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Sasaab
Samburu District, Isiolo County, Kenya · The Safari Collection · Grand Luxury
Opened in 2007 by Mikey and Tanya Carr-Hartley, Sasaab was envisioned as a community tourism project to protect the remote wilderness of Kenya's Northern Frontier District. Located in the Westgate Community Conservancy, the lodge operates in a unique partnership with the local Samburu people, with conservancy fees supporting regional education and health projects. The property was designed with Moroccan and Swahili architectural influences to provide a cool retreat from the arid environment.
- 9 rooms
- Opened 2007
- Neighborhood: Westgate
History
Opened in 2007 by Mikey and Tanya Carr-Hartley, Sasaab was envisioned as a community tourism project to protect the remote wilderness of Kenya's Northern Frontier District. Located in the Westgate Community Conservancy, the lodge operates in a unique partnership with the local Samburu people, with conservancy fees supporting regional education and health projects. The property was designed with Moroccan and Swahili architectural influences to provide a cool retreat from the arid environment.
The setting
23 km from Samburu National Reserve. 39 km from Buffalo Springs National Reserve.
Experiences
- Helicopter experiences — Flights over the Suguta Valley, Lake Logipi flamingos and desert dune fields, with breakfast atop a sacred Samburu mountain.
- Samburu village and community visits — Visits to a local Samburu village and health and education projects, arranged with village elders.
- Game drives — Morning, evening and night game drives in Westgate Conservancy and Samburu National Reserve, included in the full-board rate.
- Night-time game drive — Night-time game drive with guide and spotlight to see nocturnal creatures near the lodge.
- Bush breakfasts and sundowners — Bush breakfasts and sundowner stops, included in the rate.
- Guided nature walks — Guided nature walks through Westgate Conservancy, getting closer to smaller creatures.
Amenities
- Private plunge pools in every suite
- Rooftop stargazing beds (except Poolside Family Suite)
- Main swimming pool and lap pool at the gym
- Guided game drives and walking safaris
- Camel riding and cultural Samburu experiences
- Global Ecosphere Retreat® sustainability certification
- All-inclusive
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