Sasaab
• Luxury boutique bush lodge
• 9 Moroccan inspired villas with private plunge pools
• Home to the ‘Samburu Five’; the Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s griaffe, Gerenuk antelope and Somali ostrich
• Views over the Laikipia Plateau towards Mount Kenya
• On the Ewaso Ng’iro river offering prime wildlife viewing from the comfort of your verandah
• Experience the vibrant Samburu culture
Located on the banks of the Ewaso Ng’iro river, Sasaab is a stunning blend of Moroccan and Swahili style in the heart of the African bush; with stunning views across the Laikipia Plateau to the peaks of Mount Kenya.
Designed to offer a cooling retreat from the African heat, each of the nine airy rooms offer four poster beds, open-air bathrooms and private plunge pools overlooking the Ewaso Ng’iro river.
Home to the vibrant, colourful and awe-inspiring Samburu people, the area is a place of rich natural diversity with elephant, lion, leopard and cheetah and the ‘Samburu Special Five’: Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk and Somali ostrich. Enjoy guided walks, bird watching, stargazing or a visit to the spa for world-class beauty treatments. For the more adventurous take a game drive, camel ride or spend a night fly camping in the wilderness.
Accommodation • 7 ensuite luxury suites (100m2) – double/twin convertible
• Family Suite: 2 ensuite rooms with shared central area and plunge pool
• Maximum of 18 guests
• Children of all ages are welcome
Activities • Day game drives
• Guided bush walks
• Bush meals
• Sundowners
• Camel trekking
• Fly camping
• Spa treatments & yoga
• Quad biking safaris
• Children’s activites
• Cultural community visits
Facilities & Amenities • Swimming pool
• WiFi: mess area
• 24 hour electricity
• Charging facilities: main areas
• Spa
• Gym
• Babysitting
• Laundry
• Room Service
• Guest Areas: mess area, lounge & deck
In Room • Hot & cold running water
• Flush toilet
• Hot water indoor shower
• Private plunge pool
• Private deck
• Mosquito net
• Seating area
• In-room safe
• Gym in a bag
• Hairdryer on request
• Family Suite – lounge
Conservation • Scholarship Program
• The Safari Collection School Food Program
• Team Talk
• Young Conservationists Program
• S.A.F.E Samburu
• Community Health Clinics & Programs
When is it open? • Closed mid – end November
Getting There • Sasaab Airstrip – 10 minute drive
• Kalama Airstrip – 90 minute drive
• Daily scheduled flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kalama Airstrip
• Private Charter to Sasaab Airstrip
• Road transfer from Nairobi, approximately 7.5 hours