
Saruni Rhino
Saruni Rhino is situated in the wild and undiscovered northern frontier of Kenya in the Sera Community Conservancy, a vast untouched wilderness of more than 350,000 hectares. The camp offers East Africa's first rhino tracking experience, a uniquely thrilling walking safari that also allows the participants to actively contribute to the protection of the rhinos.
The camp is comprised of 3 rustic stone cottages known as 'bandas' - 2 double units and 1 family unit - sleeping a total of 8 guests. There is also a main 'mess' cottage for dining and relaxing. Nestled amidst swaying doum palms dotted along a dry river bed, Saruni Rhino has sweeping views of the nearby waterhole and dramatic landscape that is so typical in the north of Kenya. There is also a beautiful infinity pool overlooking the surrounding landscape. You can enjoy a wide variety of wildlife from the comfort of your cottage's sandy veranda where anything from elephant, Grevy's zebra, impala, hyena and a host of birdlife can be spotted drinking from the waterhole. The dry river bed is the camp's evening restaurant where a torch-lit bush dinner is served under the vast African skies.
Special offer: Book for 6 nights and only pay for 5 nights. This offer is valid until 30 December 2025. Honeymoon special: Receive a 50% discount on the bride's accommodation when booking 4 nights or more. Offer valid 3 January - 28 February 2025, June - October 2025, 01 December - 2 January 2026. Terms and conditions apply.
Expert View
- Set in the wild, undiscovered, semi-arid northern frontier of Kenya
- Tracking black rhino on foot, accompanied by an expert Saruni guide
- First community-owned rhino sanctuary in Africa
- Large population of elephants and unique northern species of animals
At a glance
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3 Bandas
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Best For 16 Years +
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Open All Year
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Family Rooms
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All Inclusive

"Visit the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, where a team of keepers at the Sanctuary are committed to rescuing, rehabilitating and rewilding orphaned and abandoned elephant calves, along with other wildlife."
ACTIVITIES
Adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most.
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4WD Safari
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Birdwatching
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Guided Walking Safari
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Rhino Tracking
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Helicopter Flights
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Cultural Experience
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Kids Bushcraft
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Food Experiences
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Star Gazing/Star Bed
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Small intimate camp. The staff was very friendly and took great care of us. Monkey provided turndown service.
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Having a watering hole outside our room was so fun. We often woke up to elephants feeding and bathing themselves. Rhino tracking was such an amazing and fun experience. They look so much bigger in person than in pictures. We got to have sundowners on the dried riverbed and the staff pointed out all…
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Just two other guests were here with us. What a unique setting.
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This was probably our favourite part of the trip (if we had to choose!). The intimacy of the camp, the community feel from the incredible staff, the rhino tracking and the location were all amazing. I was quite emotional leaving there!
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