Sabuk Lodge                                                   

Laikipia, Northern Kenya

Sabuk is remote and beautiful… an alluring haven on the edge of the Northern Frontier District. With five double guest cottages perched on a cliff overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro river below, time stands still and the haunting beauty of this wilderness spreads out before you.

Forget all about mechanised transport and take walking assisted camel safaris for one or several days.

Trekking with the Laikipiak Maasai, your professional guide will organise fly camping and walking amongst big game and shaded rest in the cool of the riverine forests.

DESTINATION - Sabuk is an entrancing haven on the edge of the Laikipia plateau, overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River and the plains of Laikipia towards Mount Kenya. 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.

ACCOMMODATION - 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.

En-suite bathrooms, modern flush toilets and a private verandah with a view make each cottage a haven in itself.

THE EXPERIENCE - 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.

CAMEL SAFARIS - Sabuk is also the base for full walking and camel 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 the nocturnal Bush Babies and Aardvark close by.

ACTIVITIES - Game drives in 4-wheel drive vehicles, Night Game Drives, Guided bush walks, Camel assisted walking safaris (anything from 1 morning up to 2 weeks), River line fishing, Swimming in the river or in the swimming pool, Fly camping, Bush Breakfasts & Lunches, Sundowners.

ACCESS - Scheduled flight to Nanyuki followed by private charter to Loisaba Airstrip.

RATES -

Rates 2007 - USD $385 low season, USD $450 high season.

Rates 2008 - USD $470 low season, USD $540 high season.

Special rates - available for 4 night and 5 night bookings

BOOKINGS AND AVAILABILITY - email info@extreme-safari.com

PRESS FEATURES - Sabuk Camel Safaris in the Press - Summer 2007 article on alternative honeymoons featured in Confetti Magazine.

Full article can be found here: http://www.extreme-safari.com/press/confetti.html (or click on the image below).