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Overview

Nestled among the swaying doum palms of Samburu in northern Kenya, Saruni Rhino offers one-of-a-kind rhino tracking safaris. This unique experience allows you to track endangered black rhino on foot, and your participation contributes to the conservation and protection of this iconic species. The rhinos are located in a 350 000-hectare wilderness region known as the Sera Community Conservancy, which is the first community conservancy in Africa to own and operate a sanctuary for black rhino - providing state-of-the-art protection, and allowing the species to roam its natural habitat in northern Kenya for the first time in decades.

Guided by highly trained rangers, you are able to get very close to these giant browsing mammals. After locating a rhino in your vehicle, you will disembark and approach on foot, advancing very close but never giving away your presence. Although rhinos’ eyesight is very poor, their hearing is exceptional and your guide will ensure that the animal is never frightened by your presence.

In addition to rhino, the area is home to antelope, zebra, reticulated giraffe, buffalo, elephant and a plethora of birdlife. The Retiti Elephant Sanctuary is located close by, and a visit provides insight into the conservation of orphaned baby elephants, as well as their rehabilitation back into the wild. For a unique cultural experience, take a drive to the Singing Wells where local pastoralists call their cattle to drink by singing songs recognisable only by their own herd.

Highlights

  • Track black rhino in Samburu
  • Visit the Retiti Elephant Sanctuary
  • See the Singing Wells cattle waterhole
  • Contribute to rhino conservation in East Africa
  • Private airstrips for fly-in safaris
  • Dinners in the old riverbed

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Bush dining
  • Game drives
  • Guided walking safaris
  • Sundowners
Im all about unique experiences in Africa and you are not going to find better than this… to track black rhino on foot, visit the nearby Singing wells, to learn of conservation efforts for rare species – this is what Africa is about. Saruni Rhino offers unique insights into Africa. The Saruni brand is known for fantastic guides and of course the camps are an absolute delight…. Be one of the rare few to visit this special area and walk away with an experience of a lifetime.
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Rooms

Banda

Saruni Rhino is a 3-banda camp. A banda is a rustic stone cottage with a thatched roof and canvas zip down windows and doors. All bandas have flushing loos, hot & cold water and natural stone showers. The bandas are situated along a dry river bed lined with doum palms in a way that ensures maximum privacy for guests but intimate enough for group bookings on an exclusive basis.

Facilities

This luxury camp consists of open-sided stone and thatch structures that look over a nearby watering hole visited by elephant, impala, zebra, oryx and even spotted hyena. Set alongside a dry riverbed, it provides the perfect spot for hosting lantern-lit bush dinners under the twinkling night sky, or taking refreshing dips in the swimming pool. There are two private airstrips nearby for flying in via a light aircraft and there is WiFi available.

Dining

Saruni Rhino has a main cottage where you will dine together with other guests, and candlelit dinners can also be enjoyed in scenic wilderness locations around the campfire. Your chef will ensure you are treated to the best local ingredients, freshest bakes and delectable, wholesome dishes.

General facilities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service

Rates

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Dates Board Price
2022-07-01 — 2022-09-30 Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras) $860
2022-10-01 — 2022-10-31 Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras) $700
2022-11-01 — 2022-11-30 Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras) $500
2022-12-01 — 2022-12-19 Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras) $700
2022-12-20 — 2023-01-02 Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras) $860
2023-01-03 — 2023-02-28 Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras) $740
2023-03-01 — 2023-05-31 Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras) $530
2023-06-01 — 2023-06-30 Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras) $740
2023-07-01 — 2023-09-30 Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras) $900
2023-10-01 — 2023-10-31 Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras) $740
2023-11-01 — 2023-11-30 Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras) $530
2023-12-01 — 2023-12-19 Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras) $740
2023-12-20 — 2024-01-02 Fully Inclusive Plus (Meals, Beverages & Extras) $900

Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently. Please treat all pricing as a guide only:

  • All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.
  • Single supplements may apply.
  • Request a quote or speak to one of our African Safari Experts for the best, most current rates available.
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Isabel Gamboa Nosti

Saruni Rhino is a bit far from the airport, we had to drive 2 hours to get there, however, it is totally worth it. Tracking the black rhino is something that I am sure it will be very difficult to repeat. An amazing experience, a lot of adrenaline du e to the walking safari. The lodge is lovely, our tent was perfect, the Italian food is VERY good, and the service of the staff is something we will always remember.
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