About the lodge

Rooms and suites

Sarova Shaba game lodge set in the Kenyan semi-arid north, offers 85 modern rooms in chalet style with a private views of the wildlife-rich banks of the Ewaso Nyiro river. Each room overlooks the river where the wildlife come out to lounge by the river’s banks. All chalet style rooms and suites at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge have: private balconies with close views of the river and game park, ensuite bathrooms with permanent showers and WC, running hot and cold water, razor outlets with 220 and 240 volts, beds with mosquito nets and duvets, overhead fans, tea and coffee making facilities.

Sarova Shaba born free suite

Sarova Shaba game lodge has one tastefully furnished presidential suite that also encapsulates the Samburu culture in its interior décor. Situated amongst natural springs and lily pools, the suite is a stand-alone unit with a large bedroom, living and dining area and a vast bathroom with a private Jacuzzi. This suite embodies the history of Joy Adamson and is named the Born free suite.

Sarova Shaba executive suite

The lodge has four executive suites with an elaborate lounge that opens into a large bedroom with breathtaking views of the Ewaso Nyiro river.

Sarova Shaba standard room

These eighty chalet style rooms are across two storeys, four rooms to a block, and are designed to incorporate intricate detail, offering amazing views of the Ewaso Nyiro river and the numerous live springs that run across the lodge. The ground floor rooms are suitable for persons with limited mobility.

Game drives

Shaba national reserve has a particular place in the history of Kenyan game conservation, as it was in this reserve that the authoress Joy Adamson died. She was greatly known for her efforts in the rehabilitation of the compliant leopard into a wild environment. Shaba was one of Joy Adamson’s greatest African loves; it was in this tranquil wilderness where she released the first hand-raised lions.

Camel safaris

Take a ride of a lifetime as you view the scenic Shaba landscape, on the back of this desert mammal under the guidance of an experienced ranger. It’s a trip down a rugged, exciting road creating memories so fond you will want to come back!

Visit to traditional Samburu village

Get to visit the Samburu village and watch the beautifully beaded and decorated Samburu Morans performing cultural dances and songs. A resident culturalist will be there to talk more on the culture and traditions of the Samburu community.

Born free

Born Free Country home to the legend of the great conservation couple, George & Joy Adamson, after whose lives the movies Born Free and To Walk With Lions were modelled after and dedicated to. Sarova Shaba Lodge is situated in the heart of Born Free Country otherwise known as Shaba game reserve.

Survivor challenge team building

People, teams and companies have to operate at their full potential or they will not be able to compete effectively even just to survive. Terms like comfort zone, out of the box, experiential learning, adventure learning, learn by doing, adventure based training, team learning, change management, change agent, group development, individual development, and so on were foreign few decades ago but are now part of a corporate revolution that you are not exempt from. Sarova Shaba game lodge offers the Survivor Challenge, a concept that helps teams achieve their objectives in a setting where experiences help forge the team’s way forward and a new focus. Teams are put to task in the vast gorges by a well-trained facilitator who will ensure that with fun and life challenges, teams come out of the training stronger and having achieved their goals.

Shaba special five

Sarova Shaba is the only lodge in the Shaba National Reserve, sited in a perfect spot on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. This river attracts a profusion of game – large herds of elephants, the elusive leopard, as well as species particular to the north like the gerenuk, Beisa oryx and the reticulated giraffe. It is also home to many crocodiles, and our guests can have the thrill of watching them crawl out onto the banks to feed on the food thrown to them by our staff.

Scenic views and Ewaso Nyiro

Sarova Shaba game lodge is built around a natural breathtaking terrain attractively laid out with Chalet style rooms that have views of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Natural spring water has been harnessed to ribbon its way in and out, all around the property creating a beautiful ambiance for the lodge that you have to see to believe it.

Dining at Sarova Shaba

Sarova Shaba game lodge excels in the freshness and quality of its food which is supported by the lodge’s own vegetable and herb garden. The food quality and standards embody those of the renowned Sarova cuisine brand “Kitchens of Sarova”. All meals are served al fresco at the Surpelei restaurant that is raised on stilts offering breathtaking views of the lush gardens and the Ewaso Nyiro river. The restaurant is fitted with elaborate buffet counters unmatched in all lodges and live cooking stations all set to tempt and please your palate. Sarova Shaba’s chefs are readily available to cater for most special dietary requirements and meal preferences.

Surpelei restaurant

The main restaurant is raised on stilts overlooking the river and free-form pool with stunning views of the well-manicured lawns and greenery of the Ewaso Nyiro River and a plethora of bird-life. The restaurant serves buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner. The sumptuous cuisine includes Pan-African, Pan-European and Pan-Asian. The salad buffet has a wide variety of salads using the freshest ingredients and herbs from the Lodge’s own vegetable and herb garden. The restaurant can accommodate 150 people.

Chemi Chemi bar

The bar is located along the river bank with natural spring water channels where guests can unwind to the soothing sound of water. Sarova Shaba game lodge prides itself on an extensive cellar of imported wines, a wide range of premium spirits and other preferred beverages from a well-stocked bar.

Carraluma poolside bar

The enchanting free-form swimming pool at Sarova Shaba offers a relaxing spot for weary travellers. We further enhance your experience with an elaborate pool bar that serves refreshing fresh juices, a variety of cocktails, beers and light beverages, and all that you need to make you unwind further.

Champagne breakfast

A unique experience of dining on the sand bank along the river. The breakfast includes live cooking against the backdrop of the Ewaso Nyiro river and Shaba game park.

Meetings and conference facilities

Are you looking for a unique concept for your next training or conference? Sarova Shaba Game Lodge offers a conference facility that can accommodate approximately 100 delegates for a unique conference with a difference deep in the African bush. The Doum Room is designed with open French windows overlooking the fish pond and veranda. Audiovisual equipment and secretarial assistance is available.

Weddings and honeymoons

Sarova Shaba game lodge lends itself to the ideal wedding with the culture and traditions of the Samburu people. The weddings are held at the landscaped greens at the lodge, with a Samburu elder blessing the marriage. The lodge is fully geared so that guests can truly enjoy themselves without worrying about the details, which include; venue using Samburu fabrics, beads, flowers, music, dance, sparkling wine, tiered cake and bush dinner. The lodge also has a mini spa to indulge the couple. The marriage license, certificate and registration are also taken care of. That’s not all. We offer you a lot more than that. So, if you are looking out for a perfect Samburu honeymoon accommodation, check-in at Sarova Shaba game lodge.

Tulia spa

Take a dip in the heated swimming pool. Relax and unwind as you enjoy a great massage at the Tulia mini spa. Listen to the trickling natural streams and the wild sounds of the African jungle. Have the massage in the wild. Sarova Shaba game lodge offers therapies including swedish, holistic and Indian amongst others.