Overview of Saruni Mara
Saruni Mara is located in a private conservancy bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve and is an ideal base from which to witness the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra through the region. Based on a close partnership with the local community and built in a hidden valley to exacting environmental standards, Saruni Mara is far removed from everyday life and designed to blend in with its dramatic surroundings.
This intimate lodge offers many opportunities to view African animals up close and is perfect for a romantic or adventurous honeymooners. Get up early in the mornings to go on guided game drives to exclusive, sole-use areas or join Maasai warriors on escorted bush walks and explore the nearby hills on foot. At the end of the day, relax in the Maasai Wellbeing Space, a private treatment spa hidden in the valley’s olive tree and cedar forest.
Make a Positive Impact Through TravelSaruni believes in the ethical creation of wealth. This is the way forward for Africa, and for conservation: the protection of wildlife and nature based on the distribution of income and jobs to its stakeholders. This is why they are proud to be among the founding members of Mara North Conservancy (MNC) and to be part of Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) – two leading community-run conservation organizations in Kenya, which demonstrate the vital connection between communities, conservation and wildlife, a relationship fueled by tourism. |
Highlights & Activities
What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Bird watching
Bush dining
Cultural visits
Game drives
Guided walks
Hot air ballooning
Night drives
Rhino tracking
Star gazing
Rooms at Saruni Mara
Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
Private Villa
The private villa, Nyati House, is a beautiful and private wilderness home. It features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge and dining room as well as a kitchen and a large veranda. It’s the ideal safari home away from home and is booked on an exclusive-use basis. It’s perfect for travelling families or friends who want to experience the Masai Mara on their own schedule.
The Artist Studio
The Artist’s Studio is an elegant sanctuary for the creative soul, and the perfect place to find inspiration. With a stylishly decorated en suite bedroom, leading out onto the open veranda, this cottage boasts beautiful views over the secluded valley and out onto the Mara plains in the distance.
Family Villa
Saruni Mara also has a family villa consisting of two en suite bedrooms, a large lounge, dining area and a veranda that overlooks the Masai Mara.
General Facilities
Situated in a private cottage in the valley’s olive and cedar forest, the Maasai Wellbeing Space is a well-appointed spa offering a combination of Western and local Maasai treatments. The Saruni library, with its private collection of rare African books, offers a perfect setting to read, think and reminisce.
24-hour security
Bar
Library
Spa
Wi-Fi available
Dining
Dining the African way is part of the Saruni experience: meals contain locally produced, organic products and the lodge chefs are always creating new and delicious combinations.
The Kuro House is the local meeting place where guests can share the day’s stories and experiences after drinks around the fireplace.
Here, at a long dining table, a special dinner is served every evening but for a dining experience that is closer to the wild, you can enjoy an àl fresco bush dinner at a quiet spot under the stars while romantics will appreciate the opportunity to have a candlelit meal for two on a private veranda.
Expert Opinion
We know because we go
Maureen Stover
Africa Safari Expert
Great option for a family learning holiday - learn first hand about bush skills, how to use a bow and arrow, tend to goats and learn all about the Masai culture.
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