Sarara House 2 Bedroom Home Namunyak Conservancy Samburu

Sarara House is an exclusive private villa nestled in the southern foothills of the Mathews Range (Lenkiyio Hills), directly beneath the towering Warges Peak. Situated within the vast 850,000-acre Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, this private homestead, part of Sarara Camp, offers a secluded wilderness experience in Northern Kenya.

Formerly known as Loimugi House, this two-bedroom sanctuary is globally renowned for its private Elephant Pool, a plunge pool that attracts local elephants who come to drink, offering guests an incredibly rare, up-close, and personal wildlife encounter right from their own terrace.

Designed for families or small groups of friends, Sarara House operates as a fully independent unit with its own dining and living areas, a library, and breathtaking views.

Powered by 24-hour solar energy and Tesla Powerwalls, the house blends eco-conscious sustainability with raw luxury, offering a transformative connection to the Samburu wilderness and the “Singing Wells” culture.

Location & Accessibility

Sarara House is located in a region known for dramatic landscapes and key water towers. Access requires planning, as it is deep within the northern frontier.

By Road:

✓ Conditions: The final leg of the journey involves rough, unpaved tracks winding through the wilderness, necessitating an experienced driver and a vehicle with high clearance
✓ Scenic Drive: The drive transitions from the highlands to the arid northern frontier, passing Mount Kenya and the striking Mount Ololokwe before entering the Mathews Range
✓ Route: For the adventurous, driving from Nairobi is possible but requires a sturdy 4×4 vehicle and takes approximately 7 to 8 hours. The route typically follows the A2 highway north past Nanyuki and Isiolo, turning off towards Wamba and into the conservancy

By Air:

✓ Lewa Downs: Daily flights serve Lewa, but the road transfer to Sarara is a longer journey of approximately 3.5 hours.
✓ Namunyak (Sarara) Airstrip: The most seamless option. Private charters from Nairobi (Wilson Airport) or Nanyuki land here, followed by a short 5–10 minute transfer to the house.
✓ Kalama Airstrip: Served by daily scheduled flights from Nairobi (approx. 1 hour). From Kalama, a Sarara guide will transfer you to the camp on a scenic game drive that takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Accommodation: Sarara House

Sarara House is a spacious, self-contained unit that comfortably accommodates a family of 5 or a group of 4 close friends.

Configuration:

✓ Layout: Centered around a shared living and dining area with a library
✓ Bedrooms: Two tented-suite rooms offering privacy and comfort under canvas
✓ En-Suite: Each room features a private bathroom with solar-heated outdoor showers, offering views of the bush while maintaining privacy

House Features & Amenities

The house is equipped for total comfort and independence.

✓ Butler Box: For discreet morning tea/coffee delivery
✓ Comfort: Luxury linens, dressing gowns, and wooden safes
✓ Power: 24-Hour Solar Power (Tesla Powerwalls) with Type G plugs
✓ Dressing: Ample cupboard space and drinking water provided in rooms
✓ Outdoor Spaces: Private verandas and a viewing deck overlooking the waterhole
✓ The “Elephant Pool”: A private plunge pool famous for attracting thirsty elephants

Dining & Culinary Experience

Guests at Sarara House enjoy the flexibility of private dining or joining the main camp, with meals featuring fresh, organic produce from the camp’s gardens.

Dining Settings:

✓ Main Mess: Option to join the main camp for a social atmosphere
✓ Private Dining: Enjoy meals on your private terrace, watching wildlife at the house waterhole
✓ Morning Ritual: Tea, coffee, and home-baked cookies served on your private veranda at sunrise
✓ Bush Dining: Breakfasts in the wilderness after a walk or magical dinners in a dry riverbed beside a roaring fire

Experiences & Activities

Sarara offers a mix of authentic cultural immersion and thrilling wilderness adventures.

