Ultra-luxurious, Moroccan-themed Sasaab is a stylish oasis in the heart of Kenya’s desert-like northern wilderness, lying just west of the breathtaking Samburu National Reserve.
There are 9 enormous rooms, each featuring four-poster beds, an open-air bathroom and private plunge pool. From your veranda on a clear day, enjoy sweeping views of the Laikipia Plateau towards the jagged peak of Mount Kenya.
The lodge’s riverside position means guests enjoy privileged views of wildlife who come to drink and bathe from their rooms and from the shared areas.
Activities at this magnificent lodge include spa treatments at the peerless SpaSaab, fly-camping for the opportunity to sleep beneath the stars, camelback safaris, quad biking, game drives in the local area and in the Samburu National Reserve, sundowner drinks on famous ‘Sundowner Rock’ and unforgettable interactions with the local Samburu people.
Camp Location
How to get to Sasaab
Fly directly into Sasaab’s private airstrip from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport (approx. 90 minutes) or drive from Nairobi (around 9 hours). You are met and transferred by vehicle to the lodge, which is perched on a steep bank.
Activities at Sasaab
- Game drives in the Sasaab concession or the Samburu National Reserve
- Camelback safaris
- Quad biking
- Nature walks
- Sundowner drinks
*Some activities are available at extra cost.
Sasaab Highlights
- The most luxurious and unique property in the Samburu region
- 9 exquisite canopied rooms with spectacular vistas
- Open-air bathrooms and private plunge pools
- Authentic cultural interactions with local Samburu people
- Opportunity to sleep out beneath endless African skies
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