Sasaab Lodge
Perfectly located to give you some amazing game sightings
Sasaab Lodge is a fantastic place to stay if you want an exclusive and luxurious escape combined with a Samburu bush experience. The lodge is located on the edge of the Ewaso River in a pristine wilderness within the Westgate Community Conservancy, and it boasts some fantastic views and is perfectly located to provide you with some incredible game sightings. If you want to participate in activities, there is a wide range of options available, but otherwise, ‘Spa Saab’ will look after you in calming treatment rooms and even offers yoga. Furthermore, Sasaab is involved in a number of projects with the local Samburu tribe and oversees a number of sustainability initiatives.
Each of the nine distinct open-walled rooms is decorated with Moroccan flair and simple but elegant trimmings. They are extremely spacious (over 100sqm), with west-facing verandas and private plunge pools overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River. Because you’re higher up and closer to the Sahara, it can get very hot here, but the lodge was built to provide relief from the heat. The open tented rooms are light and airy, and your plunge pool is only a short walk from your bed.
The family unit is ideal for two couples as well as families traveling together. This luxurious suite has one en-suite double room and one en-suite twin room, as well as a communal lounge and a private plunge pool.
The main dining area is reminiscent of a souk and is ideal for a leisurely afternoon watching the game on the river below.
The lodge has a strong relationship with the hundreds of families who live on and own the conservancy, and they are very proud to provide guests with a unique glimpse into their daily lives. These cultural encounters are unobtrusive, and if you’re lucky, they might even invite you to see a genuine traditional ceremony in the village. Trips to the local Samburu markets are scheduled twice a week and are not to be missed.
Our Rating
★★★★★