🛏️ Intimate Tented Luxury

🏕️ Six Tents and a Private House

Sarara Camp, Samburu offers just six en-suite tents and a private two-bedroom house, each with maximum views over the 850,000-acre conservancy.

🏕️ Luxury Safari Tents

Spacious, high-ceilinged tents · Wide beds · En-suite facilities · Solar-heated outdoor showers · Private terraces overlook the camp waterhole · 6 tents, en-suite, waterhole views

🏠 Sarara House

Private two-bedroom retreat · Own plunge pool · Private dining · Generous lounge · Exclusive-use, plunge pool, 4 guests (max 5)

💧 The Heart of Sarara

🪨 Rock Pool & Waterhole

Carved into the hillside, the natural rock swimming pool overlooks a bustling waterhole. Elephants, giraffe, kudu, warthog, impala, and buffalo gather below while you swim or lounge.

“Sitting in the pool watching animals at the waterhole was a highlight of our entire safari.”

— Recent Guest

🐘 Reteti Elephant Sanctuary

Over 150 rescued elephants since 2016. Guests can visit to watch bottle-feeding, learn individual stories, and observe rehabilitation, all while respecting strict wilding protocols (no touching).

☕ A 5:00 am start is rewarded with a transformative experience, often ending with coffee on a rock as young elephants pass by.

🎶 Samburu Culture

🎶 The Singing Wells

For centuries, Samburu warriors have gathered herds at these wells, singing chants as they draw water from the depths. A rare privilege to witness, largely unchanged across generations.

🎨 Cultural Immersion

Beading with Samburu women · Visits to traditional homesteads (manyattas) · Learning traditional skills from community members · Culture is woven into every aspect of the camp.

🎯 Activities & Experiences

🚙 Day & Night Game Drives — Explore the conservancy with expert Samburu guides

🚶 Guided Walks & Hiking — Montane forest hikes in the Mathews Range

🐎 Horseback Safari — One ride included · Experienced riders only (weight limit 85kg)

🐒 De Brazza Monkey Hike — Track one of Africa’s most elusive primates

⛺ Fly Camping — Sleep under the stars in a mobile camp (mobilization fee applies)

📸 Photography Hide — Get eye-level with wildlife at the waterhole

🍽️ Dining & Atmosphere

🍴 Communal Meals with a View

Meals served in the main mess area with tree-trunk supports and deep thatched roof. Dinners often on the terrace overlooking the waterhole, or in the lugga around a campfire.

“The chef is simply incredible,” writes one guest. The communal format creates a warm, social atmosphere, and solo travellers are welcomed and hosted.

💰 Sarara Camp Rates

US$ per person per night

*5th guest must be a child aged 5–15.

🌿 Conservancy fee: $160 per adult / $90 per child.

📅 Seasons

🚫 Closed November.

✅ Included / ❌ Excluded

✅ What Your Rate Covers

🍽️ Full board accommodation

🥤 Soft drinks, local beers, non-premium wines & spirits

👕 Laundry

✈️ Local airstrip transfers

🚙 Day & night shared game drives

🚶 Guided walks & hiking

🎭 Cultural experiences

🐎 Horseback safari (one ride)

🧾 Statutory taxes

❌ Excluded

🍾 Champagne, premium spirits, cellar wines

⛺ Fly camping mobilization fee — US$300

🐘 Reteti entrance — US$35 pp (exclusive US$1,000 + $75 pp)

🐎 Horse riding — US$60 per ride

💃 Samburu dancers — US$500 (25 dancers)

🏔️ Ololokwe day trip — US$350 per vehicle

🎨 Beading — US$25 pp

🔨 Blacksmithing — US$25 pp

🌿 Conservancy fees

🍾 Premium beverages & helicopter excursions

🎁 Latest Sarara Special Offers

⏳ Limited-Time Deals

🏕️ Stay 5, Pay 4 — Valid for a 5-night stay: 2 nights Sarara Camp, 2 nights Sarara Treehouses, 1 night fly camping · Complimentary night at Sarara Tree · Valid March, April, May 2024 · Fly camping mobilization fee extra

✈️ Free Round-Trip Flights — For a limited time, international travelers visiting Sarara Camp, Sarara Treehouses, or Reteti House may enjoy free round-trip flights from select airstrips to Namunyak Airstrip

🗓️ 4-Day Sample Itinerary

🦁 Wildlife, Culture & Relaxation

Day 1 — Arrival in Nairobi, flight to Namunyak · Welcome lunch & orientation walk · Late afternoon game drive · Waterhole viewing at dusk · Sundowner on deck · Dinner under the stars

Day 2 — Early morning game drive — elephant, giraffe, Grevy’s zebra · Brunch · Samburu village & Singing Wells visit · Pool & deck relaxation · Night game drive or bush dinner

Day 3 — Hike into Mathews Range foothills · Birdwatching · Lunch at camp · Afternoon game drive · Hide viewing · Traditional Samburu dance performance · Dinner

Day 4 — Dawn game drive · Bush tea/coffee · Depart after lunch · Transfer to Nairobi or onward

📋 Practical Information

📍 Location, Climate & Logistics

📍 Location & Access — Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Mathews Range, Samburu County, Northern Kenya · Fly from Nairobi Wilson to Namunyak Airstrip (~1 hour) via private charter or scheduled flight · Short road transfer · Also accessible via Kalama or Lewa Downs airstrips

🌤️ Climate & Best Time — Warm year-round · Nightly lows 20–25°C, daily highs 30–35°C · Altitude ~800m · Dry seasons (Jan–Mar, Jun–Oct) offer most predictable game viewing · Green season (Apr–May) brings dramatic clouds over the Mathews Range

🏕️ Capacity — 6 en-suite tents plus private two-bedroom Sarara House · Minimum stay: 2 nights · Children of any age welcome, but more suitable for 5+

♻️ Eco & Practical — Solar power 24 hours · Intermittent WiFi in main areas · No hairdryers · Charging points in tents (3-pin square, floor level) · No adapters provided

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

👨‍👩‍👧 Is Sarara Camp suitable for families?

Yes. The exclusive-use Sarara House is ideal for larger family groups. The pool, elephants at the waterhole, and cultural activities are particularly engaging for younger travellers.

✈️ How do I get to Sarara Camp?

Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Namunyak Airstrip via private charter or scheduled flight (~1 hour), followed by a short road transfer. Scheduled flights also connect via Kalama or Lewa Downs airstrips.

♿ Is the camp accessible for guests with mobility issues?

The camp is built on a hillside with steps. A reviewer with arthritis noted that the camp accommodated her with a non-stair location, but advises others with mobility issues to inquire in advance.

🌙 What is the minimum stay?

Two nights minimum.

♻️ Is the property eco-friendly?

Yes. Sarara Camp uses solar power and works in partnership with the local Samburu community. Every stay directly supports the Sarara Foundation’s healthcare, education, and conservation initiatives.