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.
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Saruni Samburu
Saruni Samburu is a deluxe, design lodge located in Kenya’s wild north. It is the pioneer lodge in Kalama Conservancy, a community-owned wildlife reserve that borders Samburu National Reserve, with 200,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness to explore and enjoy exclusively.
Saruni Eagle View
Saruni Eagle View is located on a panoramic escarpment in Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Masai Mara, with sweeping views over the open savannah in what is one of the most beautiful and protected areas of the Mara ecosystem.
Saruni Leopard Hill
Saruni Leopard Hill is a contemporary-looking 6-tents safari camp located in the heart of Mara Naboisho Conservancy, in the midst of the African wilderness.
Saruni Rhino
Saruni Rhino is a unique, 4 “bandas” (stone cottages) camp is located in the large and remote Sera Conservancy, in the wild, undiscovered northern frontier of Kenya. It is little over 1.5 hours’ drive from our Saruni Samburu lodge in nearby Kalama Conservancy.
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Basecamp Masai Mara
At the doorstep of Masai Mara National Reserve, Basecamp Masai Mara is where our journey once began. This is why now it is much a home as it is a travel destination.
Basecamp Wilderness
Basecamp Wilderness is a nostalgic tribute to the safaris of the early explorers and safari pioneers. Free from artificial luxury and modern disturbances and providing the perfect escape close to nature with optimal tranquillity and stunning sunrise views, Basecamp Wilderness is how safaris and safari camps were meant to be.
Basecamp Mara Houses
Basecamp Mara Houses is a unique property that offers complete seclusion and privacy for the ultimate in luxury safari experiences.
Basecamp Dorobo Mobile
Basecamp Dorobo Mobile is a movable camp inside Naboisho Conservancy in the Masai Mara ecosystem. In the tradition of classic “fly camps”, Basecamp Dorobo Mobile is the result of years of admiration and respect for the ancient section of hunter-gatherers who were assimilated into the Maasai people and became known as the Dorobo.
Basecamp Hilltop
Basecamp Hill Top is an experience before being a property. Located in one of the newest and most exciting conservation projects of the Masai Mara region, Pardamat Conservation Area, it offers access to the first triple-use community-owned conservancy in the Masai Mara region.
Basecamp Adventure
Basecamp Adventure is a tented camp made of only 6 tents located on a beautiful, forested bend of the Talek River, right next to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, and embodies the essence of simplicity under canvas with an abundance of private open space for the intrepid explorer yearning for an atmosphere of adventure.