Sarara Gatherings

Join us for a meaningful and inspiring holiday adventure with fellow changemakers from around the globe.

In the Samburu language, Sarara means “meeting point” – and true to its name, these gatherings invite friends old and new to come together in one of the world’s most breathtaking wild places.

More than just a journey, each Gathering is an experience in connection: to nature, to community, to ideas that matter. Whether you’re joining as a family, bringing a friend, or returning solo, you’ll be welcomed into a vibrant circle of people who care deeply – about wildlife, about Indigenous wisdom, about the future of our planet. With meaningful conversation, shared adventure, and time to simply be, Sarara Gatherings are a celebration of purpose and place.

Festive Footprints

FAMILY WEEK
6 Nights | 12-18 December 2025
Sarara Camp, Reteti House, & Sarara Wilderness

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Festive Footprints

A joyful safari for every generation.

GATHERING

6 Nights | 12-18 December 2025
Only 16 spots available

This December, swap sleigh bells for elephant trumpets and step into a truly meaningful holiday adventure. Join us in Northern Kenya for a week filled with golden sunsets, conservation encounters, festive gatherings, and inspiring conversations with changemakers – designed for all ages, from curious little ones to adventure-seeking teens, and nature-loving grandparents.

Hosted across two iconic eco-retreats – Reteti House and Sarara Camp – this journey through Namunyak Community Conservancy offers rich wildlife encounters and the rare chance to experience Indigenous-led conservation in action.

ITINERARY

3 NIGHTS

Sarara Camp, nestled at the base of the Mathews Range, offers sweeping views, deep connection to nature, and warm Samburu hospitality.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Game drives to spot giraffe, zebra, kudu, and more
- Evenings around the fire with conservation leaders from Kenya and beyond
- Festive candlelit dinners and fireside hot cocoa under the stars
- A guided walk with our grazing team to learn about rangeland restoration
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
Little ones: Child in the Wild Montessori-inspired playtime, animal tracks and dung ID, wildlife bingo
Teenagers: ranger-for-a-day experience, drone footage editing, climate storytelling workshops
Adults: quiet coffee on the veranda, insightful chats with changemakers, time to reconnect in nature
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2 NIGHTS
Tucked near the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Reteti House offers exclusive access to one of Africa’s most inspiring wildlife stories.

HIGHLIGHTS
- Behind-the-scenes elephant feedings and keeper-led tours at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
- Hands-on learning at the Reteti Visitor Centre: animal tracking tech, rewilding science, Samburu-led storytelling
- Visit a Milk Mamas cooperative and learn about goat milk soap-making
- Sunset bush drives with G&Ts for the grown-ups, hot chocolate for the kids
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
Young children: elephant crafts, nature scavenger hunts, storytelling with Samburu Elders
Tweens & teens: wildlife photography challenges, GPS collar tracking demos, conservation leadership circles with local rangers

Read more about Reteti House
1 NIGHT
Set in one of Africa's last true wilderness areas, this exclusive mobile tented camp immerses guests in a tailormade adventure in the heart of the bush.
Perfect for families wanting to see the big cats.

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A place where everyone can thrive – Thoughtfully designed to engage toddlers, teens, parents and grandparents alike
Purpose-driven and joy-filled – Your holiday directly supports The Sarara Foundation’s Indigenous-led conservation work
Wild beauty meets holiday warmth – Safari drives, storytelling circles, and tree-decorating by lantern light
Global ideas, local impact – Conversations with conservation leaders from around the world who are shaping the future
- Accommodation includes all meals and beverages
- Fresh, healthy meals are prepared to meet every dietary need, showcasing regional produce blended with Samburu flair
- A fully stocked bar with soft drinks, local beers and non-premium wines and spirits
- All transfers between lodges and camps included in itinerary
- All activities mentioned
- Reteti Elephant Sanctuary visit
- Laundry service
- Local airstrip transfers (Namunyak airstrip)
- Starlink WiFi in the communal area
- Rescue medevac cover
- Daily conservation Fees