food

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    View of Mount Ololokwe

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Champagne Sundowners

    Photographer credit: Saruni

  • Saruni Samburu

    Saruni Samburu

    Game Drives

    Photographer credit: Saruni

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    Saruni Samburu

    Samburu Knowledge

    Photographer credit: Lorenzo Mittiga

Perched at 3,600 feet (1,100 metres) on the top of the Kalama Mountains with a view of Northern Kenya which extends to snow-covered Mount Kenya, Saruni Samburu is built on land owned by the Kalama Wildlife Conservancy in a 240,000 acres ranch. Saruni has exclusive rights for game viewing in the Conservancy, and game drives also take place in Samburu Game Reserve, which is within a 20 minutes drive, and where you have the Uaso Nyiro River and abundant wildlife.

 

In the Conservancy there are frequent sightings of elephant, the Samburu 5(reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, zebra, Somali ostrich and Beisa oryx), lion seen 6 days out of 7 on average, leopard and there is a pack of 20 wild dogs roaming in the area. There is a popular water hole below the lodge, and game migrates between Kalama and Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs Game Reserves.

The traditions and semi-nomadic heritage of the local Samburu people are an important part of the experience. Led by professional Samburu guides, guests enjoy the feeling of exclusivity, of having an incredibly large area totally to themselves, and a high level of comfort and attentive service.

 

Saruni  faces south west towards Mount Kenya, and the views are more than spectacular, as the escarpment falls hundreds of feet below the accommodation; sheer drops!

You can see for miles, and at night you see no lights.

 

Game drives are by open 4 x 4 land rover, and other activities include

-          Bush walks

-          Fly camping

-          Sundowners and boma with star gazing

-          Bush dinners

-          Cultural visits to Samburu manyatta, school etc

 

The lodge facilities include 2 infinity pools; one in the Main Area and the other on top of the hill...quite a climb!

-          Spa

-          Shop

-          Large lounge bar and dining on the terrace

-          Communal or separate dining options

-          Cigar bar

-          24/7 power and hot water

-          Free wifi  

-          Free laundry

 

The accommodation comprises a cluster of 5 villas built along the escarpment with stunning views.

-          3 villas have 2 bedrooms and 2 villas have 1 bedroom

-          Whilst bedrooms are not identical, all generally have a large double bed, a verandah, a fridge, safe, yoga mats, and an en suite with a walk in power shower, His and Hers wash basins, bidet, wc, an outside shower built in rocks, and a walk in dressing rooms. Each villa has a separate lounge.

-          All except 3 bedrooms en suite have a bath tub

-          Villa number 1 is on the ground floor and is suitable for families and for those with restricted mobility, as Saruni otherwise involves steps.

 

Saruni Samburu has its own private airstrip near the Kalama Wildlife Conservancy headquarters, but it is also easily served by the scheduled airlines that land at nearby Buffalo Springs airstrip.

Features

TYPE:
Accommodation
LANGUAGES:
English, Swahili
NO. ROOMS:
ROOM TYPES
Family Villa (2 rooms)
Standard Villa (1 room)
Honeymoon Villa (1 room)
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SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Adventure
Big 5
Birding
Flora
Gourmet
Hiking
History & Culture
Indigenous Culture / Art
Leisure
Nature
Relaxation
Star Gazing
Wildlife
PROPERTY FACILITIES:
Bar
Barbeque Facilities
Battery Charging Facilities
Communal Dining
Eco Friendly
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Kiddies Club
Mobile Connectivity
Pool
Restaurant
Secure Parking
Spa
Vegetarian
ROOM FACILITIES:
Balcony / Deck
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Dressing Gowns
Electrical Outlets
Fan
Fridge
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Lounge Area
Mosquito Nets
Outside Shower
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Verandah
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
24-hour Security
Airport Shuttle (Complimentary)
Credit Card Facilities
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Meal on Request
Private Vehicle (Available)
Room Service
ACTIVITIES ON SITE:
Big 5
Bird Watching
Game Drives
Game Viewing Hide
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Gourmet Picnic
High Tea
Massages
Night Drives
Safaris
Walks (Guided)
ACTIVITIES NEARBY:
Adrenaline Activities
Animal Encounters
Big 5
Bird Watching
Child Friendly Activities
Cultural Tours
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Helicopter Rides
Helicopter Scenic Flights
Hiking
Rock Climbing
Safaris
Scenic Flights
Walks (Guided)
FRIENDLY:
Business
Children
Honeymoon
Leisure
Luxury
Romance
Vegetarian
Weddings
GUIDANCE:
Game Drive (Max 6 pax with window seats)
Honeymoon Suite Available
Interleading Rooms Available
Private Game Drive Vehicle Available
Sole Use Available
Triple for Children Available

Rooms

Family Villa (2 rooms)

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Our family villas are designed with the understanding that every family travels differently.

One of the villas offer separate entrance and can be booked as a complete private unit or as individual spaces. When taken separately, the seclusion is absolute, each entrance leads to its own world, with no reason to cross paths unless you choose to.

The other is designed as a single, flowing family home; one entrance, generous shared spaces, and a natural rhythm that suits families who want to move through their days together.

All open onto incredible views, large bathrooms with private outdoor showers, and a wonderfully unhurried living area, equally suited to quiet afternoons and private dinners under the northern sky.

Standard Villa (1 room)

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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 (1 room)

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The Honeymoon villa has one bedroom and a spacious living area and verandah. It has been reviewed 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.

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