Luxury · Luxury lodge
Saruni Samburu
Kalama Conservancy, roughly 45 minutes from Samburu National Park
Overview
Saruni Samburu is built into a rocky outcrop high above the Kalama Conservancy, with six villas that open completely to the view. On a clear morning you can see Mount Kenya to the south and the Mathews Range to the north.
Because the lodge sits on community-owned conservancy land, guests enjoy walking safaris, night drives and off-road game viewing that are not permitted inside the national park, while the park itself is an easy morning's drive away.
The design is architectural rather than tented — stone, glass and timber — and the infinity pools carved into the rock are among the most photographed in northern Kenya.
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Location
Kalama Conservancy, roughly 45 minutes from Samburu National Park. Samburu National Park is reached by a 5–6 hour drive from Nairobi or a 1 hour 15 minute scheduled flight to the Samburu or Kalama airstrips, followed by a short transfer. See our guide to getting there.
Saruni Samburu is highlighted on the map, alongside nearby camps, gates, airstrips and landmarks in Samburu National Park.
Room types
- Standard villa
- Open-fronted villa with king bed, lounge and expansive viewing deck.
- Family villa
- Two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a shared lounge with private pool.
- Honeymoon villa
- Set apart from the main lodge with private infinity pool and outdoor bath.
Facilities
- Two infinity swimming pools
- Wellness house and spa
- Wine cellar
- Library and lounge
- Wi-Fi throughout
- Photographic hide
Dining
Italian-influenced menus using fresh produce from Nanyuki, served in the open dining room, on the rocks at sunset or privately on your villa deck.
Safari activities available
- Game drives in Kalama Conservancy and Samburu National Park
- Guided walking safaris
- Night drives
- Samburu warrior-led cultural experiences
- Star beds and fly camping
- Photographic safaris
Best suited for
Honeymooners, photographers and families wanting big views, exclusivity and conservancy activities.
Rates
Rack rates 2026
Rates from 03 January 2026 to 02 January 2027
Villa
per person per night sharing
- High season
- USD 1,000
- Mid season
- USD 800
- Low season
- USD 700
Honeymoon Villa
per person per night sharing
- High season
- USD 1,000
- Mid season
- USD 800
- Low season
- USD 700
Family Villa
per unit per night, up to 4 pax; additional adult/child at standard sharing rate
- High season
- USD 4,000
- Mid season
- USD 3,200
- Low season
- USD 2,800
Child aged 5–16
per night sharing
- High season
- USD 500
- Mid season
- USD 400
- Low season
- USD 350
Single occupancy
per night
- High season
- USD 1,300
- Mid season
- USD 1,040
- Low season
- USD 700
Conservation fee — adult
per person per night
- High season
- USD 160
- Mid season
- USD 160
- Low season
- USD 160
Conservation fee — child 5–16
per person per night
- High season
- USD 80
- Mid season
- USD 80
- Low season
- USD 80
- High season: July, August, September & 20 December 2026 – 02 January 2027
- Mid season: 03 January – 29 February, June, October & 01 – 19 December 2026
- Low season: March, April, May & November 2026
All rates in USD, per person per night sharing unless stated otherwise.
Included
- 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
- One complimentary back & neck massage (30 min) per room per stay
- Warriors Academy family/children activity (on request)
- Private yoga mat for self-instructed yoga
- Cultural village visit transfers
- VAT & taxes
Excluded
- Daily conservation fees
- Premium spirits, wines/Champagne and beers
- Temporary Flying Doctors evacuation cover
- Additional Wellbeing Space massages & treatments
- Exclusive use of safari vehicle & guide (USD 400 per day)
- Late departure & extra lunch fee (USD 180 per adult / USD 90 per child)
- Cultural village visit entry fees
- Own private guides (USD 60 per day)
- Gratuities to staff & guides
- Anything of a personal nature and other extras
- All statutory increases beyond our control
Notes
- Rates are subject to change with notice.
- Children under 5 stay free of charge when sharing with parents/adults.
- Conservation fees are subject to change by the private conservancies.
- No Easter, Christmas or New Year supplements.
- Minimum stay during high season is 2 nights.
- No single room supplement in low season.
- All guests must have comprehensive travel, medical and emergency evacuation insurance.
Rates exclude Samburu National Park entry fees where applicable — see park fees. Send an enquiry and we will confirm exact current rates and availability.
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