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Sanctuary Tambarare

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About Sanctuary Tambarare

Smart and stylish, this fresh-faced camp is a haven for a conservation-focused safari.
Opening beneath the leaves of Kenya's quintessential fever trees in June 2022, Sanctuary Tambarare is a bright and eye-catching new camp. Under the impressive gaze of Mount Kenya, the camp sits in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, an untamed realm where you'll follow in the footprints of the Big Five and lay beneath the star-spangled African sky. Laikipia is known for its collection of private camps with big hearts for conservation and Sanctuary Tambarare fits right in. Each day brings the chance to get to know the land and creatures that call it home, your expert guide sharing the secrets of their plains with you.
From $780 per person/per night
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10 Rooms
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Property details

The property

The central tent is a chic and good-looking communal space with a cushy lounge area. Mismatched sofas in purple and green are well-positioned for enjoying a new read from the library. The softly-lit dining area is decorated in light wood and wicker lamp shades and fresh and tasty dishes are served here on the daily. Grab something refreshing at the bar tent and sit out on a lounger as the sun sets over a dreamy landscape. After a day of wild adventures, head down to the boma to swap stories and hear local legends from your guide.

The rooms

Sanctuary Tambarare has just 10 luxury tents to escape behind after a day on safari. The classic canvas style has received an upgrade including massive beds clouded in sheer drapes, teak floors and Maasai-inspired artwork in the camp's signature blue. The en-suite bathrooms include a walk-in shower, double basins and spacious wardrobe. A vanity and patterned rugs add a homely touch to the sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a veranda where a spectacular view greets you each morning.

Activities

Get ready to check off items from your safari wish list on this trip beginning with epic game drives - cameras at the ready to capture an elephant strolling by, a hippo emerging from the water or wild dog on the prowl. After night falls, watch as the second cast of creatures comes alive - lion and leopard stalking amongst the trees and bat-eared fox scampering through the undergrowth. Take a walk on the wild side with guided safari on foot or ride horseback in the endangered species enclosure.

What you'll love

What you'll love

Conservation has free reign at Ol Pejeta and you'll have the chance to see the last two northern white rhinos in the world.
Insiders tip

Insiders Tip

Make the most of the area's unique experiences and enjoy a cycling safari!
Something to think about

Something to think about

There's no pool at the Sanctuary but it keeps the footprint light so we won't complain.
Lodge positive impact

Positive Impact

The impact of your stay

Owned by Sanctuary Retreats, this property is committed to conservation and responsible tourism. Since 1999, they've aimed to positively impact the areas they operate in, nurturing relationships with rural communities. They sponsor sustainable projects, collaborating closely with communities to understand needs and deliver impactful initiatives. Their goal is to improve local wellbeing and create lasting solutions for future generations.

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Laikipia

A patchwork of pretty reserves where conservation and communities are just as important as safaris.