 The Sarova Shaba Lodge is situated in the Shaba National Reserve, which is part of a conglomeration of reserves- Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba.
It basks in a legacy bequeathed by Joy Adamson of the 'Born Free' fame. In 1956, George, her conservationist husband, in his capacity as the game warden, had to kill a man-eating lioness leaving behind three newly born lion cubs. Joy became their foster mother and raised them close to the Sarova Shaba Lodge's site.
The lodge is a unique African and has 85 luxury thatch-roofed rooms, all tastefully furnished with local material of Mazera Stone and timber off cut walls. They all face the river, each with generous en-suite bathrooms with running hot water and electricity. For ultimate luxury the lodge has a Superior Suite with private Jacuzzi and 4 junior Suites to complete the variety of accommodation offered. 
Lodge facilities include an open-air restaurant overlooking the river, the Chemi Chemi bar lounge in the main building and another bar at the uniquely designed free-form swimming pool which looks invitingly refreshing especially after a long day on Kenya safari.
The lodge is also famous for the crocodiles that live in the Uaso Nyiro River. From the safety of the crocodile viewing deck, exhilarate your nerves as you watch the beasts in their feeding frenzy, sundowners in hand.
 Another way to enjoy your sundowners is with an optional ‘Cocktails in the wild’ experience, where you sip your sundowners at the banks of Uaso Nyiro River as you unwind, watching the sun slip slowly below the horizon and listen to lions roar in a distance. You watch the Born Free Country go to sleep as you sample well blended cocktails right next to the crocodiles. The fear of the ferocious reptiles adds a tinge of taste to the tasty drinks. It's the perfect sundowner! The Cocktails can be extended into dinner at the same exotic venue. I
f you would like to have dinner in the most unconventional setting, why not opt for a ‘Bush dinner’? Experienced chefs create exotic mouth watering local dishes for you against the backdrop of the Shaba wild with the nostalgic view of expansive vistas and the calm river. Local Samburu dancers delight and enchant you with rhythmic dances as well as provide you with lectures and lessons of the ancient Samburu and Borana culture. There is a roaring bonfire where you can sit after dinner and twirl the night away.
Another way of unwinding after a day in the bush is to enjoy a great massage while listening to the trickling natural streams and the wild sounds of the savannah. Other services include baby sitting, laundry and safety boxes and there is also a curio shop for your Kenya safari souveniers.
Traditional Samburu dancers offer an exotic spectacle in the evening sampling one of Africa's diverse cultures. After the late afternoon game drive why not sit at the Chemi Chemi bar lounge and watch the beautifully beaded and decorated Samburu Moran perform cultural dances and songs? A resident culturalist will also be there to talk more on the culture and traditions of the Samburu community.
But apart from relaxing there are many things to do at Sarova Shaba Lodge. Bird life in Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is wonderful with a record of over 350 different birds species. It is an ideal place for birders. Team up with the naturalist, take a walk and you will find out so much more on the birdlife and indigenous flora common to the area. Birds and nature walks are held three times daily.
Your game drives will be nothing short of spectacular as this is one of the few areas in Kenya one can see a unique collection of game only found in the region including reticulated Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx. There are also a myriad of bird species to be observed, including the famous blue legged Somali ostrich.
On the back of camels you can take a life time ride as you view the scenic Shaba landscape, under the guidance of real Samburu Moran. It's a trip down a rugged exciting road with memories so fond you will want to come back!
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