Sasaab
Westgate Community Conservancy, Northern Kenya
Sasaab
Eco Lodges
Since August 2022
Since JANUARY 2015
Partnering with the Samburu community, Sasaab offers high-end adventure safaris which contribute to the biodiversity and conservation of the Westgate Community Conservancy. As well as supporting local conservation initiatives, healthcare and education projects 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 an appreciation for the wildlife and crucially reduces human-wildlife conflict. Guest fees contribute to wildlife management and sustainable community development through healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
CONSERVATION
Supporting community-led rangeland management.
Supporting local conservation partners to protect Grevy’s zebras and painted dogs.
COMMUNITY
Over 70% of lodge employees are from the local community.
Supporting education through school development, scholarships, lunch programmes and traditional uniforms.
CULTURE
Celebrating Samburu cultural heritage through its Rhodia Mann Museum.
Guests take part in cultural activities that boost local economies.
COMMERCE
Annual conservation fees to support reserve management and community development.
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 as their guides.
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The area hosts significant biodiversity, including critically endangered Grevy’s zebra. Sasaab supports the Grevy’s Zebra Trust in protecting this species and conserving 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 offers unique insights into Samburu culture through authentic dance experiences, interactions with Samburu guides and a dedicated museum, fostering a deep appreciation for their way of life.
