LOCATION : Kalama Wildlife Conservancy, bordering Samburu National Reserve                            Click here for Map                          

 

ACCOMMODATION
2 houses – 1 double & 1 twin (both with en suite bathroom and dressing room, and private seating / dining area)
2 family houses – each house consists of 2 en suite bedrooms with individual dressing rooms and a shared seating / dining area
All rooms can fit one extra bed, to accommodate children under the age of 16yrs only.

DESCRIPTION
Saruni Samburu is a ‘design’ lodge located 7km north of Samburu National Reserve, in Kenya’s wild north. Surrounded by 95,000 hectares of private wildlife conservancy, and perched on top of a spectacular viewpoint, its four rooms and large swimming pool overlook several waterholes where the famous Samburu elephant, leopard, reticulated giraffe, Oryx and Grevy’s zebra gather to drink. The vastness and purity of this African landscape, combined with the untouched local culture, make your safari a unique experience. As well as our game drives that include Samburu National Reserve, Buffalo Springs National Reserve and West Gate Conservancy, the traditions and semi-nomadic heritage of the local Samburu people are an important part of the experience. Led by professional Samburu guides, our guests enjoy a new dimension of this rightfully popular region: the feeling of exclusivity, of having an incredibly large area to themselves, and a high level of comfort and tailor-made service.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS

• Location – Saruni Samburu is located in tribal lands to the north of Samburu National Reserve,
   overlooking a vast private game sanctuary, with exclusive use of a 95,000 hectare wildlife conservancy. Leopards are already making themselves at home at Saruni Samburu!

• Design – a fusion of large spacious cottages with bold and dramatic African details, Saruni Samburu is  the first and most exclusive design lodge of its kind in Kenya.

• Samburu guides - of the highest professional guiding standards.

• Warrior for a week programme – Spend a few days learning the survival skills of world class warriors –  you will be trained and taught in the same way as a junior warrior learning to track animals and make your nomadic home on the plains of Samburu.

ACTIVITIES
Day & Night Game Drives, Guided Bush Walks Cultural Visits, Samburu Wellbeing Space (Massage & Spa Treatments) Bush Meals, Sundowners,‘ Warrior for a Week’ Programme, Drawing Safaris, led by a Professional Artist (3 Drawing Safari itineraries available), Swimming Pool, Visits to local caves featuring prehistoric Rock Art, Shop.

 

 

 

RATES:

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
03-31 Mid	Mid	Mid	01-14 Mid	Green	Mid	High	High	High	Mid	Mid	01-20 Mid
			15-30 Green								21-02 Jan High

 

SARUNI SAMBURU CAMP RATES - Non Resident Package
	Adult Sharing	Single room	Child 5-16  sharing	Family Cottage (4 pax)*¹
High	US$ 595	US$ 700	US$ 440	US$ 2640
Mid	US$ 495	US$ 600	US$ 365	US$ 2100
Green	US$ 370	US$ 400	US$ 270	US$ 1600
Special rate 4th night onwards
High	US$ 415	US$ 490	US$ 310	US$ 1850
Mid	US$ 345	US$ 420	US$ 255	US$ 1470
Green	US$ 260	US$ 280	US$ 190	US$ 1120
All rates are based on a minimum stay of 2 nights

Included		Excluded
Full board accommodation Soft drinks, beer & house wine, Non-luxury spirits Day game drives, Night game drives Guided bush walks , Bush meals One complimentary massage per cottage Transfers to cultural visits Samburu main airstrip transfers Laundry service		*2Conservancy Fees (Included on invoice) Adult $75, Child under 16 $35, Extra Lunch - per person $30 Exclusive use of vehicle - $300 per day Road transfers one way per vehicle - max 5 pax Saruni Samburu to Joy's Camp - $100 Saruni Samburu to Kitich - $250 Cultural visits, Drawing safari supplement - $100 pppd Champagne, luxury spirits, select wines Additional massages or spa treatments

*1 Family Cottage - Additional pax at the adult or child sharing rate - max 6 pax
*2 Conservancy Fees Kalama conservancy fees include access to Samburu National Reserve and Buffalo Springs National Reserve.

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HOW TO GET THERE Flying
Samburu main airstrip. – 1 hour drive from the lodge.
ƒ Twice daily scheduled Air Kenya flight departing Nairobi Wilson at 07h30 and 09h15
ƒ Twice daily scheduled Safarilink flight departing Nairobi Wilson at 08h00 and 10h20.
ƒ Once daily scheduled Air Kenya flight from Meru at 10h35 Kalama Airstrip – 15 minute drive from the lodge
ƒ Private charter from anywhere.
Scenic road transfers – per vehicle one way – max 6 pax
Saruni Samburu – Lewa - $ 110 – 1 hour
Saruni Samburu – Joy’s Camp $ 110 – 1.5 hours Saruni Samburu – Kitich - $ 280 – 2.5 hours Saruni Samburu – Ol Pejeta $ 330 – 2.5 hours Saruni Samburu – Elsa’s Kopje $ 330 – 3 hours Saruni Samburu – Loisaba/Sabuk$ 330 – 3.5 hours

AIRSTRIP CO-ORDINATES
The airstrip is Kalama and co-ordinates are:
N 00° 42.041; E 037°37.320 – Elevation 2750ft.

WHAT FORM OF PAYMENT DOES SARUNI SAMBURU ACCEPT?
Cash, Travellers Cheque, Visa & MasterCard

WHAT FORM OF ELECTRICITY DOES SARUNI SAMBURU HAVE?
ƒ Saruni Samburu uses solar panels for electricity. These panels provide 220V power, available 24 hours a day, in all cottages and common areas.
ƒ There is also a generator for back up.
ƒ All cottages have power sockets, therefore guests can charge batteries in their rooms.
ƒ The power supply at Saruni Samburu can support hairdryers.

Guests are recommended to bring converters & universal plug adaptors.

MEAL POLICY
Communal dining is encouraged but we can do private dinners on request
Breakfast: From 07h00, Lunch: From 13h00, Dinner: From 19h30
The camp has a daily set menu.
Please inform us about any dietary requirements prior to arrival.
Guests that have booked to arrive before Lunch, but do not, are charged for an extra lunch on their day of departure (if they require lunch on their day of departure).

WATER
Bottled drinking water is provided free of charge.

WHAT VEHICLES DOES SARUNI SAMBURU HAVE?
4 x 4x4 Vehicles
ƒ 2 x Land Rover 110  Open sided with canvas roof, 9 seater
ƒ 2 x Land Rover 110  Open sided with canvas roof, 6seater
When necessary, guests may have to share vehicles with others, unless ‘Exclusive Use of Vehicle’ has been paid for.

SAMBURU CLIMATE
ƒ Altitude: 2500ft
ƒ Rainfall; Approximately 200-300mls per year
ƒ Hot days, warm nights, low humidity.

MALARIA
Please note that all C&P properties are situated in locations of minimal malarial risk. Saruni Samburu being remote has minimal risk, guests sleep under nets

WHAT LANGUAGES ARE SPOKEN AT SARUNI SAMBURU?
English, Italian and Kiswahili.

COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Internet: The Saruni Samburu WiFi system provides 24-hour wireless connectivity (through a direct satellite link) to all cottages.
Mobile phones: Phone signal is available (Safaricom better than Airtel)