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Welcome to Saruni Basecamp, a portfolio of pioneering, innovative and ethical safari lodges and camps rooted in community-based conservation and tourism.

Our 13 Saruni Basecamp properties are based in some of Kenya’s community conservancies in Samburu and the Maasai Mara offer exclusive life-affirming experiences of African wildlife, culture & wilderness in partnership with the communities. 

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Camps & Lodges

Saruni Basecamp's portfolio encompasses 13 distinctive camps and lodges nestled within Kenya's premier community conservancies in the Maasai Mara and Samburu regions. Each property exemplifies our pioneering approach to ethical safari tourism, offering intimate, life-affirming experiences that place guests at the heart of Africa's most spectacular wildlife encounters while supporting local community conservation initiatives. Our carefully chosen locations combine exclusive wilderness settings with authentic cultural connections, creating transformative journeys that go beyond the traditional safari experience.

Safaris

Explore the magic of Kenya with Saruni Basecamp Safaris. Experience exclusive wildlife safaris, luxurious accommodations, and unforgettable adventures in the iconic Maasai Mara and Samburu regions.

Experiences

At Saruni Basecamp we believe that a great safari experience is made of many elements: the majestic African wildlife in its stunning landscapes, but also the culture and traditions of the Maasai and Samburu.

Discover Kenya

Kenya, the land where the modern safari was born, has all the ingredients that make it right: very abundant wildlife, inspiring and diverse landscapes, the cultures of communities like the Maasai and the Samburu still proud of their heritage. And the well-oiled wheels of a tourist industry that has tradition and a long record of customer-service.

About Us

Conservation of land and wildlife, partnership with the local communities to ensure they benefit from it, safari tourism as a tool for protecting the web of life in Kenya and in Africa, changing the life of our guests making them actors of change, not only witnesses.

Impact

Saruni Basecamp is a company that believes in “impact investments”: they are investments made to generate positive and measurable changes on both the social and environmental habitats, alongside a financial return.

Each of our 13 Saruni Basecamp camps and lodges in Maasai Mara and Samburu in Kenya are situated with all the iconic wildlife right at its doorstep.

The Wild is Calling and We Have Made it Easier to Answer!

Plan your dream safari with ease.

With our new online booking portal, you can plan, customize, book and pay for your perfect safari adventure.

Book online now via the Saruni Basecamp website and enjoy 15% off accommodation, domestic flights, and ground transfers for a seamless adventure!

Book & Pay Now!

Terms & Conditions

  • 15% discount on: Accommodation, International airport transfers, A return flight to Mara and /or A return flight to Samburu
  • Offer is viable for bookings made on Saruni Basecamp website only.
  • Booking period – 01 Feb to 31 May 2025.
  • Stay period – 01 Feb 2025 to 19 Dec 2025 (Excludes July, Aug & Sept 2025)
  • With a minimum stay of 3 nights.
  • Limited time offer.

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Sleep Under a Million Stars

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Collective Wisdom from Samburu: The Long Run East Africa Hub Experience

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Pioneering a New Path: Saruni Basecamp Becomes The Long Run’s First Group Member

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How a Safari Sparked a Dental Revolution

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The Great Migration: Nature’s Most Breathtaking Journey

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Basecamp Samburu: A New Dawn Beneath Timeless Skies

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Leading with Purpose: Nicole’s Trailblazing Journey

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