Shaba Game Reserve was made famous by the late Joy Adamson and her lioness Elsa and is often referred to as ‘Born Free Country’. Located on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, Sarova Shaba offers a luxury seldom found in a large African bush lodge. There are 80 chalet rooms, or for those looking for a little extra luxury, 4 junior suites and one honeymoon suite. The tranquil flow of sparkling spring water throughout the grounds creates an atmosphere of peace and serenity as it collects and cascades and attracts a great variety of birds. There is also a large pool to enjoy, crocodile feeding and evening entertainment is provided by local Samburu dancers.
Property Location When you stay at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge in Archers Post, you'll be on a river and convenient to Shaba National Reserve - Natorbi Ogura Gate. This 5-star lodge is within the region of Mt. Shaba and Samburu National Reserve Uaso Gate.
Room
Make yourself at home in one of the 85 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Amenities Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless Internet access, babysitting/childcare (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.
Executive Suite
1 Queen BedLayout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Room service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fanAccessibility - Smooth flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletriesSmoking And Non-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 Queen BedLayout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Room service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fanAccessibility - Smooth flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletriesSmoking And Non-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Standard Twin Room
2 Twin BedsInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Room service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fanAccessibility - Smooth flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletriesNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
2 Twin BedsInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Room service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fanAccessibility - Smooth flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletriesNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Standard Double Room
1 Queen BedInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Room service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fanAccessibility - Smooth flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletriesNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 Queen BedInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Room service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fanAccessibility - Smooth flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletriesNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Born Free Suite
1 King BedLayout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Room service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fanAccessibility - Smooth flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletriesSmoking And Non-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
1 King BedLayout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Room service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fanAccessibility - Smooth flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletriesSmoking And Non-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
dining
Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Recreation
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Shaba National Reserve - Natorbi Ogura Gate - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi Buffalo Springs National Reserve - 10.2 km / 6.4 mi Mt. Shaba - 21.3 km / 13.2 mi Samburu National Reserve Uaso Gate - 25.2 km / 15.6 mi Ngiro Bridge - 31.2 km / 19.4 mi Koitigor Hill - 31.4 km / 19.5 mi Samburu National Reserve - 38.4 km / 23.8 mi The nearest airports are:Samburu (UAS-Buffalo Spring) - 30.9 km / 19.2 mi Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 323.6 km / 201.1 mi The preferred airport for Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO).
Pricing
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Location
When you stay at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge in Archers Post, you'll be on a river and 5 minutes by car from Shaba National Reserve - Natorbi Ogura Gate. This luxury lodge is 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Buffalo Springs National Reserve and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Mt. Shaba.
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945 Reviews
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Diane B
My second visit to the Motherland. Definitely won’t be my last.
Amazing experience! Special shoutout and thanks to the kitchen and servers including Robert, Tito, Mario, Salamba, Nimmo, Elijah and Mercyline. Jo el in housekeeping was awesome as well. These guys...
Anthony M
Stay at Sarova Shaba
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Jo N
Beautiful
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