Saruni Wild

We had an amazing three nights in the family tent and were so well looked after by William and his team. The tents are fun, especially the bucket shower experience, and right in the middle of the action. We had long early morning and early evening drives with breakfast in the bush and delicious lunches and dinner in the camp. Tinka our guide was brilliant and had us close up with lions and cheetahs as well as seeing elephants and giraffes and zebras and all the rest. We also liked the nearby whi... We had an amazing three nights in the family tent and were so well looked after by William and his team. The tents are fun, especially the bucket shower experience, and right in the middle of the action. We had long early morning and early evening drives with breakfast in the bush and delicious lunches and dinner in the camp. Tinka our guide was brilliant and had us close up with lions and cheetahs as well as seeing elephants and giraffes and zebras and all the rest. We also liked the nearby white rhino shelter. Being able to drive off track in the conservancy was a rare privilege.

For our first ever safari, we couldn't have chosen a better place to explore the wonders of the Masai Mara. The camp, with all the amenities (and more) you could have wished for, is located right on the edge of the plains with uninterrupted views of, and access to, the animals (perhaps a little unnerving when enjoying a candle-light dinner outside your tent not knowing what might be lurking in the nearby bushes!) The staff were attentive and looked after your every need from the drivers and trac... For our first ever safari, we couldn't have chosen a better place to explore the wonders of the Masai Mara. The camp, with all the amenities (and more) you could have wished for, is located right on the edge of the plains with uninterrupted views of, and access to, the animals (perhaps a little unnerving when enjoying a candle-light dinner outside your tent not knowing what might be lurking in the nearby bushes!) The staff were attentive and looked after your every need from the drivers and trackers to the chef, front of house, camp manager and housekeeping crew. As if not to be overshadowed, the lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, zebra, cheetahs, gazelles and hippos pulled out all the stops too giving us a holiday we shall never forget. There is a calming pace to life on safari, which is in rhythm with the way Saruni Wild presents itself and is run. You cannot hurry the animals and you will not want to wish away your time on the Mara too quickly. A thoroughly recommended five star experience.

I loved my time at Saruni Mara, I truly did - but Saruni Wild is next level. Tented accommodation - but let's face it, there's nothing really 'tenty' about it - Saruni Wild is exactly that. Wild and right in the middle of the wilderness. Night one saw me literally throw my sundowner in the air as the near-by lions (I was told they were over a kilometre away, they sounded much much closer than that) started calling. It went all night, it's something I've never experienced before and it's somethin... I loved my time at Saruni Mara, I truly did - but Saruni Wild is next level. Tented accommodation - but let's face it, there's nothing really 'tenty' about it - Saruni Wild is exactly that. Wild and right in the middle of the wilderness. Night one saw me literally throw my sundowner in the air as the near-by lions (I was told they were over a kilometre away, they sounded much much closer than that) started calling. It went all night, it's something I've never experienced before and it's something I'll never forget. Awe inspiring and spine tingling both at the same time. Hosted by the very personable and entertaining Camp Manager, William, guided by the fantastically knowledgeable Tinka and with the lovely James as company through the late afternoons, I loved every second of my time at Saruni Wild. The food is the same excellent standard, the signature acacia tree is splendid, particularly at sunset, and the location in Lemek Conservancy is spot on. It truly is an oasis in the middle of the savannah, next time it will definitely be for more than 2 nights and I can't wait to go back!!