Saruni Rhino Camp

Sera Conservancy Samburu

Tracking the Black Rhino in Deepest Africa with the Samburu

Located in Sera Community Conservancy, in the wild, undiscovered northern frontier of Kenya, the camp is a little over 1.5 hours’ drive from our Saruni Samburu lodge in nearby Kalama Conservancy. Saruni Rhino offers the first rhino tracking experience in East Africa: an amazing walking safari that provides a uniquely thrilling adventure, but also allows our guests to actively contribute to the protection of this iconic species

6 Reasons to Visit Saruni Rhino

First community-owned rhino sanctuary in Africa
First Black Rhino reintroduction to North Kenya
Singing wells
First Black Rhino Tracking Experience in East Africa
Endless untouched landscape
Unique Wildlife & Eco-System

Accommodation

Comprised of three elegant ‘bandas’ (open stone cottages, previously known as ‘Kauro Guesthouse’) sleeping 8-10 initially and a main ‘mess’ cottage for dining and relaxing, Saruni Rhino is nestled amidst swaying doum palms dotted along a dry river bed (the Kauro ‘lugga’, in the heart of the conservancy) with sweeping views of a nearby waterhole and dramatic landscapeso typical of the north. The waterhole is a popular watering stop-off for a diverse range of wildlife: elephant, impala, birdlife, hyena, oryx, Grevy’s zebra and much more, making it great ‘bush TV’ from the comfort of your cottage’s sandy verandah at any time. The dry river bed proves the quintessential torch-lit bush dinner location under the vast African skies.

Activities

At Saruni Rhino you can participate in a wide range of diverse activities appealing to all tastes and all ages. The activities have been developed in celebration of the great wilderness right on our doorstep and the unique people who call it their home

On-foot black rhino tracking inside the Rhino Sanctuary
Game drives in the 839,000 acres-large Sera Conservancy
Spectacular bird-watching, with the unique ‘show’ of tens of thousands of sand grouse that swoop to take the water, the flapping of their wings en masse creating one of the most sensory delights possible
Waterhole sightings
Swimming pool – relax & rejuvenation
Sunset lugga walks
Guided bush walks
Bush meals – breakfast along the dry river bed and starlit dinners under the vast African skies
Sundowners
Visit to ‘The Kisima Hamsini’, a series of 50 springs where local pastoralists take their livestock to water, and while they sing they also dig up water from the wells to fill up holders and troughs
Visit to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, providing protection for orphaned and abandoned elephant calves with an aim to release them back into the wild herds adjoining the Sanctuary (payable extra & bookable in advance ONLY)
Helicopter and bi-plane excursions upon request (payable extra and bookable in advance ONLY)

Saruni Rhino Samburu 2023 Rates

Non Resident Rates in USD Per Night Valid From 4.Jan 2023-3 Jan 2024

Board	High	Mid	Low
Per Person Sharing	900	740	530
Child(5-16 Years	450	370	265
Single Room Occupancy	1,080	870	650

Seasons:

High Season:July, August, September and 20 December 2023 – 02 January 2024
Mid-Season:03 January – end February, June, October & 01-19 December 2023

Saruni Rhino Samburu 2023 Rates

Non Resident Rates in USD Per NightRates from 03 January 2024 to 2-Jan-25

Season	PP	Child	Single	Family Unit
High	$700	$350	$880	$2,800
Mid	$600	$300	$730	$2,400
Low	$500	$250	$620	$2,000

Conservancy Fee:Adult USD 175 & Child(5-16 Yrs USD 58 per day

For family Villa: (any additional adult/child, standard sharing rate
applies)

Child:5-16 Years

Seasons

High:-July, August, September and 20 Dec-2 Jan 2025
Mid:03 January – 28 February, June,October & 1-19 Dec
Low: March, April, May & November 2024

Notes:

All rates are in US$ and per person per night (pppn) or per unit per night (pupn). Rates are subject to change with notice. Accommodation is subject to availability.
The Rhino Tracking Experience is only available to guests over 16 years of age. Children under the age of 16 years can stay at Saruni Rhino paying the current child’s rate and conservation fee but due to safety reasons will not be permitted to participate in the Rhino Tracking Experience. Children under the age of 5 stay free of charge when sharing with parents/adults. See the Child Policy section in the accompanying Booking Procedures, Terms & Conditions.
Conservation fees are subject to change by the private conservancies in which we operate.
No Easter, Christmas or New Year supplements. The Saruni Rhino and Rhino Tracking Experience cannot be combined with any Saruni Offer. All guests travelling to Saruni must have comprehensive travel insurance, medical insurance and emergency evacuation coverage.

Included:

Full board accommodation & limited laundry service
Soft drinks, house wines, beers & select non-luxury spirits
One Rhino tracking session per day (early morning or late afternoon)
Shared day & night game drives in 4×4 vehicles and guided bush walks
Bush meals, sundowner & picnic excursions
Return airstrip transfers & to and from Saruni Samburu
VAT & taxes

Excluded

Conservation fees (indicated above)
Premium drinks (champagne, luxury spirits and special wines) available upon request in advance
Additional Rhino tracking sessions
Exclusive use of vehicle (US$350 per day)
Own private guides (contact us for rates)
Late departure fees (US$150 per adult / US$75 per child)
Lunch on day of departure (US$35)
Temporary Flying Doctors cover (mandatory)
Any payable extra services
Gratuities to staff & guides and anything of a personal nature
All statutory increases beyond our control

Impotant

All participants in the Rhino Tracking Experience must have and be able to provide evidence of membership of an emergency evacuation service.

Saruni Special Offers

Free night in the Masai Mara: Offer valid during Low Season* in 2023:

Book 3 nights in the Mara and get a 4th night FREE Maximise the incredible game viewing in the Mara Valid at Saruni Mara & Saruni Wild: *Valid during Low Season: March, April, May & November 2023. Conservation fees payable for all nights.

Offers at the same property cannot be combined. This offer cannot be combined with the Saruni Honeymoon offer. This offer is applicable to non-Residents only. Please contact us for Resident rates and Special offers.

6 nights for 5 Special

Spectacular Samburu & Mara safari valid all of 2023

Book a 6 night combination of Saruni Samburu / Saruni Rhino / Saruni Mara / Saruni Wild and get the 6th night FREE*Applicable all year round.

Conservation fees payable for all nights.
A minimum of two nights in Saruni Rhino.
This offer cannot be combined with the Saruni Honeymoon offer.
This offer is applicable to non-Residents only. Please contact us for Resident rates and Special offers.
* The FREE night applies to any of the four Saruni properties.

Honeymoon Offer 50% OFF for the Bride

Valid in Mara & Samburu during Mid & High Seasons* in 2023

Book 4 nights or more for your honeymoon at Saruni Samburu or at Saruni Mara/Saruni Wild and get 50% OFF for the Bride

*Valid for new bookings during Mid and High seasons in 2023 only. This offer is valid for honeymoons for up to one year after the marriage date. Mid-season: 3rd January-28th February, June, October & 1st-19th December 2023.

High season: July, August, September and 20th December 2023-2nd January 2024. Conservation fees payable for all nights.

Valid when 4 nights or more are spent at Saruni Samburu or at Saruni Mara (Saruni Wild can be used for this offer in combination with Saruni Mara) This offer does not include Saruni Rhino. This offer cannot be combined with any other Saruni offer. This offer is applicable to non-Residents only.

Please contact us for Resident rates and Special offers