Saruni Samburu | Kalama Conservancy
Saruni Samburu sits in Kalama Conservancy, bordering Samburu National Reserve. 200,000 acres of unspoiled northern Kenya wilderness that belongs entirely to the community who have called it home for generations. As one of the two only lodges here, your access to this landscape is as exclusive as it gets.
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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.
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.
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.
Property Facilities
Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, 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)
Guests can enjoy morning, afternoon and all day game drives through renowned and teeming conservation areas; Kalama Conservancy and Samburu National Reserve, two fantastic habitats for African wildlife. We also highly recommends night game drives in Kalama Conservancy, when nocturnal species can be encountered. This is a unique activity not permitted in the National Reserve.
Meals at Saruni Samburu are rarely confined to a dining room. Breakfast finds you along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, and as evening falls, dinner moves to a dry riverbed beneath a sky so full of stars it feels almost implausible.
Then there are the secret spots our team have quietly claimed over the years for bush dinners and picnic lunches where the wildlife simply carries on around you. Elephants, waterbuck, lion, impala, and the Samburu Special Five stopping to drink, entirely unbothered by your presence. It's the kind of meal that makes conversation pause.
Saruni Samburu offers guests a unique experience for Kenya: access to an elephant-proof, open ground level hide based at a waterhole, where from both novice and professional photographers can photograph wildlife from ground level. Designed with the needs of photographers in mind, buried partially underground, located a few steps from a waterhole: the perfect spot for 'stealing' amazing images of what occurs at the well-frequented waterhole. It can have up to 8 guests inside, it has maps and books available, and bean bags for photographers. The waterhole at Saruni Samburu offers a unique opportunity to spot from very close up the elephants that come and drink its water, the fantastic birds species and the 'Samburu Five.' Being in the middle of an arid area, the hide also provides excellent opportunities to photograph from ground level and from very close up the predators of Samburu.
Walking safaris are individually tailored to guests' interests and are set in a breath-taking landscape. Walking with the Samburu warriors out in the African bush is a fantastic experience and guests learn from their authentic local knowledge of the plants, animals and landscape, about their traditions and about their lives. Having discovered Samburu rock art in several caves nearby the lodge, we include a visit to these extraordinary archaeological sites during the bush walks.
We run the Samburu Wellbeing Space in the most serene and relaxing environment, guests enjoy massage and wellness treatments under the supervision of highly trained staff. The techniques combine sophisticated methods developed at Centro Benessere Stresa with ancient Samburu wisdom and knowledge. The Spa therapists use the Olmurmuru seedas (Albizia Harvey) to reduce muscular discomfort and pure gel from Usunguru (Aloe Kedongesis) for sun burnt areas. Among the treatments available, guests can choose between the lymphatic drainage massage, decongestive or nourishing or purifying facials, manicare, pedicare and the popular sport massage. All with an open view of Kalama Wildlife Conservancy, where elephant and giraffe and other animals roam freely.
Should it get too hot up on the hot rock, and most times it does, guests have the option of relaxing and taking a refreshing dip in not just one but two infinity pools! The upper infinity pool is located high on an impressive panoramic view point near to villas 5 & 6. The spectacular lower infinity pool is situated close to Kudu House (main communal area) on a rocky formation.
For those who find as much joy in a rare bird sighting as in a lion encounter, Samburu delivers. The species here are abundant, often out in the open, and for photographers especially, wonderfully cooperative.
Our guides are birdwatchers by both instinct and training, with a genuine passion that makes itself known the moment a new species appears on the horizon. Field guides are always to hand in the vehicle, but more often than not, it's our guides' own knowledge that gets there first.
The sundowner is a well-deserved drink at the end of a long day on safari to ‘salute’ the African sun as it is setting. Our guide's drive guests to an unforgettable panoramic viewpoint and serve guests' favourite drink along with a selection of delicious ‘bitings’; small snacks to whet appetites ahead of the delicious dinner which awaits.
The Warriors Academy is a special interactive safari experience with a strong educational flavour, designed especially for families with children or small groups. It is a fun learning experience, that allows families to explore not only the wildlife, but also the authentic lifestyle of one of the most well-known and culturally fascinating tribes left in Africa; the Samburu. Under the tutelage of their ‘Moran’, or warriors, participants get to know, enjoy and understand these unique people and see the Kenyan wilderness from a different perspective.
Our safaris are not only focused on wildlife but also on culture and people. Some call it ‘cultural tourism,’ we calls it ‘meet the neighbours’. Guests visit genuine Samburu villages - the lodge's neighbours and friends, and are privileged to share moments of their life. They are the ancient custodians of this land and we feel it is an integral part of the overall experience for guests to see how they live, how they protect the environment and in what way they differ from other African tribes. Be prepared for the Samburu to ask questions too as they will be curious about life outside of their way of life! Consider it an exchange of ideas and information.
