Saruni – ‘sanctuary’ (Maa & Samburu language)
“A world away”
• A pioneering collection of unique and intimate lodges and camps found in Kenya's mostbeautiful and private wildlife conservancies;
• The ultimate in authenticity in partnership with sustainable conservation and the localcommunities;
• Away from the crowds and off the beaten track in Kenya’s most spectacular and diverseareas offering truly authentic Kenya and culture;
• Operating the first black rhino tracking experience in East Africa.
Proposed circuit
• Discover less explored and wildlife rich corners of Kenya
• Authentic, classic and stylish safaris
• Learn from the ancient wisdom of the Samburu and Maasai
• Explore secluded wilderness
• Join and support a pioneering conservation initiative in both the Masai Mara and Northern Kenya
• Share and take home life-enriching experiences
• Revered for its innovative eco-design and uninterruptedviews;
• The only lodge in Kalama Conservancy – 240,000 acresof unspoilt, protected wilderness enjoyed exclusively;
• Prime game viewing, abundant wildlife and endemic species, with Samburu National Reserve next door;
• Samburu guides who share their local, authentic insight and culture;
• Complete seclusion.
The Lodge• Unique style, built on top of the mountain• Six luxury villas – sleeping 20 in total. Each with their own private deck & unending views - of
which - four large family suites• All individually designed with an elegant Bedouin touch • Intimate and exclusive• Two large infinity pools with spectacular views• Samburu Wellbeing Space • Professional ground-level Photographic Hide in front of a waterhole visited daily• Italian-inspired cuisine, catering for all tastes
Tucked into the mountain in complete seclusion
Incredible views stretching all the way to Mount Kenya
Space
Character & Individuality
Relaxation amongst the elements
Style
Private meals in secluded places
Dramatic landscapes and spectacular views
‘Out of Africa’ experience
Activities• Day and night game drives
• Photographic Hide
• Bird Watching
• Stargazing
• Guided bush walks
• Visit to local Samburu caves and ancient rock art
• Warriors Academy (bookable in advance)
• Scorpion Safari
• Mount Ololokwe excursions (payable extra)
• 2 x large infinity pools
• Samburu Wellbeing Space (additional treatments payable
extra)
• Bush dinners and picnics
• Sundowners
• Saruni Gift Shop
• Heli Excursions (payable extra)
• Reteti Elephant Sanctuary (payable extra & bookable in
advance)
Infinity pools on top of the world
Samburu Wellbeing Space – Saruni Spa
Professional Photographic Hide
Waterhole with daily visits
Expert Samburu guides
Samburu Special Five
Samburu Ellies
Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
Sacred Mountain Excursion
Gorgeous sundowners
Bush dinners under vast, starlit African skies
Samburu cultural experiences
WATCH THE FT VIDEOEast Africa’s first black rhino tracking experience
• First community conservancy in Africa to own and operate a sanctuary dedicated to the conservation of the critically endangered black rhino;
• First time the black rhino is back to Northern Kenya after 30 years;
• First time black rhino tracking experience available in Kenya;
• Elite-trained anti-poaching units;
• Samburu guides who share their local, authentic insight and culture;
• Prime game viewing, abundant wildlife and bird life and rarespecies;
• Perfect oasis amidst the arid rangelands of the north;
• Unique location; amongst doum palms dotted along a dry river bed (the Kauro ‘lugga’).
‘An historical moment’
Getting there• Saruni Rhino is just under a 2 hours’ drive north (east) from Saruni Samburu;
• Multiple airstrips for private air charter throughout Sera Community Conservancy (15 mins’ flight from Kalama);
• Kalama airstrip for domestic flights;
• Road transfers from airstrip/Saruni Samburu included.
The Experience• Two night minimum stay in elegantly simple, rustic accommodation – safari at its best;
• Black rhino tracking on foot with expertly-trained anti-poaching Rangers and Samburu guides;
• Game-driving in 54,000 hectares-large sanctuary and 350,000 hectares-large Sera Conservancy;
• Abundant wildlife and birdlife, with spectacular sightings of natural watering cycles;
• Authentic cultural insights into pastoralist lifestyle in the arid North.
Epic landscapes
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Expert Samburu guides & anti-poaching Rangers
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Up-close encounters
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Saruni Rhino – need to know
• 2019 / 2020 Saruni nightly rate - based on per person sharing on an all inclusive accommodation basis;
• Sera Conservancy fee & Rhino Tracking Session per day - $175 per person (incl. of VAT )
• Rhino Tracking available to over 16 years old only – childcare available (payable extra);
• Minimum 2 nights’ stay at Saruni Rhino. No Special Offers include Saruni Rhino;
• Must have adequate medical insurance & evacuation coverage.
‘Banda’-style Accommodation• Three stone en-suite bandas (cottages), each with its own private sandy terrace and spectacular views;• Communal dining and relaxation area – ‘Swara House’;
• Two bandas are doubles; the other is a ‘Family Banda’ that sleeps 4 in two bedrooms;
• Beach-club feel; sandy terraces with sun loungers & umbrellas and infinity swimming pool;• Simple yet elegant design – in true Saruni-style in harmony with surroundings;• Intimate and exclusive.
Family Banda by waterhole
Open & closed canvas
Rustic yet elegant open spaces
Spacious open lounge – spot the Ellies!
Style and nature
Elegant simplicity
Colourful relaxation & dining
Daily visits to the Waterhole – Ellies galore!
