Saruni Samburu

Kalama Conservancy, near Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

Brings the Saruni collection’s characteristic design focus to Kenya’s dry, dramatic northern landscape.

Overview

Saruni Samburu sits on the Kalama Conservancy overlooking the Samburu ecosystem, bringing the Saruni collection’s characteristic design focus to Kenya’s dry, dramatic northern landscape.

Rooms & Table

The Rooms

Individually styled cottages built into the hillside, each with sweeping views over the surrounding conservancy.

Food & Service

A refined, contemporary dining programme served with panoramic views.

Activities

Game drives across the Kalama Conservancy and into Samburu National Reserve, walking safaris, and camel-supported treks.

Wildlife & Photography

The conservancy shares Samburu’s distinctive dry-country species list, including Grevy’s zebra and gerenuk found nowhere else on Kenya’s classic circuit.

A Photographer's Note

The hillside position gives an elevated view over the Samburu ecosystem’s rugged terrain, distinct from the flatter reserve floor below.

Conservation & Impact

Saruni Samburu supports the Kalama Community Conservancy’s revenue-sharing model with local Samburu landowners.

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