Kenya Camps & Lodges
Saruni Samburu, Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
A Luxury Lodge or Hotel in Kenya
Camp Details
Saruni Samburu has achieved iconic status for its stunning setting and the way that elements of authentic Samburu culture and community conservation have been seamlessly woven into the luxury safari experience.
As the pioneer safari lodge in the community-owned Kalama Wildlife Conservancy, Saruni Samburu paved the way for community-centred ecotourism in northern Kenya.
Consisting of just six guest villas, the lodge offers sweeping vistas over the unparalleled landscapes of northern Kenya. With access to both the Samburu National Reserve and the Kalama Conservancy, Saruni Samburu offers ample opportunities to encounter the legendary elephant herds that traverse this terrain, and spot endangered species including the ‘Samburu Special Five’.
Saruni Samburu provides the perfect setting for luxury family safaris and unique insights into the potential for community-based tourism.
The ultimate luxury safari lodge in northern Kenya, Saruni Samburu continues to offer a window into a world that you might otherwise never discover.
WHY CHOOSE SARUNI SAMBURU?
- The lodge overlooks a vast private wildlife sanctuary called Kalama Conservancy, and has exclusive access to the surrounding 200,000 acres of pristine, protected wilderness.
- The Samburu are the indigenous nomadic tribe and custodians of the area where the lodge is found.
- It uses eco-design in an architecturally fascinating and innovative way, where it is built into and round a giant volcanic rock face, high up with unbelievable views.
- Saruni Samburu is the only lodge in Kalama Conservancy, and the sole source of income for the communities found in the area. Since its opening, Saruni Samburu has provided jobs, income, training and guidance for the local Samburu people in the area.
Saruni Samburu questions
What is the lodge built into?
The architecture is the point here: the lodge is built into and around a giant volcanic rock face, high above the landscape, using eco-design in an inventive way. There are just six guest villas, all looking out over the plains of northern Kenya.
What is Kalama Conservancy?
A community-owned wildlife conservancy of which Saruni Samburu was the pioneer lodge, and still the only one. It is the sole source of tourism income for the communities here, and has provided jobs, training and guidance for local Samburu people since it opened.
What wildlife will we see?
Guests have access to both the Samburu National Reserve and Kalama Conservancy, with its 200,000 acres of protected wilderness. The area is known for its elephant herds and for endangered species including the Samburu Special Five. Villa rates start from US$700 per person per night.
Activities
Saruni Samburu Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July; August; September; 20 December 2026 – 2 January 2027 | Villa | US $ 1000 |
| 2026 | 3 January – 28 February; June; October; 1 – 19 December | Villa | US $ 800 |
| 2026 | March; April; May; November | Villa | US $ 700 |
| 2027 | July, August, September; 20 December 2027 - 02 January 2028 | Villa | US $ 1000 |
| 2027 | 03 January - 28 February, June, October; 01 - 19 December | Villa | US $ 800 |
| 2027 | March, April, May; November | Villa | US $ 700 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Saruni Samburu rates include:
- Full-board – all meals & accommodation
- Soft drinks, house wines, selected beers & house spirits
- Bush meals, picnic excursions & sunset sundowners
- Tea & coffee service in own room
- Selected laundry service
- Unlimited internet
- Return airstrip transfers
- Shared day & night game drives in open-sided vehicles
- Guided bush walking safari
- 1 x complimentary Back & Neck massage (30 min.) per room per stay in our Wellbeing Space
- Warriors Academy – family/children activity (upon request and bookable in advance)
- Private yoga mat for self-instructed yoga/exercise
- Cultural village visit transfers
- VAT & taxes
Saruni Samburu questions
What is the lodge built into?
The architecture is the point here: the lodge is built into and around a giant volcanic rock face, high above the landscape, using eco-design in an inventive way. There are just six guest villas, all looking out over the plains of northern Kenya.
What is Kalama Conservancy?
A community-owned wildlife conservancy of which Saruni Samburu was the pioneer lodge, and still the only one. It is the sole source of tourism income for the communities here, and has provided jobs, training and guidance for local Samburu people since it opened.
What wildlife will we see?
Guests have access to both the Samburu National Reserve and Kalama Conservancy, with its 200,000 acres of protected wilderness. The area is known for its elephant herds and for endangered species including the Samburu Special Five. Villa rates start from US$700 per person per night.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at Saruni Samburu.
Saruni Samburu questions
What is the lodge built into?
The architecture is the point here: the lodge is built into and around a giant volcanic rock face, high above the landscape, using eco-design in an inventive way. There are just six guest villas, all looking out over the plains of northern Kenya.
What is Kalama Conservancy?
A community-owned wildlife conservancy of which Saruni Samburu was the pioneer lodge, and still the only one. It is the sole source of tourism income for the communities here, and has provided jobs, training and guidance for local Samburu people since it opened.
What wildlife will we see?
Guests have access to both the Samburu National Reserve and Kalama Conservancy, with its 200,000 acres of protected wilderness. The area is known for its elephant herds and for endangered species including the Samburu Special Five. Villa rates start from US$700 per person per night.
Activities
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