Sabuk Lodge

Each of the spacious cottages features either double or two twin four-poster beds and colourful furnishings that give the bedrooms a comfy and homely aesthetic. The thatch roof help to regulate the temperature, and the rooms are light and airy, leading directly to your private verandah where you will be able to enjoy amazing river valley views. Each of the cottages features an en-suite bathroom as well as power points for charging batteries. Some of the cottages also feature star beds where guests can sleep out under the dazzling night sky.

The Eagle Cottage is a luxurious private cottage that is divided into two suites. One of the suites contains a king-size bed, and the other has a triple. The rooms feature indoor seating areas with a coffee table. This cottage is perfect for families, featuring lots of space and its own mess and dining area. Each of the suites has its own en-suite bathroom with elegant twin basins and an outdoor bath carved from the rock. Sit out on your private verandah and enjoy the breathtaking view of the river valley below. Eagle Cottage also has its own plunge pool, where guests will be able to look out at the sloping landscape from the comfort of the refreshing water.

The Family House is an open-fronted stone and thatch cottage, consisting of a master bedroom with a double bed, and a single bed upstairs. Downstairs, there are additional beds that are formed out of the stone walls which are suitable for children. Guests can also enjoy a comfy lounge area with a fireplace, as well as a private verandah that looks out of the river valley. The family house also includes an en-suite bathroom with a flush loo, basin, shower and luxurious outdoor bath.

The Family Room features one double bed, as well as 3 single beds in a triangular bunkbed formation (2 bottom bunks with a top bunk elevated between them). Enjoy the sweeping views from your private verandah, and lounge on the comfortable outdoor day bed during sunny afternoons. The room leads on to an en-suite bathroom which includes a shower, basin, toilet and an outside bath.

Wake up to refreshing tea and coffee and a selection of freshly prepared seasonal fruit before embarking on your first activity of the day. Guests will be treated to a wholesome buffet lunch in the afternoons. For dinner, you can expect to be served a delicious three-course meal, including an indulgent dessert. Meals at Sabuk Lodge are freshly prepared by the resident chef and ingredients are locally sourced, some are even grown in Sabuk’s gardens. All dietary requirements can be catered for. Guests can enjoy their meals either in the comfort of the homely dining lounge, or out on the terrace with stunning views of the valley and Ewaso Nyiro River.

Explore the wilderness on the back of a camel and journey across the bush with expert guides. Make the most of your safari experience by fly-camping amongst the wildlife, and spending as much time in the unique landscape of the Laikipia Plateau. The journey begins at Sabuk Lodge and each day can be tailored to your interests. The fly camp consists of tents with mosquito net roofs to give guests constant beautiful views of the night sky, bedrolls, lanterns and bucket showers.

Venture out into the bush on foot with Samburu tribesmen, and learn about surviving in the wilderness. Guided walks are all about the little details, such as identifying tracks and birds, and the Samburu guides will teach you how to do this, as well as which berries can be utilised for making poisoned arrows, and how to recognise the different bird calls.

Visit the homes of the local Samburu tribesmen and discover interesting facts about the Laikipia Plateau and its history from the people who know it best. Learn about the culture and heritage of the Samburu tribesmen as well as their customs.

Wander down to the Ewaso Nyiro River and enjoy a range of fun water activities. Cast your line and try to pull in some of the river’s fish. Guests can also swim and lie back in the natural river pool, or try out rock jumping into the deeper waters. There is plenty to do by the river, and guests will be able to spot wildlife as they sneak over for a drink.

Race across the sloping plains as the classic explorers did on horseback, and look out for giraffe, zebras and elephants as you explore the wilderness. Riders should have some experience with horses prior to the safari for safety reasons. Kick up the dust and feel the wind in your hair as you wander across the peaceful landscape and enjoy the wildlife.

Enjoy a delicious meal, prepared by Sabuk’s resident chef, out in the bush. Whether you fancy a peaceful lunch in the shade of the riverine trees and rocks beside the Ewaso Nyiro River, or a romantic dinner under the night stars, Sabuk Lodge can arrange a lovely meal with refreshing beverages as you relax beside the river, surrounded by nature.

Sabuk Lodge is a small-owner operated accommodation that is part of New African Territories. All of the camps and lodges that form New African Territories train and employ local people from the surrounding communities to where they operate. This provides a source of income for local people and benefits them and the people close to them.

Sabuk Lodge’s owner, Verity Williams also helps the local community by running projects to help women generate an income to support their families such as making elephant-dung paper, beading and bee-keeping. In addition, Verity Williams has also funded a number of wells that provide the local people with clean water, and a medical dispensary.

Sabuk Lodge funded the construction of a dormitory that houses 60 girls for the local Lobarishereki Primary School. In Samburu culture, girls are usually expected to remain home in order to maintain the house and carry out chores. The dormitory means that girls are able to spend more time studying in the evenings and at the weekends, with electricity and without having to spend time walking long distances to get to school.

Sabuk Lodge’s owner, Verity Williams, also supports the Lobarishereki pupils and their teachers by providing teaching materials, computers, furniture, funding for classrooms and kitchens, and wages for teachers.

Sabuk Lodge is a small-owner operated accommodation that is part of New African Territories. All of the accommodations that form New African Territories properties are located within private conservancies or protected areas. Sabuk Lodge’s owner, Verity Williams, set up the Nalare Community Wildlife Conservancy to protect the wildlife and habitats around Sabuk Lodge. Guests help to support the conservancy by paying a nightly fee, which goes towards employing game scouts, protecting the animals and sustaining an eco-conscious safari lodge.