Included Activities:

✓ Walking Safaris: Guided hikes into the montane cloud forests
✓ Game Drives: Unrestricted exploration of the 850,000-acre conservancy
✓ Horseback Safaris: One free ride included alongside a Samburu cowboy
✓ Rock Sliding: Plunging into natural rock slides and crystal-clear pools (seasonal)
✓ Reteti Elephant Sanctuary: One free visit included to meet the orphans (45-min drive)
✓ The Elephant Pool: Watch elephants drink from your private pool—a signature Sarara House experience
✓ The “Singing Wells”: A rare privilege to witness Samburu warriors singing to their cattle while digging for water (seasonal, no photos allowed)

Optional Activities:

✓ Cultural Workshops: Beading or blacksmithing
✓ Helicopter Excursions: Scenic flights to Mt. Ololokwe
✓ Massage Treatments: Enjoyed in the privacy of your suite
✓ Fly Camping: Overnight adventures sleeping under the stars

Facilities & Guest Services

✓ Laundry: Daily service included
✓ Gift Shop: Featuring local crafts and beadwork
✓ Infinity Pool: Access to the main camp’s cliff-side pool
✓ Connectivity: Starlink Wi-Fi available in communal guest areas

Highlights of Sarara House

✓ Ultimate Privacy: A fully self-contained home perfect for families, separate from the main lodge
✓ Authentic Culture: Access to the non-commercialized and deeply moving “Singing Wells” tradition
✓ Reteti Access: Located just a 45-minute drive from the world-famous Reteti Elephant Sanctuary (with one free visit)
✓ Private Elephant Encounters: The unique and famous experience of elephants drinking from your private plunge pool, just meters away
✓ Warges Peak Setting: Breathtaking views of the Mathews Range, offering a landscape of mountains and forests distinct from the typical savannah

Sarara House 2 Bedroom Home, Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

✓ Laundry 
✓ Full board accommodation
✓ Local airstrip transfers (Namunyak airstrip)
✓ Soft drinks, local beers, non-premium wines, and spirits
✓ Activities Included: Day and night shared game drives + Guided walks + Hiking in the montane forest of the Mathews mountains + Trips to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary (entrance fees extra) + De Brazza monkey hike, and village visits

Notes

* No hairdryers provided
* Closed in November  2026
* WI-FI Intermittent in main areas
* Check-in 1100 Hours &, Check out 1000 Hours
* Children of any age are welcome, but are more suitable for 5 years and over
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* Charging points in a tent (3-pin square) at floor level and in the main area. No adapters provided
* Conservancy Fee  – An adult pays 185 US dollars per person per day, & a child pays 115 US dollars per child per day

Sarara House 2 Bedroom Home Rates Non-Residents Rates Exclude:

* Massage treatments
* Champagne, premium spirits, cellar wines
* Ololokwe day trip – 400 US Dollars per vehicle
* Samburu dancers – 550 US Dollars for 25 dancers
* Fly camping mobilization fee – 350 US Dollars per person
* Beading with Samburu women – 25 US Dollars per person
* Blacksmithing with Samburu Ironmongers – 25 US Dollars per person
* 1, 2, or 3-day walks exploring the Mathews with Camels – quotes on request
* Horse riding – 60 US Dollars per person per ride( weight limit 85kgs – experienced riders only)
* Transfer: Lewa to Sarara 400 US Dollars per vehicle (max four passengers). Approximately a 2.5-hour drive
* Exclusive use of vehicle – 250 US Dollars per day (subject to availability and restricted to within the Sarara Basin)
* Conservancy Fee  – An adult pays 185 US dollars per person per day, & a child pays 115 US dollars per child per day
* Exclusive use of the vehicle at 300 US Dollars per day (subject to availability and restricted to within the Sarara Basin)
* Reteti Elephant Sanctuary entrance fees – 35 US Dollars per person payable direct (600 for exclusive visits plus 35 US Dollars per person in an exclusive group

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