BIOSPHERE CONSERVATION

The Rhino Sanctuary

Africa | Kenya | Sera Conservancy


The Rhino Sanctuary is a 54,000-hectare protected area within the Sera Conservancy. It is owned and completely managed by the local community. Here there are currently 19 specimens of black rhino, an endangered species that had completely disappeared in Kenya 30 years ago. The Saruni contributes to their protection arranging rhino safari tracking. Part of the rate paid by guests is allocated in a community fund managed by locals to cover the daily needs of the 18 black rhinos. area. 

Saruni Rhino

Saruni Rhino is located in the Sera Conservancy, a 350,000-hectare unexplored wilderness area on Kenya's Northern border. This unique lodge is a little over 1.5 hours’ drive from its sister propertySaruni Samburu lodge in nearby Kalama Conservancy and offers the fantastic experience of a an on-foot walking safari on the tracks of black rhinos. An exciting adventure for guests who actively contribute to the protection of this iconic species. Herds of elephants and a wide variety of birds offer unique landscapes for photo safaris and bird watching. By special requestauthentic songs and stories of Samburu culture are performed by members of the local communities. Saruni Rhino features only 3 stone cottages, called "bandas". They are built in a rustic style with thatched roof, canvas zip-down windows and doors, totally equipped with private bathrooms, hot water and natural stone showers. The bandas cottages are situated along a dry river bed and protected by palm trees to ensure maximum privacy for guests and exclusivity for small groups.

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

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