Saruni Rhino
Ranked in Best Safari Lodges in Samburu
About
One of the best places world travelers have ever stayed, with professional, expert staff who go out of their way to help (even with COVID tests). Abundant wildlife around the lodge, comfortable bandas, and you can watch elephants and more from your room.
Google reviews
- Margo K.Google review · 1 Oct 2025
My husband & I recently stayed at Saruni Rhino for 4 days & 3 nights. For decades we’ve traveled the world. I can say without hesitation that Saruni Rhino was one of the best places we’ve ever stayed at. The staff was exceptional, meals were marvelous, the surrounding wildlands & wildlife magnificent, and accommodations were fabulous. I’ve never felt so pampered in my life. An old injury of mine reappeared during our stay (not the fault of the camp). Saruni staff did everything they could to assist me – checking regularly on my health and cooking special foods, while continuing to provide my husband with outstanding meals. He celebrated his birthday while we were there. My back injury meant I wasn’t up to celebrating, so the entire staff participated in a celebration and even baked him a birthday cake. On each vacation we always stay in new places. Saruni Rhino was the 1st place my husband said he'd like to return to. I can’t recommend this safari camp enough. Oh, staff can take you to visit the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary during your stay. I highly recommend a visit to this magical place.
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- Carl M.Google review · 18 Oct 2021
The staff was professional, helpful and expert. When we needed help with a covid test, the Manager spent quit a bit of time personally helping us. The wildlife around the lodge was abundant and stunning. We loved tracking the rhinos with our guide and the rangers. They were fun, competent and obviously happy that we were into finding the animals they spend their careers protecting. Finally, the food was excellent ALL the time. Francis looked after us and we were happy to talk with him whenever he had time. We would make the 44 hour journey from our home to go back. I cant say that for many places.
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- SidneyGoogle review · 27 Sep 2021
This was an incredible stay! The staff were so wonderful and welcoming. The food was great and the rooms were very comfortable (for bandas in the middle of nowhere Africa). You can watch elephants, monkeys and baboons drink water from your room. The rhino trekking was incredibly fun, watching the rangers Trek them and following slow and quiet, hearing the animals around and the rhinos chewing was incredible. Learning about the Samburu peoole was the cherry ontop!
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- Captain B.Google review · 2 Dec 2020
Had an amazing Safari walk - followed by a great meal. what more could you ask for.
- Zach H.Google review · 20 May 2019
I think we wrote a review on trip advisor a year ago, but just went through my pictures and had to post again- this time on google. This was one of our most memorable trips of our lifetime. Not only the place, but the people and the animals. We’ve never felt so much love. A pure example of what 5 star hospitality should look like. We hope to be back soon. Thank you Rhino team
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Location
Saruni Rhino, Sera Conservancy, Kenya
Samburu
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