Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is located in a natural oasis in the heart of the Shaba Game Reserve just east of Samburu, or one can say, in the “Born Free Country” that Joy and George Adamson called home for many years. The lodge is 314 km from Nairobi, a 45-minute flight from Nairobi to Shaba or Samburu airstrip or a picturesque 5-hour drive through the curving roads around Mt. Kenya crossing the equator at Nanyuki. It is set along the bank of the Ewaso Nyiro River laid out around the natural springs that flow into the river. The Lodge has a virtual mini forest of indigenous trees, a fish pond and a large free form swimming pool.
Sarova Shaba Game Lodge has one tastefully furnished presidential suite that also encapsulates the Samburu culture in its interior décor. Situated amongst natural springs and lily pools, the suite is a stand-alone unit with a large bedroom, living and dining area and a vast bathroom with a private Jacuzzi. This suite embodies the history of Joy Adamson and is named the “Born Free Suite”.
Children are welcome at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. We have a number of activities for children such as swimming, walking safaris, nature and bird walks within the secure premises, a visit to the local village, sport fishing and board games.
Relax and unwind as you enjoy a great massage at the Tulia mini spa while listening to the trickling natural streams and the wild sounds of the African jungle. “Tulia” is a Swahili word meaning relaxation. Alternatively, get adventurous and have the massage in the wild.
The main restaurant is raised on stilts overlooking the river and free-form pool with stunning views of the well-manicured lawns and greenery of the Ewaso Nyiro River together with a plethora of bird-life. The restaurant serves buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner. The sumptuous cuisine includes Pan-African, Pan-European and Pan-Asian. The salad buffet has a wide variety of salads using the freshest ingredients and herbs from the Lodge’s own vegetable and herb garden. The restaurant can accommodate 150 people.
