The Sasaab Safari Lodge in Kenya is in proximity to the Buffalo Springs National Reserves in the country's Northern Frontier District.

Sasaab is home to an abundance of wildlife with large herds of elephants, as well as lions, leopards and cheetahs including the Samburu Special Five. These are the Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Gerenuk antelope and Somali ostrich.

The friendly and warm hospitality of the attentive staff strives to make every safari experience of guests unforgettable. The lodge's ideal location on the river naturally allows watching the herds of elephant that come to quench their thirst and bath.

Quick facts:

• Near Buffalo Springs National Reserves
• 9 Luxury rooms with private pools
• Maximum 18 guests
• Children are welcome
• WiFi is available
• Health and beauty spa
• Safarilink can land at Sasaab (on request)
• Fly-camping / star bed
• Guided safari drives and walking safaris
• Bird watching, star gazing and camel rides.

Sasaab has the unique architecture of this lodge follows beautiful Moroccan design which reflects in the interior decor as well. The nine Moroccan-styled rooms, each of which is over 100m², offer a spacious open-air bathroom as well as a private plunge pool. Spectacular vistas across the Laikipia Plateau towards the jagged peak of Mount Kenya can be admired from the verandas of the rooms.

Families can ideally be accommodated in the Sasaab Family Suite, which is rooms 8 and nine combined. These share a central lounge and can be enjoyed as an exclusive villa, with separate access. Subject to availability, additional beds can be used.

Room features:

• Blend of Moroccan and Swahili style
• Located in the heart of the African wilderness
• Spectacular views of the surroundings
• Four poster beds
• Spacious, open-air bathrooms
• Private plunge pools.

Facilities and Services

The camp's outdoor swimming pool is set on the hillside overlooking the river. Visitors enjoy a full-board accommodation package during their stay including meals and selected beverages. By prior arrangement, babysitting can be arranged for guests.

Children of all ages are welcome to stay at Sasaab. At the spa, guests enjoy relaxing health and beauty spa treatments with exclusive skin care products and an assortment of natural ingredients from Kenya.

• Dining venues
• Bar
• Swimming pool
• Health and beauty spa
• Viewing deck
• Boma
• Babysitting
• Transfers & flights.

Activities

Sasaab guided safari drives and walking safaris are the highlights of a stay whereby visitors have the opportunity to witness Africa's untamed wildlife in their natural habitat. The knowledgeable rangers share their insights into the animals and the region's flora and fauna with the guests.

Bird watching, stargazing and a visit to the exclusive SpaSaab, where rejuvenating wellness and beauty treatments await, are not to be missed. The local guides teach children exciting things like how to make a toothbrush from the ‘toothbrush tree’ and how to make of a traditional bow and arrow.

A once in a lifetime trip begins with a four to five-hour walk along the beautiful banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, where guests experience the sounds, sights, and smells of this magnificent bushveld.

• Guided safari drives
• Guided walking safaris
• Camel rides
• Bird watching
• Stargazing
• Beauty and spa treatments in Sasaab spa
• Visit the Samburu (learn about their culture and traditions)
• Enjoy sundowners
• Fly-in camp for the star bed.