Where is Sasaab and how do I get there?

In Westgate Community Conservancy, west of Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya. Twice-daily scheduled flights serve the area; Sasaab has its own airstrip for swift lodge transfers.

What are the rooms and facilities like?

Eight vast suites (seven plus one family), each 100 m²+ with a private plunge pool and open-air bathroom. Expect an infinity pool, SpaSaab (treatments, gym and pool) and in-room Wi-Fi.

What activities are offered?

Twice-daily game drives in Westgate and Samburu, guided walks with Samburu trackers, camel rides and guided ATV/quad excursions. Enjoy bush breakfasts, pizza-oven lunches, lantern-lit bush dinners and private deck dining; optional fly-camp sleepouts by arrangement.

Is Sasaab suitable for families and photographers?

Yes—there’s a dedicated family suite, included laundry and thoughtful touches like Gym-in-a-Bag kits. River light and open horizons suit photography, with low-density sightings around Westgate.

What about conservation and community?

Sasaab operates within a community-run conservancy and carries a Gold eco-rating, balancing sensitive cultural encounters with a light environmental footprint.

Sasaab

Set in the Westgate Community Conservancy, west of Samburu National Reserve, Sasaab pairs Moroccan-inspired style with Ewaso Nyiro River views. Seven vast rooms plus one family unit (each over 100 m²) feature private plunge pools and open-air bathrooms. Explore by game drive in Westgate and Samburu, guided walks, camel rides and authentic Samburu culture. Solar power and a Gold eco-rating show a light footprint, while an infinity pool, SpaSaab and in-room Wi-Fi keep stays relaxed.

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Suite plunge pool at Sasaab with vast Samburu views and shaded daybeds, Kenya

Quick facts
Westgate Conserv.
7 + 1 family units
Plunge pools
Camel safaris
Infinity pool

Camel safari with Samburu guides from Sasaab, scenic desert riverbed ride in Samburu, Kenya

Open-plan Sasaab suite with four-poster bed and views to private pool and Samburu plains, Kenya

Highlights & Activities.

Twice-daily game drives in Westgate and Samburu trace riverbanks and acacia scrub for elephant, big cats and rich birdlife. Guided walks with Samburu trackers reveal tracks and plants; ride camels along dry riverbeds or buzz out on guided ATVs. Unwind at SpaSaab (treatments, gym and pool), the central infinity pool and pizza-oven lunches. Enjoy bush breakfasts, lantern-lit bush dinners, private deck dining and classic sundowner viewpoints. Families are welcome: a dedicated family suite, included laundry, in-room Wi-Fi and Gym-in-a-Bag kits make travel easy; optional fly-camp sleepouts deepen adventure. Stargazing under truly dark skies.

Sasaab lodge private riverside dinner, alfresco dining by lantern light in Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

Region information.

Westgate Community Conservancy borders the Ewaso Nyiro River, west of Kenya’s Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves in the Northern Frontier District. This community-run landscape blends arid hills, riverine woodland and open plains with low vehicle density and meaningful cultural links. Guests can game drive in both Westgate and Samburu/Buffalo Springs, with walking permitted in the conservancy. Twice-daily scheduled flights serve the area; Sasaab has its own airstrip. Expect hot days, cooling seasonal rains, wide horizons and star-filled nights.