Saruni Samburu is the only lodge in Kalama Conservancy, and the sole source of income for the communitites found in the area. Since its opening, Saruni Samburu has provided jobs, income, training and guidance for the local Samburu people in the area. At present,over 85% employees at Saruni Samburu come from the local communities and Samburu tribe. They are trained to a high standard to have a long-lasting career in tourism. Many of them have been with Saruni since the first property was opened in 2003 and have remained over the decades. In addition, Saruni Conservation Fees collected from guests daily, go directly to the community and are exactly allocated to different projects to reduce poverty and improve social-economic condition. By visiting Saruni Samburu, you are directly giving back to the community who protects this beautiful land, improving their quality of life, while at the same time encouraging the purpose for conservation.
Saruni Samburu is located within the Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy, a large communityowned reserve that borders the Samburu National Reserve ('SNR'). Its 6 luxurious eco-chic villas are large and spacious and offer spectacular views of the Kalama Conservancy and Mount Kenya. The lodge's swimming pools and a waterhole that attracts elephants, reticulated giraffes, zebras, oryx and other species, make the place truly special. Vast, arid, made of epic landscapes, rich in wildlife, home to some of the most authentic communities in East Africa,This area is one of Africa’s best-kept secrets. Its colours offer scenery of unparalleled beauty, where wilderness and culture make for a unique adventure. The safari experience here is exceptional and exclusive, and since the lodge is only 7 km from the border between Kalama and SNR, safaris cover both reserves. Kalama also borders Namunyak Community Conservation Trust to the north, where the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is located, and Sera Community Wildlife Conservancy to the northeast, where a number of black rhino live undisturbed. In recent years, the efforts of local communities to keep the peace, protect wildlife and natural habitats and preserve the region's diverse cultures have transformed Northern Kenya a virtuous example of sustainable tourism. A place to be visited once-in-a-lifetimes.
The daily conservation per person per night included in the rate is 116$ at Saruni Mara, Saruni Sumburu and Saruni Wild: at Saruni Rhino it is 175$ per person per night as this amount goes back to the community and the protection of the rhino in the Rhino Sanctuary.It also includes a dayli rhino tracking session
