Sasaab Lodge – Moroccan Elegance in the Samburu Wilderness

Location: Westgate Community Conservancy, Samburu, Northern Kenya

Overview:

Set along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in the heart of Samburu country, Sasaab Lodge is a luxury retreat where Moroccan architecture meets African wilderness. Each villa is positioned for total privacy, offering sweeping views, spacious design, and plunge pools that invite you to unwind as elephants pass below. With strong community ties and soul-deep cultural immersion, this is not just a lodge—it’s an experience of Samburu life, land, and legacy.

Accommodation: Designed for Shade, Space & Serenity

9 Open-Plan Villas

Each over 100 sqm with west-facing views, private plunge pools, and Moroccan-style interiors designed to keep you cool and connected to the land.

Family Villa

A two-bedroom suite with ensuite rooms, shared lounge, and a large private pool—ideal for families or two couples traveling together.

Open-Walled Living

Let the breeze flow through as you relax between game drives with nothing but nature before you.

Safari & Wilderness Experiences

  • Sasaab offers one of the most diverse safari activity menus in Kenya:

    • 🚙 4×4 Game Drives through Samburu’s rich landscapes

    • 🐪 Camelback Safaris led by Samburu warriors

    • 🚶‍♂️ Guided Bush Walks for a slower, more immersive experience

    • 🔭 Stargazing beneath clear desert skies

    • 🏕️ Fly Camping for the adventurous at heart

    🏍️ Quad Bike Adventures (ATVs) across the rugged wilderness

SpaSaab – A Sanctuary Within a Sanctuary a Sanctuary

Unwind with massages, facials, or yoga in open-air treatment rooms designed to soothe body and mind. SpaSaab offers a holistic wellness escape that matches the peace of the landscape.

Signature Experiences

  • Daily 4×4 game drives with expert guides
  • Close encounters with Amboseli’s iconic elephants
  • Sunrise and sunset photography with Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Walking safaris and swamp-viewing from Observation Hill
  • Cultural immersion and village visits
  • Birdwatching with over 420 species

     

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Culture, Conservation, and Community

Sasaab is built on a powerful relationship with the Samburu community, who co-own and co-steward the land. Your stay helps support:

  • 💛 Local Schools, Health Clinics & Anti-FGM Campaigns

  • 🛍️ Samburu Market Visits (Tues & Thurs) for artisan crafts and cultural exchange

🔥 Optional visits to genuine traditional ceremonies (non-performative, invitation-based)

Every experience is offered respectfully—giving you an authentic insight without disrupting local life.

Highlights Recap:

  • 9 luxury villas, all with plunge pools

  • 2-bedroom family villa with private pool

  • SpaSaab wellness center and yoga space

  • Guided safaris, camel rides, fly camping & ATVs

  • Powerful Samburu community engagement

  • Twice-weekly local market visits

  • Wi-Fi for when you want to connect

Queen’s Travel Note:

Sasaab is ideal for couples, families, or explorers seeking luxury with depth—a place where design, culture, and the wild come together in harmony.

Enquire Now

This lodge books out quickly during holidays and dry-season months (June–October, December–March). Secure your villa today and experience Samburu like few others do—up close, in comfort, and with a deeper purpose.