Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

Samburu / Shaba National Reserve

(Sarova Shaba Lodge is located in Samburu/Shaba National Reserve, Eastern Kenya, off the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River. Sarova Shaba Lodge is situated 314 Kilometers from Nairobi. The lodge is 45 minutes away from Nairobi by Air to Samburu or Shaba Airstrip and by road: 5 hours from Nairobi)

Sarova Shaba Lodge in Samburu/Shaba National Reserve, Northern Kenya

Sarova Shaba Lodge

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Sarova Shaba Lodge; Sarova Shaba Lodge is a luxury lodge accommodation built near a natural spring which feeds into a multitude of streams and pools throughout the grounds creating an oasis of lush tropical vegetation. Sarova Shaba Lodge décor is thatched roof, stone and timber, tastefully combining local materials and architectural style.

Each room has en-suite facilities, mosquito netting and fans. The open air restaurant overlooks the pool, river and lodge grounds. Shaba Sarova lodge Hotel is a deluxe Kenya accommodation set in “Born Free” country, where the glories of nature are concentrated in this semi-desert oasis of Shaba National Reserve in Kenya.

Sarova Shaba Lodge has natural spring water that flows throughout to form beautiful water cascades and sparkle into the Uaso Nyiro River, the habitat for crocodiles. Unique to this area are reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, beisa Oryx and the Somali ostrich.

The Shaba Lodge basks in a legacy bequeathed by Joy Adamson of the ‘Born Free’ fame. Joy Adamson was wife of a prominent conservationist, George Adamson, who was a senior game warden of the area.

Joy raised her adopted animals next door to the current Sarova Shaba Lodge’s site. She first came to Kenya in 1910 with her first husband whom she later divorced. In 1956, George, in his capacity as the game warden was compelled to kill a man-eating lioness, which had three newly born cubs.

So orphaned before they could imprint on any animate object, they were taken in by Joy Adamson who became their foster mother. She named them ‘Lustica’, ‘Big One’, and ‘Elsa’.

Joy Adamson later found that she could not handle three fast growing lionesses; therefore she reluctantly sent the cubs to Blydrop, Rotterdam Swimming Pool in Sarova Shaba Lodge when they were five months old.

Located in the semi-desert Shaba Game Reserve in the Central Kenya the Sarova Shaba Lodge offers the guests a chance to see the bounty of unique wildlife made famous by the film “Born Free”.

In March 1998, the lodge played host to the cast and crew of the ” Born Free”, true-life story of George and Joy Adamson and starred both Kenya actors and International film stars. The majority of the filming took place in the game reserve but some of the scenes were actually shot in the Shaba Sarova lodge Hotel.

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Non-Residents Accommodation Rates

Sarova Shaba Lodge Standard Rooms (Full Board Basis)

Sarova Shaba Lodge Executive Suites & 1 Bedroom Suite Rates/Prices

Notes

* Children aged 0 -3 Years sharing with adult are free of charge

* Rates are based on full board accommodation in standard rooms and are inclusive of taxes

* Children aged 3 - 12 Years sharing with 1 or 2 adults - Each child pays 50% of applicable adult rate

* Children over 12 -16 Years sharing with 1 or 2 adults - Each Child pays 75 % of the applicable adult rate

* Children up to 16 Years sharing own room- room will be charged 75% of applicable full adult rate/single Double or Triple

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Residents Accommodation Rates

Sarova Shaba Lodge Executive Suite (Full Board Accommodation Per Night)

Sarova Shaba Lodge Born Free Suite (Full Board Accommodation Per Night)

Notes

* Children 3 years and below sharing with adults are free

* Kindly request for Executive Suite and Born Free Suite rates from info@africanspicesafaris.com

* Rates are applicable residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is the only lodge in the Shaba Game Reserve, set amongst some of the most spectacular scenery in Kenya. Meet the colorful Samburu tribe or see unique game species only found in this area, or visit the crocodile infested Uaso Nyiro River.

Shaba Game Lodge is most certainly not your usual Sarova hotel, the location of the lodge is excellent and you will be amazed as you approach the hotel, it appears out of nowhere and is a little oasis in the middle of the reserve.

The Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is outstanding on arrival after a 6 hour drive from Nairobi, you are met cold towels and fresh fruit juice, check in is painless and efficient, your room is beautifully furnished fully equipped with ‘mosquito nets’.

The food is great all around; all meals and service are impeccable in their open air, tree house like restaurant. The main part of the hotel is like a tree house absolutely amazing.

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is the only lodge in the Shaba National Game Reserve and features 85 luxury en suite rooms in thatched, river-facing chalets. There is a deck for viewing the crocodiles in the Ewaso Nyiro River, as well as a restaurant, 2 bars and a swimming pool.

Accommodation comprises of several family rooms; There are 80 luxury thatch-roofed chalet style rooms all tastefully furnished with local materials of Mazera Stone and timber, off cut walls, facing the river, with bathrooms en suite, 4 junior suites and 1 honeymoon suite.

All bathrooms are attached with running hot water and electricity. Surpelei Restaurant overlooking the Uaso Nyiro River, serves local delicacies and international cuisine. Spend your day relaxing by the beautiful free-form swimming pool.

Sarova Shaba Lodge Restaurant, Shaba National Reserve Kenya

Sarova Shaba Lodge Swimming Pool, Shaba National Reserve Kenya

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Activities

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Game Drives

Shaba National Reserve has a particular place in the history of Kenya game conservation for it was in this reserve that the authoress, Joy Adamson died.

She was greatly known for her efforts on the rehabilitation of the compliant leopard to 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.

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Camel Safaris

Take a life time ride as you view the scenic Shaba landscape, on the back of this desert mammal under the guidance of it's a trip down a rugged exciting road with memories so fond you will want to come back!

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Traditional Samburu Village visits

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.

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Bird watching and Nature Walks

Bird life in Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is wonderful with a record of over 350 different birds species. It’s the ideal place for birders.

Team up with the Naturalist / guide, take a walk and you will be able to know more on the indigenous medicinal plant common to the area.

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Games

Games available at the lodge are Table Tennis, Badminton, Water Volleyball, Darts, Pool & Board Games.

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Wellness

Tulia massage is a Swahili word meaning relaxation. Relax and unwind as you enjoy a great massage while listening to the trickling natural streams and the wild sounds of the African Jungle.

Alternatively, get adventurous and have the massage in the wild. Sarova Shaba Game Lodge offers a variety of therapies including:

* Swedish

* Holistic
* Aromatherapy
* Indian amongst others

Samburu Culture and Cultural Talks

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Booking & Reservations for Sarova Shaba Game Lodge - Shaba/Samburu National Reserves - Kenya

Booking Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871

Mobile : 0721242711 (Safaricom) - Kenya

Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com