Luxury · Luxury tented lodge
Sasaab
Westgate Community Conservancy, above the Ewaso Ng'iro River
Overview
Sasaab is unmistakable: nine enormous Moroccan-styled rooms with arched openings, swathes of white cotton and private plunge pools, set high above a bend in the Ewaso Ng'iro.
The lodge lies in the Westgate Community Conservancy, a Samburu-owned area bordering the park. Camel-back safaris, guided walks and river swims are all part of the experience here, alongside classic game drives.
It is a strong choice for travellers who want cultural depth — the guiding team is largely Samburu and the community relationship is central to how the lodge operates.
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Location
Westgate Community Conservancy, above the Ewaso Ng'iro River. 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.
Sasaab is highlighted on the map, alongside nearby camps, gates, airstrips and landmarks in Samburu National Park.
Room types
- Standard room
- Open-sided room with plunge pool, indoor and outdoor showers.
- Family room
- Interconnecting rooms with shared plunge pool and deck.
- Honeymoon suite
- The largest room, positioned for privacy with a long river view.
Facilities
- Main swimming pool
- Private plunge pools
- Spa treatment room
- Wi-Fi
- Boutique shop
- Star bed platform
Dining
Mediterranean and East African menus served on the terrace, in the sand river or under the stars, with a well-stocked cellar.
Safari activities available
- Game drives in Westgate Conservancy and Samburu National Park
- Camel-back safaris
- Guided walking safaris
- Singing wells visits
- Samburu village visits
- River swimming and picnics
Best suited for
Travellers seeking design-led luxury with authentic Samburu culture and walking safaris.
Rates
Rack rates 2026
Valid 01 January 2026 – 31 December 2026
All other suites with pool — per person sharing
- The Season
- USD 1,852
- Savings Season
- USD 1,329
All other suites — single room
- The Season
- USD 2,635
- Savings Season
- USD 1,859
All other suites — per child rate
- The Season
- USD 1,288
- Savings Season
- USD 930
All other suites — child sharing in an extra bed
aged 3–11yrs inclusive
- The Season
- USD 974
- Savings Season
- USD 622
Family suite with pool — minimum room rate
based on up to 2 adults & 2 children sharing
- The Season
- USD 6,282
- Savings Season
- USD 4,520
Family suite — 3rd child rate
3–15yrs inclusive
- The Season
- USD 974
- Savings Season
- USD 622
Family suite — 4 adults sharing rate
- The Season
- USD 7,411
- Savings Season
- USD 5,319
Family suite — per adult sharing in an extra bed
- The Season
- USD 1,852
- Savings Season
- USD 1,329
Professional guide room
per person per night, excluding park & conservation fees
- The Season
- USD 190
- Savings Season
- USD 190
Exclusive use of vehicle
per day
- The Season
- USD 490
- Savings Season
- USD 490
Samburu cultural experience
Women's Ntorosi celebration or a Warrior Dance, by prior arrangement
- The Season
- USD 350
- Savings Season
- USD 350
Extra lunch
per person
- The Season
- USD 46
- Savings Season
- USD 46
Quad bike excursions
per person per hour
- The Season
- USD 35
- Savings Season
- USD 35
Park & conservation fees — adult
Samburu Park & Westgate Conservancy, per person per night
- The Season
- USD 160
- Savings Season
- USD 160
Park & conservation fees — child
per person per night
- The Season
- USD 87.50
- Savings Season
- USD 87.50
- The Season: 01 – 05 January, 01 June – 31 October & 16 – 31 December 2026
- Savings Season: 06 January – 31 May & 01 November – 15 December 2026
All rates in USD, fully inclusive, per person per night sharing unless stated otherwise.
Included
- All meals and drinks including house wines, house soft drinks, house beers and house spirits
- Game drives, bush meals and sundowners
- Transfers from Sasaab Airstrip
- Laundry, guided walks and camel walks
- Rooftop stargazing beds and fly camping (by prior arrangement; may involve exclusive vehicle hire at USD 490 per day)
- Samburu manyatta visit, community project, school and market day visits (the latter two may involve exclusive vehicle hire)
Excluded
- Park & conservation fees
- Premium wines, Champagne and premium spirits
- Exclusive use of vehicle (USD 490 per day)
- Samburu cultural experience (USD 350)
- Quad bike excursions
- Spa treatments
- Flights and road transfers other than from Sasaab Airstrip
- Travel and medical evacuation insurance
- Gratuities and items of a personal nature
Notes
- Rates are fully inclusive and subject to change with notice.
- Park & conservation fees are payable in addition to accommodation rates.
- Fly camping and stargazing beds are weather permitting and by prior arrangement.
- 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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