Located in Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy in Samburu County of Northern Kenya, Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is the first community owned and managed elephant sanctuary in Africa. The Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is situated in the remote Mathews Range, among Kenya’s second largest elephant population. Similar to the world-famous Sheldrick Sanctuary in Nairobi, it takes in orphaned and abandoned elephant calves with the aim to release them back into the wild herds adjoining the Sanctuary.
Saruni Samburu is the perfect place if guests want to be part of an unusual but very genuine Samburu wedding ceremony. The experience can be enjoyed either by newlyweds who want to re-affirm their vows in the middle of a very spiritual land or by those who plan to actually get married in Kenya. The ceremony takes place in a Samburu village, with the participation of the elders, the women and the warriors, or on the top of a mountain overlooking the endless landscape.
Opening up a wider journey through northern Kenya for those who want to venture further. From the ancient slopes of Mount Kenya to the remote shores of Lake Turkana and everything that lies in between, our team will help you shape an itinerary as expansive or as unhurried as you'd like.
As part of the guided bush walks, guests can also visit nearby mountain caves where, hundreds of years ago, the Samburu have drawn hunting scenes and animals in what the experts call ‘white rock art’. The caves evoke a past when the Samburu were mostly pastoralist warriors.
Mount Ololokwe is the Samburu tribe’s sacred mountain. It is a pillar of cultural significance to the Samburu and an exciting trekking venture to many others. Setting off at dawn, our professional guides will accompany guests during this day’s excursion to the summit (with picturesque pit stops for breakfast and lunch) teaching guests along the way about the mountain, its cultural significance and all of its wonders.
Not all of Saruni Samburu's wildlife announces itself. For those curious about what lives just beneath the surface, our scorpion safari offers a fascinating after-dark glimpse into a world most guests never think to look for. Guided by our team, you'll discover the surprising variety of scorpion species that make their home in the earth surrounding the lodge, each one a small masterpiece of adaptation to this arid landscape.
When the sun drops below the Kalama horizon, a different kind of spectacle begins. The skies above Saruni Samburu unpolluted, unobscured, and elevated on the ancient hot rock upon which the lodge sits reveal a depth of stars that stops even the most seasoned traveller in their tracks.
Pull up a chair. The night up here has a way of making everything else feel very far away.
Cuisine
"Tell me what you eat, I'll tell you who you are", famously said gastronome Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. At Saruni we believe in the importance of good, healthy and tasty meals. Our cuisine has a strong Italian flavor but we also love to experiment with the great ingredients that are found in Kenya, especially fish and vegetables. We easily accommodate vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free (you name it) and guests who have special requests. Food can be tailored to suit children’s requirements and earlier meal times can be arranged where necessary. Some options include but are not limited to the usual ‘treats’: pizza, plain pasta or pasta with tomato sauce, chicken or burgers with chips etc.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
1x Villa Three (Standard Double Villa)
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7 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Saruni Rhino | Sera Community Conservancy
This unique camp of four 'bandas' (stone cottages) is located in the large and remote Sera Conservancy, in the wild, undiscovered northern frontier of Kenya. Located just over 1.5 hours' drive from our Saruni Samburu lodge in nearby Kalama Conservancy, it is unique not only for the unforgettable, raw beauty of its habitat, but because it serves as the gateway to an extraordinary place: a rhino sanctuary where black and white rhinos have been successfully re-introduced and are guarded by the community.
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Banda One is the largest of the original Kauro bandas, comfortably sleeping two adults with the option to add up to two single beds for children. Open plan in design with no room dividers, it is best suited to guests who are comfortable sharing the space; a family travelling together, or a couple who want room to breathe.
A covered outdoor bathroom and toilet sit just outside, and a private sandy terrace with chairs and tables looks directly out over the 'lugga,' the dry riverbed that draws wildlife to the valley below. It is the kind of view that makes it very difficult to leave your seat.
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Camp Beds, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Shower, Twin Bed
Banda Two is the more intimate of the original Kauro bandas. A private retreat for two, with a double bed, an en-suite natural stone shower, and a flushing toilet tucked within the banda itself.
Outside, a sandy terrace with chairs and tables looks out over the *lugga,* the dry riverbed that draws wildlife through the valley at every hour. A tree bed nearby offers a different kind of stillness; somewhere to lie back, look up, and let the afternoon pass at its own pace.
