Where Wilderness and Community Come Together
The first roar catches you off guard. It rises from the darkness and rolls across the savannah — deep, resonant, alive. In that moment, you understand what makes Naboisho different.
This is not a safari staged for spectators. This is a living, breathing partnership between people and place — one that reminds you that we are all guests in something far greater than ourselves.
We love this land not just for its beauty, but for what it represents: a promise kept between community, wildlife, and those who choose to travel with purpose.
A Model That Changes Everything
Naboisho isn’t just a destination — it’s a story of belonging. Over 500 Maasai families have joined hands to protect their ancestral lands through an idea that was once daringly new: community-led conservation.
Here, the land remains theirs. The wildlife thrives because they choose to protect it. Lion prides grow stronger. It boasts the highest concentration of lions in the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, including a pride of 20 lions — the largest in the region.. Elephants raise their calves in peace. The grasslands breathe again. Your stay helps keep this circle complete — supporting land-lease payments, ranger patrols, and conservation education that give both people and wildlife a future.
When communities lead, the wild endures.
A Naboisho Safari: Freedom Without Boundaries
Naboisho offers a kind of freedom that can’t be found elsewhere. Here, you can walk — feeling the dust rise beneath your feet — or drive under a sky littered with stars, guided by the steady eyes of your Maasai hosts.
Night drives reveal another world entirely: leopards melting into darkness, hyenas calling in the distance, the constellations burning bright above you. Walking safaris slow time itself — you notice the smallest signs of life, a feather caught on thorns, the print of a lioness fresh in the soil.
There are no crowds here. No jostling for space. Just stillness, shared stories, and the quiet privilege of being present.
Your Home in the Wild : Camps in Naboisho Conservancy
Every Saruni Basecamp camp in Naboisho is built around one idea: to let nature lead.
Saruni Eagle View stands high on an escarpment, overlooking a natural salt lick where wildlife gathers day and night — a front-row seat to the untamed theatre of the Mara.
Saruni Leopard Hill, sheltered by an ancient fig tree and framed by waterholes, embodies intimacy and renewal. Here, dawn breaks in shades of gold, and the air carries the scent of sage and rain.
Basecamp Wilderness captures the spirit of early explorers — simple, honest, and deeply connected to the landscape. Its canvas walls open to the horizon, its showers warmed by the sun.
And for those seeking complete immersion, Basecamp Dorobo Mobile moves with the seasons — light on the land, following the rhythms of wildlife and wind.
The People Behind the Land
Our Maasai guides are the heartbeat of Naboisho.
They don’t just lead safaris — they translate the language of the land. They show you how to read the wind, which plants heal, and why a bird’s call can foretell the weather. Visits to nearby manyattas offer something deeper than tourism — they are invitations into real lives, shared with generosity and pride. You won’t find performances here. Only people whose stories carry centuries of wisdom about living in harmony with the wild.
Protecting What Matters
Every action in Naboisho has purpose.
Rangers patrol daily to protect both people and wildlife. When livestock falls to predators, families receive fair compensation — a simple idea that has saved countless lions. Your conservancy fee sustains these efforts. Landowners receive reliable monthly income whether camps are full or empty, ensuring stability in times of uncertainty. This is conservation built on trust, fairness, and shared benefit — a model that’s now inspiring others across Africa.
Here, sustainability isn’t a trend. It’s our way of life.
Proof That Coming Together Works
When a community chooses to protect rather than divide, the world takes notice.
Naboisho Conservancy has earned global recognition as a model for what conservation can be when communities lead the way. These awards aren’t just ours—they belong to the 500+ Maasai families who trusted in a shared vision, to the rangers who walk the land daily, and to every traveller who’s chosen to be part of this story.
- 2019: Global Human Settlements Award – Planning and Design – Recognition that Naboisho’s thoughtful design proves protecting wilderness and supporting livelihoods can exist beautifully, side by side. This award celebrates how careful planning created a landscape where both people and wildlife thrive.
- 2016: African Responsible Tourism Awards – Overall Winner & Best for Wildlife Conservation – The highest honour in responsible tourism across the continent. Naboisho earned dual recognition for transforming how conservation works—placing communities at the centre while achieving remarkable results for wildlife populations, including the highest concentration of lions in the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem.
- 2016: Top 100 Global Sustainable Tourism Destinations – Global validation that community-led conservation isn’t just idealistic—it works. Naboisho joined an elite list of destinations worldwide proving that tourism can be a powerful force for positive change when done with intention and integrity.
- 2014: Eco Warrior Award – Best Community Conservancy – Early recognition of Naboisho’s pioneering approach, honouring the conservancy as a model for how communities can lead conservation efforts while maintaining ownership of their ancestral lands and securing sustainable livelihoods.
The accolades remind us that the world is watching—and learning—from what’s possible here.
A Wilderness Uninterrupted
Naboisho’s beauty lies not just in its landscapes, but in its restraint.
Only a few camps, a handful of vehicles, and an unspoken agreement to tread lightly. Animals remain unbothered, moving as they always have — freely, naturally, beautifully. There’s no “best” time to visit, only different moods of the same wild soul: Golden migration months when life teems across the plains, green seasons when the earth softens and everything feels reborn.
Each visit tells a new story — one that lingers long after you leave.
Your Invitation
Every traveller who comes to Naboisho becomes part of something larger — a story of restoration and respect that continues to unfold. Come walk beside those who call this place home. Feel the sun rise over the acacias, the night settle around your campfire, the pulse of a land alive with memory. Because here, in Naboisho, we’ve learned one truth that guides us still:
When we come together — people, wildlife, and wilderness — life thrives.
