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: riccardo@saruni.com

Skype: riccardoorizio

Saruni Reservations & SafarisOffice Mobile: +254 (0)735 950 903 /+254 (0)796 109 940

Office landline: +254 (0)202 180 497Email: reservationsteam@saruni.com

Skype: live:reservations2_60

Elizabeth Orizio | Saruni MarketingMobile: +254 (0)705 479 945

Office landline: +254 (0)202 180 497Email: marketing@saruni.com

Skype: elizabethmj73

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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: experience@saruni.comSkype: sachacraig