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Banda 3 is our Family Banda. A two-bedroom retreat built from local stone beneath a traditional thatched roof, designed for families or small groups who want space without sacrificing intimacy.
One bedroom carries a queen double, the other two twin singles, with the flexibility to add a third single on a case by case basis. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom with a flushing toilet and natural stone shower.
A shared lounge connects the two rooms and offers a cool retreat from the heat of the day. Beyond it, a spacious verandah with outdoor seating opens onto what is arguably the best view of the waterhole in camp. Sit long enough and the wildlife will come to you.
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Drinking Water Filtration System, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Table, Telephone, Wardrobe
Each banda sleeps two, with an en-suite natural stone shower and flushing toilet. Outside, a private sandy terrace with chairs and tables looks directly over the *lugga,* the dry riverbed where wildlife moves through at every hour of the day. It is the kind of view you will find yourself returning to long after breakfast is finished..
Property Facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Detached Private Bathroom, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available)
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnic, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Rhino Tracking, Rock Climbing, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided)
We offer guests a scintillating, ‘thrill-of-a-lifetime’ experience: a walking safari tracking black rhino on foot, accompanied by our expert guides and a highly-trained Sera Community Conservancy ranger, guiding you in safety on foot to the whereabouts of the 16 rhinos throughout the 54,000 hectares-large sanctuary. The vast rhino sanctuary has been fenced in what is one of the most advanced conservation projects in Kenya. Our guides game drive guests to a tracking distance away from the nearest rhino, leaving the vehicle and continuing on foot (very lightly to not give away any presence) to metres from the grazing rhino. The tension is palpable as guests come across the rhino in such close proximity for the first time; heart beating, pulse racing, curiosity and excitement mounting – it doesn’t get more thrilling than this!
Game drives through Sera Community Conservancy run morning, afternoon, and all day; and the landscape rewards every hour you give it. This is prime habitat for the Samburu Special Five: Beisa Oryx, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, gerenuk, and Grevy's zebra, animals that exist almost nowhere else in Kenya and move through this conservancy as though the land was shaped around them.
Breakfasts, lunches and starlit dinners unfold in the dry riverbed beneath an open sky, and on special evenings, the camp takes guests to one of its secret spots for a bush dinner or picnic lunch where elephants, waterbuck, lion, impala and the Samburu Special Five come to take water nearby. It is the kind of meal that has nothing to do with the food and everything to do with where you are sitting.
Walking safaris are individually tailored to guests' interests and are set in a breath-taking landscape. Walking with the Samburu warriors out in the African bush is a fantastic experience and guests learn from their authentic local knowledge of the plants, animals and landscape, about their traditions and about their lives.
Just metres away from the comfort of your verandah at Saruni Rhino, there is a waterhole that attracts wildlife throughout the day and evening, when it is lit with a spotlight. Herds of elephants gather daily to enjoy the water, right in front of your eyes. Record sightings in one day has been over 60 elephants!
At the heart of camp, a curved swimming pool follows the line of the dry riverbed, the perfect place to unwind after a morning tracking rhino on foot. It faces the waterhole directly, which means the resident elephant herds that come to drink each day become your backdrop. There are very few places in the world where you can swim while watching an elephant. This is one of them.
As the day draws to a close, your guide will drive you to a panoramic viewpoint to watch the sun go down over the conservancy. Your favourite drink arrives, alongside a selection of small bites, and for a while there is nothing to do but sit with the landscape and let it settle into you. It is one of those unhurried safari rituals that sounds simple and feels extraordinary every single time.
Tucked into the remote Matthews Range within Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is the first community-owned and managed elephant sanctuary in Africa. It sits among Kenya's second largest elephant population; a landscape that makes its purpose feel entirely natural.
Like the world-renowned Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi, Reteti takes in orphaned and abandoned elephant calves, caring for them with the singular goal of returning them to the wild herds that roam the land surrounding the sanctuary.
Tens of thousands of Lichtenstein's sand grouse descend on the water in swarms; a spectacle so overwhelming to the senses that no photograph fully prepares you for it. The sound arrives before the birds do: a building rush of wings that fills the air and then, suddenly, the sky darkens with movement. For birdwatchers it is extraordinary. For everyone else, it is simply one of the most astonishing things this landscape produces on a daily basis.
Sera Community is also home to The Fifty Wells, ‘Kisima Hamsini’, a series of (50!) springs where local pastoralists take their livestock to water, digging up water from the wells to fill up holders and troughs. The Singing Wells are also a driving distance away and can be visited with some notice, a rare treat to see the local community singing proprietary songs recognisable only by their own cattle, to encourage them to come to the wells to drink.
