Sarara Treehouses
MATHEWS MOUNTAIN RANGE, NORTHERN KENYA
OVERVIEW
Nestled into an ancient forest glade at the foot of Warges Peak, Sarara Treehouses emerges from a lush canopy of trees.
With elephants roaming freely beneath idyllic stilted tented suites and frequenting the waterhole below an expansive guest area – Sarara Treehouses ensures continuous connections with its magical setting – as well as the wildlife calling it home!
Bathed in tranquillity, eight immaculately appointed tents are raised in beautiful separate settings looking onto the Mathews Mountain Range, while offering incredible sightings of an array of wildlife on the forest floor below.
From monkeys and birds chattering in the canopy above, to creatures large and small ambling through the thick foliage – it's a wonderworld that awakens the senses, while soothing the soul!
Each en-suite tent features an outdoor solar-heated shower with spectacular mountain and forest views..
Highlights
POOL
A sparkling infinity pool overlooking a permanent waterhole offering regular elephant sightings
ROOMS
Eight tented en-suite rooms raised in the trees with heated outdoor showers
GAME DRIVES
Explore our 850,000-acre conservancy and its wildlife on unrestricted guided game drives
HIKES
Immersive guided mountain walks exploring ravines, rocky outcrops, and centuries-old cycads
RETETI
A 45-minute drive from Reteti Elephant Sanctuary – for lifechanging encounters with elephant orphans
A truly unique and secluded lodge set among ancient trees
It is the perfect hideaway for anyone seeking stillness in nature, and an exceptional African escape.
Surrounded by vast mountains, lush greenery, and a thriving ecosystem, Sarara Treehouses is entirely eco-friendly, off the grid and solar-powered – with every precaution and expense taken to preserve its pristine surrounds.
Discover the abundant wild- and birdlife of Northern Kenya
Perched among hundreds of indigenous trees, Sarara Treehouses is a bird- and wildlife enthusiast’s dream – and the region’s fascinating fauna and flora is continuously within reach. With a front-row seat to its remarkable ecosystem – whether on game drives or foot – there’s so much to experience and explore.
Namunyak Conservancy is home to the second-largest population of elephants in Kenya, as well as more than 480 reticulated giraffe, the critically-endangered Grévy’s Zebra and a host of other species – including the fabled long-necked gerenuk!
Immersive & authentic activities at Sarara Treehouses
Unrestricted game drives
Visit Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
Guided hikes to see ancient cycads
Bush dinners
Fly Camping
Guided bush walks
Guided horseback safari
Overnight heli-camping on Orka
Visit the Milk to Market Program
Visit our Nomadic Montessori Schools
Beading with the Samburu ladies
Visit a manyatta (homestead)
Indulge in the rich birdlife
VISIT OUR NOMADIC HEALTH CARE PROGRAM
Experience a Ngoma (samburu Dancing)
Heli Rides
Learn from Samburu's Blacksmith
RELAX BY THE POOL
Lodge
Information
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The ecolodge is completely off the grid, providing 24-hour solar powered electricity with state of the art Tesla power walls
Eight tented rooms with indoor toilets and outdoor, solar-heated showers
One family room with joined walkway, catering for a family of 4
We welcome children aged 6 years and older
Infinity Pool overlooking a permanent waterhole
45-minute drive from Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
Located in Namunyak Conservancy, Northern Kenya
Gift shop
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Explore our 850,000-acre conservancy and its wildlife on unrestricted
guided game drivesStart your day with a guided hike – discover the trails and views of the Mathews Range, enjoy a delicious packed breakfast, and see everything from ancient cycads to the guereza Colobus monkey
Go on guided trail runs with our Samburu running guides
Experience the Singing Wells and honour an ancient Samburu tradition
Experience a thrilling horseback safari alongside Lenewalla, our Samburu cowboy
Meet the herd at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary and watch the keepers bottle-feed and interact with each of the elephant orphans!
Spend a morning beading with Samburu ladies and hear more about the cultural importance of their vivid jewellery
Learn about an age-old art in the company of a skilled Samburu blacksmith, while watching him fashion beautiful items over a fire
Visit one of our Nomadic Montessori Schools and join the Nomadic Healthcare team to see their impact on the ground
Enjoy outdoor bush meals and sundowners under Africa’s wide open skies
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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 in the lounge area with soft drinks, local beers and non-premium wines and spirits
One standard visit to Reteti Elephant Sanctury
One horseback safari per person
Daily laundry service
Local airstrip transfers (Namunyak airstrip)
Starlink WiFi in the communal area
In-room charging (plug type G)
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The ecolodge is off the grid, providing 24-hour solar powered electricity with state of the art Tesla power walls
All water in camp is from the mountain spring
Sarara has eliminated all single-use plastic from our camps
Fresh produce comes from small scale farmers in Kenya - supporting the local economy
Our honey is sourced from the Samburu honey gatherers who live in the Matthews Range
Sarara Treehouses was built using natural materials from the area
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Check in / out times: Check-in is at 11am and check-out is at 10am.
Season: Sarara Treehouses is closed from 1 November - 1 December
Altitude: The camp is approx. 800 metres above sea level
Temperature: Warm climate all year round. Nightly lows: 20-25°C; daily highs: 30-35°C
Child policy: Children of all ages are welcome but more suitable for 6 years+
Phone signal: Intermittent Safaricom signal
WiFi: Starlink WiFi in main areas
Power: 24-hour solar power. Please note: Electronic devices can be charged but voltage not strong enough for hairdryers
Plugs: Charging points in room (plug type G) and in main area. Please note: No adapters provided.
Getting to Sarara
Private charters into Namunyak airstrip.
Scheduled flight: Safarilink/Air Kenya to Kalama airstrip (Transfer to Sarara: US$450 (max 4 passengers) approx. 1.5h drive)
Scheduled flight: Safarilink/Air Kenya to Lewa airstrip (Transfer to Sarara: US$550 (max 4 passengers) approx. 3.5h drive)
Emergency cover: We encourage guests to use AMREF’s Maisha silver package for complete peace of mind while travelling in Eastern Africa. Extending beyond your Sarara stay, it’s valid for a month in Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar. Contact reservations@sarara.co for more on this service.
Room Layouts
MEET YOUR HOST AT SARARA TREEHOUSES
Philip
Saying that he loves how guests are always surprised to discover that they’re truly staying in tents high in the treetops, Philip says it’s been incredible to be at the helm of Treehouses for the past 9 years. There’s no limit to his knowledge of the area’s biodiversity – as guests soon discover once they arrive. Waking up in this world untouched by time “isn’t just about a place,” says Philip. “It’s a feeling.”
All Sarara’s camps are driven and managed by the local Samburu community.
Discover our other ecolodges
Sarara Wilderness
Experience the wilderness like never before – at Sarara’s coveted mobile tented camp.
Located in the wider Samburu Ecosystem with the mighty Ewaso Nyiro River flowing through this magnificent landscape, the area teems with some of the continent’s most iconic wildlife species.
Sarara Camp
Sarara Camp has six beautifully appointed en-suite tents with solar heated outdoor showers. The tents overlook the majestic Matthews Mountain Range, providing a fantastic platform by which to experience the 850,000-acre wildlife conservancy. The camp’s waterhole is frequented by an array of wildlife including elephant, buffalo, kudu, impala, leopard, wild dog and reticulated giraffe.
Reteti House is an exclusive and private ecolodge that blends naturally into the dramatic landscape of Namunyak. Four standalone rooms, as well as a family suite, offer uninterrupted views over the conservancy. Just a 10-minute walk from Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Reteti House provides guests with a front-row seat to the extraordinary conservation work taking place there.