Sarova Shaba game lodge

Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is located in the semi-arid north of Kenya in the natural oasis situated in the heart of the beautiful Shaba game reserve just east of the Samburu national reserve, this reserve is one of the best safari lodges to use while on a Kenya safari in both Samburu national reserve and Shamba game reserve.

The Lodge is set the magnificent banks of Ewaso Nyiro River around the natural springs flowing in to the Ewaso Nyiro River, the lodge encompasses of a virtual mini forest of indigenous trees, a fish pond and a large swimming pool.

The lodge is situated in 314 kilometers from Nairobi the capital of Kenya and tourism centre, it takes a drive of 5 hours to get to the lodge through the curving roads around Mount Kenya crossing the equator at Nanyuki. The Lodge is also accessed by air on a 45 minutes’ flight from Wilson airport to Shaba or Samburu airstrip.

Sarova Shaba game lodge
Sarova Shaba game lodge

Accommodation at Sarova Shaba game lodge

Sarova Shaba game reserve offers luxurious and comfortable accommodation in 85 modern rooms in chalet style with private views of the various species of wildlife crowding on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. Each room at the lodge overlooks the magnificent Ewaso Nyiro River where elephants come to drink water and crocodiles come out of the water of the river.

Guest rooms at the Lodge that is chalet style rooms and suites have private balconies with clear close views of the river, En-suite bathrooms with permanent showers and WCm running hot and cold water, razor outlets with 220 and 240 volts, beds with mosquito nets and duvets, overhead fans, tea and coffee making facilities.

Guest rooms at Sarova Shaba game lodge are more detailed as below

Sarova Shaba standard rooms

Sarova Shaba standard rooms are a total of 8 chalet style across 2 stores with 4 rooms to each block, these rooms are designed to incorporate intricate details and offers views of the Ewaso Nyiro River and the various springs running across the lodge. The ground floors at the lodge are ideal for individuals with limited mobility.

Sarova Shaba standard rooms are for occupancy of 2 people in double bed and the room is of 79 square meters.

Sarova Shaba game lodge
Sarova Shaba game lodge

Sarova Shaba executive suites 

The Lodge has 4 executive suites, these suites feature an elaborate lounge opening into a large bedroom with breathtaking views of Ewaso Nyiro River. These rooms are 79 square meters with occupancy of 2 people in a double bed.

Facilities and services at Sarova Shaba game lodge

 Dining at Sarova Shaba game lodge

Sarova Shaba game lodge operates on offering fresh and quality food got from the lodge’s own vegetable and herb garden, the quality food served at the lodge and standards fits those of Sarova Cuisine brand “Kitchens of Sarova”. Meals at the lodge are  served as “al fresco” at various dining areas at the lodge and these include

                Surpelei restaurant

Surpelei restaurant is the main restaurant at the lodge raised on stilts offering striking views of the lush gardens and the Ewaso Nyiro River, the restaurant is fitted with elaborated buffet counters and live cooking stations all set to please your food interests.

The restaurant serves buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner with a sumptuous cuisine including Pan African, Pan-European and Pan-Asian meals. The salad buffet features a wide variety of salads made using the freshest ingredients and herbs picked from the lodge’s own vegetable and herb garden. The restaurant accommodates a total of 150 people.

NB: chefs are always readily available to cater for individuals with their special dietary requirements and meal preferences.

                Chemi Chemi bar

Chemi Chemi bar is a fully stocked bar situated along the river bank of Ewaso Nyiro River with natural spring water channel where the lodge’s guest get to enjoy soothing sound of water. The bar offers an extensive cellar of imported wines, a range of premium spirits and many local and international beer brands.

Carraluma poolside bar

 Carraluma poolside bar at the lodge is a pool side bar situated at the enchanting free-form swimming pool, the bar serves refreshing fresh juices, a variety of cocktails, beers and light beverages.

Sarova Shaba game lodge
Sarova Shaba game lodge

Experiential dining

Experiential dining at the lodge is a unique experience of dining offered on the sand bank along Ewaso Nyiro River, this experience includes champagne with live cooking breakfast.

Other facilities at Sarova Shaba game lodge

  • Gift shop
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Swimming pool
  • Laundry services at an extra fee

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