Swara House
"Tell me what you eat, I'll tell you who you are", famously said gastronome Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. At Saruni Basecamp we believe in the importance of good, healthy and tasty meals. Our cuisine has a strong Italian flavor but we also love to experiment with the great ingredients that are found in Kenya. We easily accommodate vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free (you name it) and guests who have special requests. Food can be tailored to suit children’s requirements and earlier meal times can be arranged where necessary.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
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5 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 4
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Elewana Kifaru House | Lewa Conservancy
A visit to Elewana Kifaru House is to plunge into the timeless tranquility of Africa. Located within the world-famous Lewa Conservancy, home to East Africa’s healthiest black and white rhino populations, this bijou property, appropriately takes its name from the Swahili word for rhino.
A haven of luxury in the bush, guests will immediately feel at home on arrival, warmly welcomed by the friendly and attentive staff. The comfortable sitting room with well-stocked bar and elegant dining area extend out to a large, comfortably furnished terrace. Here, guests can enjoy a sunny breakfast al fresco and watch the busy goings-on at the waterhole below, or they can choose to relax by the picturesque infinity pool and enjoy the magnificent views over the distant plains.
The property luxuriates in total exclusivity with five charming thatched cottages tucked away in an oasis of vibrant lawns, filled with birdsong. All have well-appointed bedrooms, with sumptuous four-poster beds and generous en-suite bathrooms.
With an excellent library and log fires in the lounge and dining rooms, guests can truly sink into delicious, cosy comfort during the cool evenings, and luxuriate in the peace and serenity of the African night.
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Cottages
4 cottages
The four charming thatched cottages, all with well-appointed bedrooms, with sumptuous four-poster beds and generous en-suite bathrooms, the property luxuriates in total exclusivity. The cottages are surrounded by an oasis of vibrant lawns filled with birdsong and spectacular views of the plains below.
The main area and sunny breakfast spot overlook a waterhole full of activity and wildlife, and with an excellent library and log fires in the lounge and dining rooms, guests can truly.
Family Suite
1 Family Suite with 2 separate ensuite rooms.
The first cottage has two bedrooms - one double and one twin - both en suite, making it ideal for a family booking. The rooms have their own entrance and are not interconnecting.
Property Facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Room Service
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, High Tea, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Horse Riding
Scheduled and shared game drives, twice daily.
The current fleet of game drive vehicles at Elewana Kifaru House are 4×4 open-sided Land Rovers, they are custom-designed for comfort, optimum game viewing and photography. With open sides, the three rows of seats are equipped with camera stands and charging sockets.
Game drives are shared by guests, but exclusive use of a game drive vehicle can be arranged at an extra charge.
There are strict limits on the number of tourists allowed in the Conservancy at one time, which allows guests to enjoy an almost private game viewing experience. Within the protected area the wildlife is abundant and game viewing is outstanding. With one of the biggest rhino populations in Kenya, the Big 5, the rare Grevy’s zebra and plentiful sightings of lion, cheetah and all the plains game set against the magnificent backdrop of snow-capped Mt. Kenya, a game drive from Kifaru House is one of the most spectacular in Kenya.
2 or 4 hour guided walking safari with professional guide.
2 hours - included
4 hours - extra
For the more adventurous, exploring the Conservancy’s diversity on foot is also an option.
Accompanied by trained Samburu rangers with a sweeping knowledge of the local flora and fauna, tracks, micro-ecosystems, history and culture of the area, as well as hands-on knowledge of rhino conservation, a bushwalk from Kifaru House is an informative as well as an exhilarating experience.
Night Game Drive.
2 hours | Min-2 guests : Max-6 guests.
Min-4 guests.
Another chance to leave the car behind is to visit Ngare Ndare Forest Conservancy for the day.
Located south of Lewa guests can experience the rich diversity of this beautiful montane forest at eye-level with the monkeys and dozens of bird species high up on the Canopy Walk. Guests will have a sumptuous picnic by the river where they can relax and play. There are usually elephants in the forest, so guests will be escorted by a Lewa Guide.
There is an extra cost to visit Ngare Ndare Forest only to cover the separate Conservation Fee.
Min-2 guests.
2 hours guided horse or camel back safari.
And for those who like to expend less energy and enjoy a loftier view getting closer to the game, horseback or camel walks are also available.
Elewana Kifaru House offers evening horse rides where guests can get up close to the plains game as they graze, indifferent and untroubled by the presence of other four-legged creatures. Although Kifaru horses are well-schooled and completely at home in the bush, riding is for experienced riders only and subject to availability. There is an additional charge and riders will be requested to fill out a questionnaire to ascertain their competency.
