Amazing Lodges in Samburu
Saruni Samburu Lodge: Luxury in Samburu
Set roughly in the middle of the 385 km2 Kalama Community Conservancy, at the heart of its 3150-hectare core conservation area, the acclaimed Saruni Samburu Lodge, comprised of 6-luxury eco-villas raised, is set on a beautifully-appointed upland rock with unprecedented long views of the plains. This elevation suddenly gives you one of the largest and most beautiful wilderness backyards imaginable.
Exception at best, these unrepeatable views extend to Mount Kenya, putting the finishing touch on a most glorious landscape. The emphasis at Saruni Samburu is to take full advantage of these views that has been all but accomplished through the open-plan safari-style luxury set up, cozy outdoors areas with decks and a snug swimming pool, all overlooking the plains. As the only safari lodge in Kalama Conservancy, Saruni Samburu enjoys a stunning a-gogo frontage – all the views.
For a more intimate encounter with these wild plains, guests can explore the area on walking safaris in the capable hands of Samburu local experts, or take part in the invigorating rhino tracking safari at Saruni Rhino. Open-top games drives on a long afternoon out gives you the chance to spot the iconic Big-5. Moreover, Saruni is part of a four member chain of splendid boutique safari destination, alongside Saruni Rhino (Namunyak Conservancy), Saruni Wild Camp (Lemek Conservancy), and Saruni Mara Lodge (Mara North), that can be visited on consecutive terms.
Around Kenya, there is a collection of rare experiences, in amazing lodges, offering guests intimate encounters with parts of the world not many get to know – and the chance to slow down and truly discover them. Each lodge is rooted in its local community and dedicated to protecting the habitat and cultures.
Index of Amazing Lodges Around Kenya
Homa Bay County - Rusinga Island Lodge, Mfangano Island Lodge, Isiolo County - Joy's Camp Shaba, The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille, Kilifi County - Vipingo Ridge, Kamili House, Casa Dalton, Watamu Tree House, Hemingways Watamu, Medina Palms, Kudu Camp Galana, Kitui County - Ithumba Camp, Ithumba Hill Camp, Man-Eaters Camp, Kwale County - The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel, Swahili Beach Resort, Lantana Galu Beach, Kinondo Kwetu, Sands at Chale Island, Laikipia County - Elewana Loisaba Star Beds, Lamu County - Peponi Hotel, Shela Fort, The Majlis, Manda Lodge, Makueni County - Umani Springs Lodge, Meru County - Elsa's Kopje, Lewa Safari Camp, Sirikoi, Nairobi County - Emakoko, Giraffe Manor, House of Waine, The Glee, Nakuru County - Loldia House, Lake Elementaita Serena, Narok County - Mahali Mzuri, Sand River Masai Mara, Royal Mara Safari Lodge, Kilima Camp, Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Nyeri County - The Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Lodge, Samburu County - Saruni Samburu Lodge, Saasab Camp, Kitich Forest Camp, Sarara Tented Camp, Saruni Rhino Camp, The Desert Rose Lodge, Taita Taveta County - Campi Ya Kanzi, The Finch Hattons, Galdessa Little Camp
Samburu County, in northern Kenya, offers stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique wildlife. Known for its stunning mountains, hills, remote wilderness, traditional Samburu culture, and less-visited national reserves, the county provides an authentic experience away from the popular safari circuit.
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50 Destinations in Samburu County, arranged as one would visit these - south, north, west then south - with aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Shaba National Reserve, Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Ashnil Samburu Camp, Archer's Post, Chanler’s Falls, Umoja Cultural Village, Nashipa Eco Camp, Lion's Cave Camp, Samburu National Reserve, Samburu Sopa Lodge, Samburu Intrepids Camp, Ewaso Lions, Kalama Conservancy, Saruni Samburu Lodge, Westgate Conservancy, Rhodia Mann Museum, Meibai Conservancy, Mount Ololokwe, Namunyak Community Conservancy, Sarara Camp, Singing Wells, Reteti Sanctuary, Mathews Range, Kitich Camp, Sera Conservancy, Saruni Rhino Camp, Ndoto Mountains, Mlima Tatu, Ngurunit, Ngurunit Rock Pools, Camp Ndotto, Mount Nyiru, Desert Rose, El Barta, Samburu Hills, Baragoi Deanery, Nachola Site, Napong Hills, Losiolo Escarpment, Emuruangogolak, Kirisia Forest, Ngari Hill Lodge, Maralal Safari Lodge, Yale Camp, Maralal Camel Derby, Kenyatta House Maralal, Loroghi Plateau, Engare Narok Sanctuary, Lake Mbaringon
Know More About Samburu County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including a distance chart, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
Samburu is almost always hot! The driest months are January and February. The mean annual temperature is 29oC, with fast blowing winds especially on the lowlands. Rain is temporal and erratic.
Over 80% of Samburu lies within the fragile arid to semi-arid ecological vast block of Kenya. Altitude, excepting the ranges and mountains, varies from 2040 ms to 600 ms asl.