Sasaab
Westgate Community Conservancy, Northern Kenya
Sasaab
Eco Lodges
Since August 2022
Partnering with the Samburu community, Sasaab Lodge offers luxe adventure safaris which contribute to the biodiversity and conservation of the Westgate Community Conservancy. As well as supporting local conservation outfits, healthcare and education initiatives improve local livelihoods, while traditional culture is celebrated at an information hub. Sasaab is a certified Global Ecosphere Retreat®.
Situated in Westgate Community Conservancy, bordering the Samburu National Reserve, Sasaab offers a unique safari experience combining luxury adventure with a commitment to conservation and community empowerment. Spanning 400 km² and home to over 600 Samburu families, the conservancy supports a traditional pastoral lifestyle and is a habitat for endemic wildlife employing over 70% of the team from the community and immersing guests in local culture, Sasaab fosters appreciation for wildlife and crucially reduces human-wildlife conflict. Guest fees contribute to wildlife management and sustainable community development through healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
CONSERVATION
Committed to landscape conservation by providing grass seed to support community rangeland management.
Partnered with The Samburu Project to provide safe drinking water to local communities.
COMMUNITY
Over 70% of lodge employees are from the local community.
Supporting education through school infrastructure development, scholarships, lunch programmes and funding traditional uniforms.
CULTURE
The Rhodia Mann Museum showcases a large collection of Samburu artefacts and beaded jewellery.
Over 600 guests take part in cultural activities that help boost local economies.
COMMERCE
Annual conservation fees are given to Westgate Community.
Sasaab’s 4C Centre, (home to a spa, gym, shop, museum, and learning hub) connects the guest directly to Samburu culture.
Sasaab’s Highlights
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Guests can explore Westgate Community Conservancy by camel, with experienced local Samburu trainers as their guides.
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Rich in biodiversity, and home to threatened species, Sasaab supports the Grevy’s Zebra Trust in protecting this critically endangered animal. and conserve the landscape
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Through its Footprint Trust, Sasaab supports community development projects including classrooms, school lunches, access to safe drinking water, dental and eye clinics and sponsoring high school education.
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Sasaab’s authentic experiences - from dance sessions to trips led by Samburu guides, a dedicated museum and information hub, guests gain a deep appreciation for Samburu culture.
