Beautifully presented, Sarova Shaba lodge offers an oasis of green in the midst of a beautiful but harshly arid landscape. Surrounded by rocky hills, it is located adjacent to an area of natural springs, which feed the pools and cascades that dot the verdant grounds. It was by these springs that Joy and George Adamson of ‘Born Free’ fame had their original camp. Over looking the Ewaso Nyiro river, the lodge features a central pool, presented in the form of natural coves and cascades with a pretty central island with shaded relaxation area. 

Location

The reserve is 320 kms north-east of Nairobi

Accommodation

The lodge offers 80 chalet-styled rooms, 4 suites and a splendid honeymoon suite (with king-sized bed and sunken Jacuzzi). Each room is accommodated in a two storey unit, all of which enjoy views of the river.

Dining and bars

The dining area is built high on timber stilts and shaded by high vaulted thatched roofs. Overlooking both the river and the pool it is shaded by doum palms. There is a central bar also overlooking the river. Meals are buffet style and Samburu dance performances are offered.

Conference and event facilities

The lodge’s conference centre will accommodate 170 guests theatre style.

Child-friendly

The lodge welcomes children, additional beds can be provided as can baby-sitting services. 

Activities include:

• Swimming pool 
• Crocodile feeding
• Samburu dancers
• Game drives 
• Guided ornithological walks
• Guided walks and training in bush craft
• Evening entertainment 
• Shop
• Team building programmes in ‘Survivor’ style.
• Massage services
• Nightly sundowners around the campfire 

Sarova Survivor Challenge

Experience the jungle through Sarova Survivor Challenge, one of the most interesting, fun-filled and effective 'Training' and ' Team Building ' programmes ever! Put your survival skills to test..bring out the survivor in you!

After a long day out and about in the wild, relax to the experienced hands of our masseuse, have a great massage in the great Shaba indoors or out in the wild!

This African jungle offers the finest setting for all looking for a great holiday experience, and we at Sarova Shaba complete the setting for you!

A unique and exciting outdoors challenge, great for Corporate Groups & Incentives. A fun-filled experiential outdoor Team Building that enhances team spirit in an out-in-the-wild atmosphere.

The challenge includes:

•  Team Building & Motivation

•  Stress Dissipation

•  Resource Management

•  Mental & Physical Stimulation

•  Adventure & Lots of Fun

•  Exquisite outdoor dining experiences

•  Souvenirs to take away

Fun Filled Entertainment Adventure for leisure travelers and incentive groups.

An Adventure Packed Program Modeled After "Survivor III" that brings out all the human survival instincts. It includes:

•  Survivor III Tour
•  Exciting Challenge Activities
•  Walking Safaris & Learning Bush craft
•  Bush Events & Meals
•  Fun Prizes & Surprises
•  Interaction with nature to learn natural History accompanied by experienced guides

Partake in the rich culture of the Samburu and Borana as our experienced chefs feed you from exotic mouth watering local dishes against the backdrop of the Shaba wild with the nostalgic view of expansive vistas and the brown colored Ewaso Nyiro River . Local Samburu dancers will delight and enchant you with rhythmic dances that are as old as time.as well as provide you with lectures and lessons of the ancient Samburu culture.

There is a roaring bonfire where guest can sit after dinner and twirl the night away

Watch the Born Free Country go to sleep as you sample our well blended cocktails right next to the crocodiles. T he fear of the ferocious reptiles adds a tinge of taste to the well mixed cocktails. It's the perfect sundowner!

The Cocktails can be extended into dinner at the same exotic venue. 

Shaba boasts of a unique collection of game only found in the region including reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Gerenuk, Besia Oryx as well as 150-450 recorded species of bird life against the country abundance of over 1150 species.

This is also home to the amazing world wonder of the lioness that adopted a baby Oryx!

Reminisce about Joy Adamson's life; her only companion Elsa the lioness in this wild Born Free Country. 

Relax and unwind, 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.! 

From the safety of the viewing deck, exhilarate your nerves as you watch and feed the crocodiles at the banks of Ewaso Nyiro. An experience not to be missed

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

35 KM in the rugged roads of Shaba takes you to a site to behold; the fall fills the air with a breeze so crispy and fresh! After a long drive, the sight is worth the ride.