Elewana Kifaru House also offers evening camel rides for those without riding skills. Led by experienced Samburu handlers, camel riders can enjoy a scenic walk through the wilderness and experience the gentle, rolling pace of the traditional Samburu transport.
Camel riding is subject to availability and there is an additional charge.
Bush breakfast or bush lunch | Min-2 guests
Bush sundowner
Few places have such dramatic sunrises as Africa. From Kifaru House guests can watch the splendid dawn break and enjoy a hearty breakfast al fresco, in the middle of the plains, surrounded by wildlife. Feel part of the wilderness with the spectacular views, the scents, the colours and the pageant of wildlife all around.
“Sundowners” are a safari tradition – after a day in the wilderness stop and watch the huge red equatorial sun sink below the horizon and savour the moments with a gin and tonic or glass of champagne.
Min-2 guests.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy borders the Samburu communities of Tassia and Il Ngwesi in the arid lowlands of the north, and many of the Conservancy and Lodge staff are recruited from this area. Elewana Kifaru House offers visits to neighbouring local Samburu homesteads (manyattas). For an additional fee the Samburu families will be delighted to show you round their traditional homes, built by the women from cattle dung and grass, and share their way of life with you and sell their traditional handicrafts.
Behind the scenes tour of Lewa conservancy HQ.
For a small donation to the Lewa Education Programme guests can visit the local schools during term time. They can also have a tour of the Conservancy offices and participate in Conservation work such as the training of the anti-poaching tracker dogs.
Picnic Lunch Box.
Adult & Child rates are different.
Elewana Kifaru House guests can relax by the picturesque heated, infinity swimming pool that looks out over the vast grasslands below teeming with wildlife and the spectacular snow-capped Mount Kenya. Sunbeds and a shaded lounge area make it a perfect place to read and relax during the day.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
Fast Facts
5 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 5
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
Hemingways River Camp Mara | Mara North Conservancy
Set on the banks of the Njageteck River within the Mara North Conservancy, Hemingways River Camp Mara (formerly Richard’s River Camp) is an exclusive luxury tented camp celebrated for its intimate setting and highly personalised service. With just eight individually designed tents and a staff-to-guest ratio that ensures tailored hospitality, the camp offers an immersive, private safari experience in one of the most wildlife-rich areas of the Greater
Maasai Mara.
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Six spacious luxury tents blend safari elegance with natural textures, featuring king or twin beds, en-suite bathrooms with solar-heated showers, and private verandas with overlooking Ngoyanai Springs and surrounding plains. Thoughtful details and flexible layouts make them ideal for couples or small families.
Room Facilities
Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Camp Beds, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, External Shower, Foam Mattress, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Sahara Style Tent, Shower, Twin Bed, Vanity Cabinet, Wardrobe, Wheelchair Friendly
The Family and Private suites each feature two en-suite bedrooms connected by a central lounge, offering the perfect mix of privacy and shared space. Private verandas open onto expansive views of the river and surrounding plains, while generous interiors make them perfectly to families and groups seeking both comfort and seclusion.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Clothes Press, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Drinking Water Filtration System, En Suite Bathroom, Family Safari Tent, Fireplace, Fridge/Freezer, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Microwave, Oil/Paraffin Lamps, Portable BBQ, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Queen Bed, Sahara Style Tent, Shared Ablutions, Table, Tea / Coffee, Twin Bed, Vanity Cabinet, Verandah, Wardrobe
Property Facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Children Friendly, Communal Dining, Guided Tours, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Room Service, Shops, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Detached Private Bathroom, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Family Safari Tent, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Oil/Paraffin Lamps, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Twin Bed, Verandah, Wardrobe
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnic, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Horse Riding, Hot Air Ballooning, Safaris
Enjoy a gourmet dining experience in a scenic spot during the day or enjoy a private candlelit dinner under the stars, an unforgettable experience in the heart of the bush.
Pause at a scenic spot for drinks as the sun sets and the bush comes alive with evening sounds.
Gain a deeper understanding of Maasai culture with a respectful and authentic visit to a nearby village. Guests are invited to learn about traditional customs, daily life, and the community’s relationship with the land and wildlife. Visits are guided and arranged in partnership with local elders to ensure they are meaningful and appropriate.
A signature Mara experience, drifting silently above the plains at sunrise as the landscape comes to life from a new perspective. The flight ends with a Champagne breakfast served in the bush. Pre-booking required.
Twice-daily private game drives in Mara North Conservancy (shared or exclusive-use vehicle available)
Your Stay
3 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
Fast Facts
5 Stars
Camp
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 8
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