Infinity pool in harmony with wildlife
Swim and dine in style
Life on a spectacular dry river bed
Activities
• Rhino Tracking on foot (payable extra)
• Game drives
• Waterhole sightings
• Swimming in natural rock infinity pool
• Re-wilding Rhino Calf Visit – ‘Loijipu’
• Bird Watching
• Guided bush walks
• Sand grouse spectacular
• Bush dinners and picnics
• Sundowners
• Nearby singing wells visit
• Sunset Lugga Walks
• Reteti Elephant Sanctuary (payable extra &
bookable in advance)
Rescued Rhino being released back to the Sera wild
Sand grouse spectacle
Magic of the Singing Wells
• Situated in the Mara North Conservancy • 74,000 acres of private, protected wilderness and only 10 lodges• Only lodges in Mara North can game drive in the area• All park fees go back to the local communities • Set in a remote acacia valley with wonderful views over Mara plains• Within the prime game viewing area of the Masai Mara ecosystem
The Lodge• Smallest permanent lodge in the Mara• Intimate and exclusive • 5 double cottages, 1 family villa and 1 private villa – the lodge can accommodate 18 guests • Furnished with selected antiques, Persian carpets and African art• Themed rooms – luxurious and spacious• Maasai Wellbeing Space • Saruni Cuisine – fresh ingredients, Italian-inspired• Local Maasai guides
Classic
Individual
Welcoming
Spacious family suite
Nyati House – The Owner’s Private Villa
Activities
• Day and Night Game Drives
• Guided Bush Walks
• Scenic Flights & Balloon Flights (payable extra
& upon request)
• Bird Watching
• Ol Chorro rhino sanctuary visit (payable extra)
• Bush Meals
• Sundowners
• Maasai Wellbeing Space (additional treatments
extra)
• Migration River Crossing (Reserve fees apply)
• Warriors Academy (bookable in advance)
Maasai Wellbeing Space – Saruni Spa
Abundant wildlife and incredible game drives
Expert Maasai Guides
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3 tents for 8 guests
Spacious & comfortable
Shared lounge & dining area
Wonderful views of the plains
'Al fresco' among the wildlife
Under the African sky
Maasai Cultural Experience
Italian-inspired Cuisine
Family focus – Warriors Academy
Wedding Packages – Traditional, Cultural, Religious
Heavenly Honeymoons
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Saruni 2020 Rates – Saruni Samburu
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Saruni Mara Saruni SamburuA ‘silver eco-rating’ demonstrates a move towards excellence and isawarded to facilities that have shown innovation in responsibleresource use, environmental conservation and socio-economicinvestment.
• We invest significantly in community development and conservation.
• Saruni Mara is a founding member of Mara North Conservancy. Saruni Samburu is a founding member of Kalama
Conservancy.
• We provide jobs, income, training and guidance for the local Maasai & Samburu people.
• Tourism directly supports conservation through daily fees – by visiting Saruni, you are directly giving back to the
community who protect this beautiful land, improving their quality of life, whilst at the same time encouraging the
purpose for conservation.
• More than 80% of Saruni employees are from the local communities. They are trained, employed and encouraged to rise
through the ranks so that the local communities benefit directly from the lodge’s presence in the area.
• Saruni sponsors young Maasai to train as guides at the Koiyaki Guiding School, to ensure that the future generations of
conservationists and safari guides will see the Maasai people in the forefront.
A ‘gold eco-rating’ demonstrates excellence and is awarded to facilitiesthat have shown innovation in responsible resource use, environmentalconservation and socio-economic investment.
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The Saruni Low-Down – www.saruni.comLodge Area Location Nearest Airport
/ AirstripDrive from
Nairobi
Open Bed Totals Style
Saruni Marawww. saruni.com/saruni-
mara/
Masai Mara Mara North Conservancy
Mara North airstrip
5 hours Yearround
5 cottages1 family villa1 private villaTotal: 18 beds
Cottages
Saruni Wildwww.saruni.com/saruni-
wild/
Masai Mara Lemek Conservancy
Mara North airstrip
5 hours Yearround
2 double tents1 family tentTotal: 8 beds
Tents
Saruni Samburuwww.saruni.com/saruni-
samburu/
Samburu,Northern
Kenya
Kalama Conservancy
Kalama airstrip
6 hours Yearround
6 villas (4 of which can be
family villas)Total: 20 beds
Villas
Saruni Rhinowww.saruni.com/saruni-
rhino/
Samburu,Northern
Kenya
Sera Community Conservancy
Kalamaairstrip
8.5 hours Yearround
3 bandas (2 double units
sleeping 4 & 1 Family unit sleeping 4)
Total: 8 beds
Bandas (rustic stone
cottages)
All total beds capacity in each property may change pending room configuration upon request
Saruni Lodges @SaruniCamp Saruni Lodges
Riccardo Orizio | Saruni CEOMobile: +254 (0)710 842 000
Office landline: +254 (0)202 180 497Email: [email protected]
Skype: riccardoorizio
Saruni Reservations & SafarisOffice Mobile: +254 (0)735 950 903 /+254 (0)796 109 940
Office landline: +254 (0)202 180 497Email: [email protected]
Skype: live:reservations2_60
Elizabeth Orizio | Saruni MarketingMobile: +254 (0)705 479 945
Office landline: +254 (0)202 180 497Email: [email protected]
Skype: elizabethmj73
Saruni.Lodges
Further information
Saruni Website - www.saruni.com
Saruni on Wetu content management system - iCatalogue
Sacha Craig | Saruni Sales RepresentationMobile: +44(0)7875 025 544
Email: [email protected]: sachacraig