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Sasaab

Sasaab is located on the Ngutuk Ongiron Group Ranch in the West Gate community in Northern Kenya.  In Samburu this area has a wild, dry beauty, changing in habitat rom the lush slopes of Mount Kenya to the semi-desert of Kenya's Northern Frontier District.  Sasaab is owned by Mikey and Tanya Carr-Hartley who also own Sala's Camp in the Masai Mara.  This lodge offers a true wilderness experience in an atmosphere of comfort and stylish decor and furnishings. 

The accommodation here is in Moroccan style huge 'tents' each over 100 sq metres with bedroom, sitting room and en-suite bathrooms.  There is a mix of double and twin tents.  Solar power provides electricity and offers charging outlets to each room.  All tents have a private plunge pool and massage treatments can be taken in the privacy of your tent by the pool.

This luxury lodge is set in the heart of the dry Samburu lands above the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.  There are amazing views from it's quiet setting towards the Laikipia plateau and Mount Kenya in the distance.  The main lodge area is on a ridge which gives a panorama view into the interior with it's cosy Moroccan style and decor. The swimming pool is on a hill looking towards the river and massage and beauty treatments are on offer.  

Food is of a very high quality using the freshest possible products with a Moroccan influence on the cuisine.

Game viewing is provided by day and night drives, walks along the river or in the dry bushlands, day visits to the Samburu reserve.  Other optinos available include mountain biking and visiting the local Samburu people.

Highlights

  • High quality luxury lodge in true wildnerness setting
  • Small, quiet lodge with fantastic personal service
  • Samburu culture
  • Unwind, relax and be pampered!

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Situation

Northern Kenya, Samburu area. Access by air, there are two daily flights from Nairobi to Buffalo Springs (then a 1.5 hr drive through Samburu Reserve to Sasaab) OR direct private charter flight into Sasaab's own airstrip.

Activities

Day and night game drives, walks, mountain biking, beauty thearapy, swimming pool, Samburu cultural visits.

Facilities

8 large tented en-suite rooms, main lounge bar area, swimming pool and private plunge pools in all rooms.

Open

Closed May and November.

Included

Game drives and walks, culturual visits, laundry, house wines, beers, soft drinks, spirits and bottled water.

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