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Rustic safari lodge buildings set among rocky, semi-arid scrub typical of northern Kenya
Luxury Kenya 4-star

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

Sarova Shaba sits inside Shaba National Reserve — the wilder, less-visited sibling of the Samburu-Buffalo Springs pair — built around natural springs and doum palm groves that give the lodge…

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Shaba National Reserve, Kenya · Kenya · Luxury
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Overview

The property

Sarova Shaba sits inside Shaba National Reserve — the wilder, less-visited sibling of the Samburu-Buffalo Springs pair — built around natural springs and doum palm groves that give the lodge an almost oasis-like feel in otherwise dry, volcanic country. Suites are connected by covered walkways that wind between the springs, crossing small footbridges over water channels stocked with fish.

The reserve's low visitor numbers mean game drives here often run without another vehicle in sight, tracking lion, cheetah, and the same dry-country specialists found in neighbouring Samburu. Back at the lodge, the pool is fed by a natural spring, and the open-air restaurant looks out over the same palm-fringed water that gives the property its distinctive character.

<p>Sarova Shaba sits inside Shaba National Reserve — the wilder, less-visited sibling of the Samburu-Buffalo Springs pair — built around natural springs and doum palm groves that give the lodge an almost oasis-like feel in otherwise dry, volcanic country. Suites are connected by covered walkways that wind between the springs, crossing small footbridges over water channels stocked with fish.</p><p>The reserve’s low visitor numbers mean game drives here often run without another vehicle in sight, tracking lion, cheetah, and the same dry-country specialists found in neighbouring Samburu. Back at the lodge, the pool is fed by a natural spring, and the open-air restaurant looks out over the same palm-fringed water that gives the property its distinctive character.</p>

Accommodation

Rooms & tents

Superior Suite — Suite with private veranda overlooking the springs or palm gardens.

Luxury Suite — Larger suite positioned closest to the main spring, with upgraded furnishings.

On site

Facilities

  • Spring-fed swimming pool
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Conference facilities
  • Curio shop
Things to do

Activities

  • Game drives in Shaba National Reserve
  • Guided walks around the natural springs
  • Bird watching
  • Cultural visits to nearby Samburu communities
  • Kenya-registered tour operator
  • Tailor-made, never off-the-shelf
  • Local guides, fair wages
  • Replies within one working day