Enjoy the Ultimate Family Safari Destination at Saruni Mara
Enjoy the Ultimate Family Safari Destination at Saruni Mara
An Unforgettable Safari Adventure in Kenya
Saruni Mara, a small luxury lodge in the secluded Mara North Conservancy, offers five cottages, a family villa and a private villa. Located in a valley on a hill overlooking the Mara plains and surrounded by an indigenous forest, the lodge provides exclusive access to a vibrant wildlife area. Each accommodation features a unique theme with a luxurious, classic safari feel.
Evenings are spent around the fire, sharing stories of the day’s adventures. Renowned for its community-based conservation efforts, Saruni Mara has a skilled and hospitable team. Maasai warriors guide your safari, sharing their deep connection to the land and wildlife, offering an unforgettable and enriching experience.
Unique Activities
Join a Unique Warrior Programme
The Warriors Academy offers a wonderful experience where you can learn the survival skills of the renowned Maasai warriors. Over a few days, you'll be taught by the warriors in the same way they train their juniors. You'll learn to track animals and craft tools on the plains of the Masai Mara.
This hands-on adventure is especially exciting for families with children, providing a unique opportunity to connect with nature and Maasai culture. By participating in this experience, you’ll learn more about the wilderness and the skills needed to thrive in it, all while creating unforgettable family memories.
Appreciate the Location of Your Camp
Saruni Mara is set in the secluded hills of the 69,000-acre Mara North Conservancy. This exclusive location offers wide-open plains to the south and forests to the north. Here, you can explore the renowned Mara-Serengeti ecosystem with complete privacy and solitude.
Staying within this private and protected conservancy ensures an uninterrupted, immersive experience in one of the world's most celebrated wildlife regions. Enjoy unparalleled access to the diverse landscapes and wildlife of the Mara, away from the crowds, allowing for a truly unique and intimate safari adventure.
Lodging
Relax in Your Camp
Saruni Mara features five cottages — three doubles and two twins (convertible to doubles) — each ensuite, plus a family villa and a private villa, accommodating up to 18 guests. All offer stunning views of the hills and Mara plains and are furnished with unique, classic safari-style objects. Each spacious cottage and villa has a distinct theme, private dining options, verandas and African hand-made ‘makuti’ tile roofs.
The four hilltop cottages overlook the Masai Mara plains, each with a large front deck for relaxing and star gazing. The honeymoon cottage offers seclusion and romance, while the family and private villas provide ample space, comfort and elegant furnishings.
Dining
Enjoy Authentic Dining
At Saruni Mara, enjoy breakfasts, lunches and starlit dinners under acacia trees beneath vast African skies, weather permitting. Experience bush dinners or picnic lunches at the secret spots, surrounded by elephants, waterbuck, lions, impalas and other wildlife. Each meal is a beautiful chance to connect with nature in a unique setting.
As the day ends, savour a well-deserved sundowner drink, saluting the African sun as it sets. This blend of fine dining and breathtaking scenery ensures an unforgettable culinary experience, immersed in the beauty and wildlife of the Mara.
Sustainability Story
Saruni Mara, a founding member of Mara North Conservancy, plays a crucial role in the Masai Mara ecosystem. These community-owned wildlife areas have transformed tourism and conservation in the region, enhancing local livelihoods and expanding protected lands where wildlife thrives.
Tourism at Saruni directly supports conservation through daily fees, meaning your visit contributes to the well-being of the local community and the preservation of this beautiful land. By visiting, you improve the quality of life for the community and reinforce the importance of conservation, creating a positive impact on both people and nature.
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