Located in the heart of the Lemek community-owned conservancy, this is possibly the best safari camp in the Masai Mara.
By staying here, you can contribute to successful community conservation initiatives as part of your Masai Mara wildlife experience.
Saruni Wild channels the timeless elegance of the original Kenyan tented safari camps, with the emphasis on experiencing the wilderness without sacrificing any of your creature comforts.
Highlights of your experience will include the friendly, personalised service, and life’s little luxuries. Best of all, you only need step out of your luxury safari tent to find yourself in a pristine wilderness, inhabited by immense herds of wildebeest and other antelopes, and the predators that depend on them to survive.
Enjoy a warm welcome from the Maasai team at Saruni Wild, and explore one of the most diverse landscapes in East Africa.
Accommodation
Saruni Wild is small and intimate. It has 4 double tents and 1 family tent. The total capacity is for 12 guests: a privilege to share your African experience in such an atmosphere, that brings you back to the classic bush camps of the past, but with all the modern facilities. All tents can fit one extra bed to accommodate an additional person.
Tents
The four large, double tents are en-suite, each accommodating 2 people. Furnished in traditional safari style, Each has a spacious bathroom comprising of flushing toilets, hand basin and modern showers. Each tent has a beautiful verandah that overlooks over the Masai Mara plains, where plenty of wildlife roam day and night.
Family Tent
The family tent has two en-suite bedrooms accommodating 4 people. It also has two bathrooms on the opposite ends of the tent, comprising of flushing toilets, hand basin and modern showers. The two en-suite bedrooms are comfortably and stylishly furnished with big beds, hot water showers. The spacious verandah has side tables and chairs.
Lounge Area
The spacious and welcoming lounge area opens onto breath-taking views of the savannah. Relax on the cozy sofas and enjoy the welcoming, homely ambience – and the fact that the bar is just a few steps away, which means that evening drinks are always to hand during your Masai Mara safari.
Dining area
Join fellow guests around the communal dining table, which can be moved outside for al fresco dining under the stars. Each evening begins and ends with drinks around the campfire, listening to the sounds of the bush and sharing safari tales.
Facilites
- Communal lounge, dining area & fireplace
- Panoramic “bush table” for sundowners
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Indoor Shower
- In-room water dispenser
- Private verandah
- Electricity
Saruni Wild is located in Lemek Conservancy, Masai Mara
Bordering the equally secluded Mara North Conservancy, Lemek Conservancy is a pioneering wildlife conservation area that allows you to enjoy a more authentic Kenyan safari.
Because you’ll be far from the crowds that the Mara can attract, you’ll be free to enjoy the sense of peace and wellbeing that the wilderness creates, and experience authentic Maasai village visits.
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Saruni Wild is a founding member of Lemek Conservancy and, through its sister property Saruni Mara, a key partner of Mara North Conservancy.
Both are important community-owned wildlife areas in the Masai Mara ecosystem and their success has helped changing the story of tourism and conservation in the Masai Mara, improving the livelihoods of people and extending the size of protected land where fauna and flora thrive.
Tourism directly supports conservation through daily fees. This means that by visiting Saruni, our guests are directly giving back to the community who protects this beautiful land, improving their quality of life, whilst at the same time encouraging the purpose for conservation.
Rates from US$700
See our 2026 Saruni Basecamp Rates and Terms & Conditions – simply click on the view/download button below.
Please contact us for Resident Rates applicable to residents of Kenya & East Africa.
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Is Saruni Wild accessible for guests with limited mobility?
Saruni Wild is an intimate safari camp in Kenya’s greater Masai Mara ecosystem, and we are happy to advise on the most suitable tent for guests with mobility needs.
- Tent 4 (Family Tent) sits on flat ground and is easily accessible, making it our recommended choice for guests with limited mobility.
Every guest’s needs are different. If you or someone in your party has specific mobility or accessibility requirements, please let our Reservations team know when booking and we will gladly help you choose the right tent or room and prepare for your arrival.
Activities & Experiences
- Guided, shared day & night game drives
- Picnics, bush meals & sundowners
- Massages & treatments
- Guided bush walks
- Warriors Academy – family activity
- Visit to local weekly village market
- Tribal story-telling through song & dance
- Drive atop Mount Kilileoni
- Ol Chorro Rhino Sanctuary visit
- Migration river crossing
- Traditional ceremonies & blessings
- Hot air ballooning safari
Reasons to Visit Saruni Wild
There are many reasons to visit Saruni Wild and we have selected the six main ones to make it easier for you to feel the uniqueness of this safari camp, where nature, wildlife and people connect in a special way.
Authentic under-canvas experience
Encounter the true spirit of Africa at Saruni Wild: under canvas and vast African skies, out in the middle of the unspoiled wilderness, surrounded by and becoming a part of Nature – a truly authentic and life-enriching experience.
Location, Location, Location…
Saruni Wild is located in the heart of the Masai Mara plains, on the border between the Lemek and Mara North Conservancies. Surrounded by tens of thousands acres of untouched wilderness, the camp has a classic Masai Mara setting, with wildlife regularly passing right through the camp.
Personal and Exclusive
Privacy and exclusivity are two of the hallmarks of any Saruni Wild safari, alongside personalised service. Our Maasai guides host you, and eagerly share their ancient customs and traditions, as well as their knowledge of the landscape and wildlife. As the proud custodians of this incredible wilderness, they take great delight in revealing its secrets to people who share their passion for conservation and for wild Africa.
Incredible wildlife encounters
The tents of Saruni Wild are set within the natural habitat of many species. The Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, of which the Lemek Conservancy and Saruni Wild is a part, has the highest density of predators and plains game of any wilderness in the World. Each year, this area forms the backdrop to the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration.
Unique warrior programme
Our ‘Warriors Academy’ experience gives you the chance to spend a few days learning the survival skills of the renowned Maasai warriors. They will share this knowledge with you in much the same way that they would teach a junior warrior, and you will learn to track animals and craft tools on the plains of the Masai Mara. This immersive experience is a particularly exciting activity for families with children.
Community Focused
Saruni Basecamp is a founding member of the Mara North Conservancy, which provides jobs, income, training and guidance for the local Maasai. Saruni Basecamp’s ecotourism model directly supports conservation - by visiting Saruni Wild, you are directly giving back to the community that protects this beautiful land, improving their quality of life, and giving new meaning and purpose to conservation initiatives.
