Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

Sarova Shaba Resort offers far more than a place to stay. It delivers an experience shaped by thoughtful service, natural beauty, and genuine attention to guest wellbeing. ||Our stay was calm, refreshing, and deeply satisfying from start to finish.||What stood out immediately was the exceptional level of care around dining. Beyond the buffet options, the culinary team willingly provided alternative meals tailored to my personal dietary and allergy needs, ensuring every meal was both safe and enjoyable. This flexibility and attentiveness made our dining stress-free and truly pleasurable.||The resort’s layout invites you to slow down and reconnect with nature. Park benches scattered across the property offer stunning vantage points of the river and surrounding wilderness, perfect for quiet reflection and wildlife viewing. ||The fish foot therapy station was a charming and relaxing surprise, adding a unique wellness element to the stay.||Service throughout the resort was seamless and professional. Staff were quick to respond, consistently courteous, and always ready to assist, often going beyond what was expected. The pool was impeccably maintained, security was reassuring without being intrusive, and overall management was clearly well-organised and guest-focused.||The rooms were spotless, comfortable, and well maintained, while the ambience throughout the property was peaceful and immersive. Every detail contributed to a sense of ease and comfort that made our stay feel effortless.||Sarova Shaba Resort truly exemplifies client care par excellence, set within one of the most authentic and beautiful natural environments. ||For anyone seeking attentive hospitality, tranquillity, and a memorable connection with nature, this is a destination well worth experiencing

We had the best time in a long time. Shaba was the best experience. The food, accommodation, service, rooms and everything else was an absolute pleasure. Elijah was the best, I had the best salads I have ever had. He was welcoming and kind. Our servers Peter, Daniel and Moses were just a kind and patient. |Also the pastry chefs did the Lord's work honestly. |The rooms were clean and really nice. Only thing I would recommend is AC in the rooms as it gets really hot and a fridge as well. |Everyone we met was really kind, patient, welcoming. Your customer service is unmatched and we appreciated everything. |We also got to experience the fish therapy which was a new and exciting experience.|The drive to Samburu was worth everything.|Thank you

I visited this lodge with my family and had a wonderful experience. The highlight for us was the restaurant team. Moses was an excellent waiter very patient and attentive throughout our stay. Peter was incredibly kind and went out of his way to help with the children, which we truly appreciated. Elijah, the chef, was exceptional. He took the extra step of helping prepare a special dish for my dad, who is a picky eater, which was such a thoughtful and sweet gesture. He also explained the salads so well and encouraged our kids to eat, making mealtimes enjoyable. We’ll definitely be coming back to Shaba. The service was truly outstanding.

There is much to like here. The location by the river is perfect. The grounds are beautiful with a good deal of running water. The swimming pool is good and there is a small but decent gym. ||The rooms are a little dated but very clean and include a bathtub. The food, especially the live station, is good for a 2 or 3 day stay. ||The staff were attentive and mostly helpful. I was not very impressed by our check out experience when 5 different staff members hung around waiting for tips. Every time one of us moved, the staff wanted to pick up our bags. Given we were a group with multiple bags and doing different things, it became a little tiresome. ||All is all a good experience, reasonably priced.

I loved the ambience of the location. The rooms are clean and very well maintained. The service by the hotel personel is professional and child friendly as well.I was very impressed by a chef who granted my son's wish to have rice for breakfast and he got it from the kitchen for him...Kevin served us for the 3 days we stayed there and he was so kind to us. The hotel is very serene during the day and also at night there are no loud noises it was a perfect place to meditate and relax. I definitely want to do a Game drive again in Samburu and stay at Shaba!

We checked in with my family on 21st December 2025 for a five-night stay, and the experience was absolutely amazing. From the delicious food to the very well-trained and friendly staff, everything exceeded our expectations. The hotel manager, Shisia, was extremely engaging and consistently checked in with us whenever we met to ensure we were enjoying our stay, which made us feel truly valued. There were plenty of activities for both kids and adults, keeping everyone busy and well entertained throughout our stay. Additionally, the clinic doctor was very friendly and attentive, promptly assisting with minor aches and injuries. Overall, it was a wonderful family getaway, and we truly enjoyed every moment.

The lodge is beautifully located on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, offering great views of crocodiles, elephants, and other wildlife. The food is also excellent. However, they did try to charge us for a snack of fries we had when we arrived around 3 PM on our first day, even though we were explicitly told it was complimentary.

Out of the three sarova hotels we stayed, this was the second best. The grounds are beautiful, the room was spacious and the staff were friendly.  The food was delicious and the bar area was very nice. You really feel immersed in the experience as we were joined by monkeys, lizards and bats while enjoying a drink at the bar or playing a game of pool.