Situated in the heart of the Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya, Saruni Rhino – as the name suggests – offers one-of-a-kind rhino tracking safaris for the adventurous traveller.
Experience Here guests can track endangered black rhino on foot while their participation contributes to the conservation & protection of this iconic species.
Within this 350,000-hectare wilderness known as the Sera Community Conservancy – the first community conservancy in Africa to own & operate a sanctuary for black rhino – these amazing creatures receive state-of-the-art protection & can roam freely in their natural habitat.
Joined by highly trained guides who are respectful of the environment, guests can track & approach black rhino on foot while observing these magnificent mammals from up close.
The reserve is also home to a variety of other game, including antelope, zebra, reticulated giraffe, buffalo, elephant & a variety of bird species.
Stay Saruni Rhino offers an intimate safari experience. There are only 3 traditional safari bandas, all equipped with en-suite bathrooms.
Banda One can sleep 4 people in an open-plan setting with no room dividers. This cottage also has a sandy terrace with chairs & tables overlooking the dry riverbed.
Banda Two is smaller in size & can sleep 2 people. The bathroom has a natural stone shower & the private sandy terrace with tables & chairs enjoys beautiful views over the dry riverbed.
Banda Three consists of 2 bedrooms that are ideal for families. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom & shares a lounge with a large veranda overlooking the waterhole.
The main lodge consists of a dining area, bar & swimming pool.
Activities Activities include black rhino tracking, game drives, walking safaris, bush meals, sundowners as well as visits to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary & Singing Wells.
