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Sarara Luxury Tented Camp Location | | |
Sarara is approximately 8 hours driving time from Nairobi, via Nanyuki, Isiolo, Archers Post and Serolevi. The road is tarmac to Isiolo after which it becomes murram all the way to camp but with a number of sandy luggas to cross en route. Alternative access from the west via Rumuruti and Wamba is possible. A reliable 4x4 is recommended with two spare tyres and sufficient water for emergencies. Alternatively take a daily scheduled flight to Samburu and transfer by road to the camp from there - approximately 2/3 hours drive, or fly by private charter directly to Namunyak airstrip.
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Sarara Luxury Tented Camp Activities |
Fly-In Wildlife Game Drives Walking Photography Birding Fly Camping Luxury Tented Camp Swimming Pool Child Friendly Price Range - East Africa: $250 plus
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Sarara Luxury Tented Camp Attractions |
With the success of the Sarara Camp, Namunyak has once again become the gathering place of great herds of elephant migrating from Laikipia in the South and it is becoming increasingly clear that the promotion of conservation through tourism is the way forward.
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Sarara Luxury Tented Camp Facilities |
Built of materials local to the area, the carefully handcrafted details of the construction leave an indeliable impression. The sitting and dining area, which is rustically furnished, offers a cool and spacious atmosphere under a huge thatched roof. Guests can relax on comfortable sofas or on the wooden deck that overlooks the natural rock swimming pool. Meals are served on a hand-made table, built from a long-dead acacia tortillas found on the site. The camp overlooks a waterhole, where elephant and many other animals such as kudu, impala, giraffe and leopard come to drink. Birds flock to the feeding table in a constant flurry of activity. Sarara is designed to be booked on an exclusive-use basis. The five double tents have fully-equipped private shower-rooms, are roomy and well appointed. Each has its own verandah from where you can admire the magnificent views, watch a squirrel scrabbling for food or search for the golden oriels in the nearby scrub. A symphony of sounds greets the dawn rising to a crescendo at nightfall. The surrounding wilderness is constantly alive. Sarara’s Samburu hosts, all from the surrounding communities attend to their guests every need. They delight in assisting visitors to explore one of Kenya’s most beautiful wilderness areas.
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Sarara Luxury Tented Camp Additional Information |
Walks and game drives, Camel rides, Bush breakfasts and dinners, Overnight fly camping, Sundowners, Visits to the seasonal ‘singing’ wells where Samburu water their cattle, Day trips into Samburu or Shaba Game Reserves, Climbs up the sacred Lolokwe Mountain to the plateau which is covered with cedar forests and exotic plants.
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Sarara Luxury Tented Camp Children Policy Child under 12 years sharing a room with parents pay 50% of PPS rate.
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Check In Time: 02:00:00 PM |
Check Out Time: 11:00:00 AM |
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