Sasaab Lodge | Samburu & Meru Lodge

Introduction

Sasaab Lodge is perched above Ewaso Nyiro River just outside the Samburu National Reserve within the Westgate Community Conservancy. Sasaab offers fantastic wildlife sightings, safari activities and stunning views across the Laikipia Plateau and onto Mount Kenya.

A luxurious safari lodge in Kenya’s Northern Frontier District offers guests an array of safari activities, including; game drive, guided walks, camelback and ATV adventures, remote fly camping options, and spa and wellness treatments. There is also a whole host of community and cultural activities in which one can partake.

Sasaab is one of the best options for those seeking out luxury, wildlife, birdlife, culture and of course, the very best of Kenya's hospitality.

Rooms and Suites

Sasaab Lodge accommodates up to eighteen guests in nine luxury suites in total (7x suites and one family suite with 2x individual rooms), each over 100 square meters in size. All suites offer magnificent views from their covered verandahs, private plunge pools, king-sized beds and large and spacious en-suite bathrooms.

The suites have thatched roofing and canvas walls that help keep them cool during the day and warm at night.

In-suite amenities;

All suites have their own private plunge pool
WiFi in the rooms only
All beds have mosquito nets
All suites come with dressing gowns and flip flops
In-room safes
Each suite has a fan
Hairdryers available on request
Cooler in rooms with a selection of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
Laundry service is included

Cuisine and Wine

Delicious cuisine in line with the 5-star experience is served indoors, outdoors or out in the surrounding Samburu bushveld. The team in the kitchen produce amazing quality and variety from only the best locally sourced ingredients.

A small homegrown vegetable garden and chicken coupe are found at Sasaab, great pride has been taken with this garden, and one is most welcome to view it.

Most dietary requests can be catered for with advance notice. A children menu is also available on request.

Facilities

The peaceful and luxurious atmosphere of the central guest area at Sasaab Lodge offers up views down onto the Ewaso Nyiro River bed, out over the Laikipia Plateau and onto Mount Kenya in the far distance.

Indoors, a large open-plan lounge, dining room and bar are all set around a central sunken courtyard that is open on three sides allowing guests to take in that expansive panoramic view.

Leading off the dining room is a large wooden deck area with spectacular views mainly used for outdoor lounging, dining and breakfasts. Below the deck area, one will find the swimming pool, spa and gym areas.

WiFi is available throughout the central guest area.

Activities

All game drives, camel walks, bush walks, cultural visits and ATV adventures are conducted by highly skilled and knowledgeable Samburu guides and trackers.

After a day of safari activities in and around the Samburu National Reserve has come to an end, enjoy a spectacular sundowner on a rocky kopje or the elevated terrace a short walk away from the lodge.

Activities available when staying at Sasaab (some are at an additional cost);

Guided walks
Bird watching
Stargazing
Swimming
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Game drive in Samburu National Reserve
Delicious bush breakfast
Dining out under the stars
Camelback safaris
ATV adventures
Helicopter flights
Sasaab fly camp

Spa and Wellness

Set off just to the side of the main lodge, the purpose-built spa and gym is a haven of peace and tranquillity. The selection of beauty treatments and massages is designed to soothe the stresses of the modern world that surrounds us all.

Products used are by Healing Earth, an organic brand of oils and balms inspired by ancient African healing traditions.