Romantic Kenya Conservancy Safari

On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be greeted by a Vencha representative and transported to the Wilson Airport for your connecting flight to Samburu. Here you’ll be met by your guide from Saruni Samburu and transferred to the lodge, with an optional game drive en route.   
Saruni Samburu is the only lodge in the Kalama Conservancy, which borders the Samburu National Reserve. It’s renowned for its chic, eco-friendly design, with full-board accommodation and a complimentary back and neck massage included in your stay.   

Take time to settle into your suite, then embark on an afternoon game drive through the 200,000-acre pristine wilderness of the Kalama Conservancy. Stop for sundowners at the end of the day while soaking up the breathtaking views. Return to the lodge for a delicious dinner of Italian-inspired dishes. 
Begin the day with an early morning game drive through the Samburu National Reserve to spot the “Samburu Special Five” - reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, beisa oryx, Somali ostrich and gerenuk - all of which are rare and occur only in this part of Kenya. You may also be treated to sightings of elephants, lions and leopards, with a picnic lunch served out in the bush before returning to the lodge in the afternoon. 

In the late afternoon, head out with your loved one for a romantic sundowner on a hilltop overlooking the wide-open wilderness as the sun sinks below the horizon. A lantern-lit dinner awaits on your private balcony on return, accompanied by a starlit sky. 

Following a hearty breakfast at Saruni Samburu, head out on a morning game drive to discover the natural wonders of the Samburu National Reserve, then return to the lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, follow one of their knowledgeable guides on a nature walk. Discover some of the unique plants found in the area and witness the rock paintings that decorate the nearby caves.     

Back at the lodge, enjoy a complimentary back and neck massage at the Samburu Wellbeing Space before an evening game drive through the Kalama Conservancy. End the day with a bush dinner under the stars in the middle of the wilderness, then spot some of the conservancy’s nocturnal species on a night drive back to the lodge. Here you’ll be greeted by a performance of Samburu warriors dancing around the campfire. 

After breakfast at the lodge, depart on a morning flight to the Maasai Mara. You’ll be met on arrival by one of our representatives and enjoy a game drive (and picnic in the bush) en route to Saruni Mara or Saruni Wild where you’ll spend the night.    

Take time to relax and freshen up before an afternoon game drive through the Mara North Conservancy, which sprawls across 30,000 acres bordering the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Blissfully crowd-free, it offers an exclusive wildlife viewing experience in total privacy. 

Embark on an early morning game drive to spot some of the big cats and predators that call the Maasai Mara home before returning to your accommodation in time for lunch. You can indulge in a treatment at the Maasai Wellbeing Space or enjoy an afternoon siesta.   

Later in the day, you’ll head out on another game drive to an area where towering giraffes are regularly seen, then return to the lodge or camp in time for dinner. 

Begin the day with a guided walk through the valleys and plains surrounding Saruni Mara, led by knowledgeable Maasai guides. Alternatively, you may opt for a game drive to the top of Kilileoni, which is the highest mountain in the Serengeti-Masai Mara ecosystem.    

In the afternoon, head out to explore more of the Mara North Conservancy and discover why it’s one of the most majestic wilderness areas in the world. If the weather allows, a bush dinner will be served under the stars, accompanied by the dance and song of Maasai warriors.