Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

Saruni Samburu

Saruni Samburu is a polished, privacy-first base in Samburu National Reserve: design in stone and timber, service that lands lightly, and days tuned to light, weather and appetite. Expect unhurried...

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Dramatic views above the Samburu wilderness

Saruni Samburu sits in the Kalama Conservancy, looking across the arid landscapes of northern Kenya towards Samburu country. Its open-fronted villas are designed around the view, creating a very different safari atmosphere from the grasslands of the Mara.

Villas

Accommodation includes spacious open-fronted villas with large viewing decks, alongside family and honeymoon configurations. The family villa provides two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a shared lounge with a private pool, while the honeymoon villa is positioned for greater seclusion and adds its own infinity pool and outdoor bath.

Safari

Game drives explore both Kalama Conservancy and Samburu National Reserve. The region is known for northern species such as Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich, alongside elephant and the major predators.

Private-conservancy activities can include night drives and guided walks, adding a different perspective to daytime wildlife viewing.

Samburu culture

Local Samburu guides and warriors introduce guests to the landscape and culture through walks and community experiences. Done well, these encounters add important human context to a safari in northern Kenya.

Wellness and time at the lodge

Facilities include two infinity pools, a wellness house and spa, library, lounge and photographic hide. Meals may be served in the main dining area, privately on villa decks or in scenic outdoor locations.

Highlights

  • Kalama Conservancy setting
  • Extraordinary views across northern Kenya
  • Open-fronted villas
  • Private-pool family and honeymoon options
  • Game drives in Kalama and Samburu
  • Walking, night drives and cultural experiences
  • Two infinity pools and wellness facilities

Why we like it

Samburu adds real contrast to a Kenyan itinerary. The wildlife, people, colours and dry northern landscape are distinct from the Mara, and Saruni’s elevated villas make the setting part of every hour at camp.

Speak to Private Hideaway Escapes about combining Samburu with the Mara or Laikipia.