This life-enriching family journey perfectly combines fun and adventure, luxury and relaxation, and wildlife and culture for parents and children. Encounter Africa’s storybook wildlife up close, from the giant crocodiles and hippos of the Mara River and large pride of lion on the plains to the enormous herds of Samburu elephants and the Samburu Five – rare species only found in Samburu.

Discover the Maasai and Samburu tribes, learning first-hand about their ancient customs and local knowledge in Saruni’s unique Warriors Academy – our interactive learning programme designed specifically for families with children.

In Samburu, you will stay at Saruni Samburu; the lodge has six luxury villas that are open and spacious, heralding spectacular views over Kenya’s Northern Frontier District and Mount Kenya in the distance. The only lodge in Kalama Conservancy borders Samburu National Reserve, with 200,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness to explore and enjoy exclusively.

In Masai Mara, you will stay at Saruni Mara; the lodge has one family villa, one private villa and five elegant cottages. It is the only small boutique lodge in Mara, making it intimate and exclusive. The lodge is tucked away in a secluded valley in the private Mara North Conservancy, a prime and private game viewing area that borders the Masai Mara National Reserve – Africa’s most renowned wildlife park.

Ideally, you can stay at Saruni Wild Camp instead of Saruni Mara, a tented camp elegantly and comfortably furnished with all the necessary luxuries of a wild yet classic safari. The camp is in the heart of the Masai Mara plains, on the border between Lemek Conservancy and Mara North Conservancy. The camp has the most classic Masai Mara setting, surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine, untouched wilderness. The wildlife thrives right next to its tents.