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Children of all ages welcome

SabukSabuk is an entrancing haven on the edge of the Laikipia plateau, overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River and the plains of Laikipia towards Mount Kenya.
  • Game drives
  • Night drives
  • Bush picnics
  • Horse riding
  • Camel safaris
  • Walking safaris

The Laikipia plateau stretches from the foothills of the Aberdares, across vast open plains to the Northern Frontier District and the Mathews Range. The region nurtures exceptional wildlife and cultural diversity, home to many communities including the Laikipiak Maasai and the Samburu tribes. Around Sabuk the area is wild and hilly, with dense acacia bush, Greater Kudu, Reticulated Giraffe, Buffalo, Impala, Elephant, Klipspringer, Zebra, Eland, DikDik, Waterbuck, Lion, Leopard, great bird watching and incredible scenery.

Leave your vehicles behind and get back to nature with walks along the river, accompanied by the local Laikipiak Maasai guides, who pass on their knowledge and traditional uses of the flora in the area. Guests enjoy picnics in the shade by the river, a refreshing dip in the natural rock pools below camp or just basking on the main deck overlooking the plains, lulled by the sound of the river which flows all year round.
Sabuk is also the base for full walking and camel trek safaris. Led by a professional safari guide and his team of Laikipiak trekkers, guests can choose to fly-camp out in the wilderness for one or several nights before returning to the home comforts of the lodge.

Activities include game drives through the hilly countryside around camp, guided walks with camels to explore the area; also bush breakfasts and sundowners with the added treat of a night game drive back to camp afterwards, looking out for nocturnal Bush Babies and the elusive Aardvark.

Sabuk is closed from 5th April to 31st May.

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Accommodation
5 en-suite stone thatch cottages (2 with King size beds, 2 with Twin beds, 1 Family room)
Sabuk Fly Camp: 5 tents (doubles or twins)

Perched high on the riverbanks, Sabuk's 5 cottages are open at the front with stunning views of the river and cliffs. Each thatched rondavel (circular cottage) has its own unique design, crafted from local stone and ancient cedar and olivewood, gathered from the local area. A private verandah with a view make each cottage a haven in itself.

Sabuk Fly camp is perfect for clients spending 3 or more days. Walk with a professional safari guide, a team of trained Laikipiak Maasai warriors and camel train through completely deserted tracts of wilderness: no other tourists, no roads or vehicles, only wildlife and their tracks, breathtaking scenery, the sounds of the bush, just Africa.
Family
Children are welcome at Sabuk and can even take part in the camel trekking safaris. Each camel safari is tailor-made to suit the group, the distance planned and the time available - making them ideal for families. Children can ride a camel or walk, play and swim in the river, special bushcraft skills are a delight for children on safari here: an ideal and relaxing family holiday.
Rate includes
. Local airstrip transfers
. Game drives
. Full board accommodation
. Guided Walks with camels
. Laundry
. Bush breakfast lunch / dinner
. Soft drinks, Wine, Spirits & beers
. Night Game drives
Rate excludes
. Conservation Fees
. Champagne, special wines and luxury spirits are additional.
. Extra meals
. Exclusive use of vehicle
. Fee for cultural visits
Access
Loisaba airstrip
Air Kenya daily schedule from Wilson to Nanyuki departing at 09h15
Safarilink daily schedule from Wilson to Nanyuki departing at 08h15 and 11h30
Sabuk is ½ an hour charter flight from Nanyuki
Private Charters from anywhere.

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