The Warrior Academy By Saruni & Yoga

Duration:

8 Days

Destination:

Magical Kenya

Luxury Level:

Silver

Price

Starting From: USD $ 10,500


What To Expect

Journey Overview

This is a journey of ancient tribal cultures, surprisingly impressive wildlife extravaganza and pristine wilderness, discovering the incredible connection between mankind and nature. In addition to what is already a signature experience, indulge in a wholesome experience at Watamu Tree house a beach accommodation unlike any other.

This safari particularly is designed to go beyond the custom of exploring not only the wildlife but also the authentic lifestyle of one of the most well-known and culturally fascinating tribes left in Africa. The Warrior Academy as it is called, is an exclusive interactive safari experience by the Saruni’s which will offer you a glimpse in to some of the most fascinating cultural escapades by the indigenous community.

Encounter The Samburu’s, Africa’s most authentic and fascinating tribe. Inhabiting the northern frontier of Kenya’s pristine reserve named after its inhabitants. Under the tutelage of their ‘Moran’, or warriors, you get to know, enjoy and understand these unique people and see the Kenyan wilderness from a different perspective. 

Explore the Masai Mara, Africa’s thrilling and awe-inspiring conservation area.in its total exclusivity. The Masai Mara remains to be Kenya’s flagship wild reserve for its habitual wildebeest migration. Explore the cultural aspect of the wild preserve by delving deeper into the native community which are the Masai’s, despite forming one amongst the minor tribes in Kenya and spending their eternity as nomadic pastoralist their cultural way of life is one to reckon with. Get a closer interaction with them and learn their way of life first hand.  

Awaken your soul during your stay at Watamu Tree House a unique and inspiring guesthouse in harmony with nature which will offer a stay and experience wholly packaged in pure health. A perfect way to enjoy a conclusion of your adventurous safari is spending in a retreat of total immersion in nature and partaking in some soul awakening activities such as yoga sunset among others. 

Itinerary

DAY ONE- THREE: SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

On arrival a representative from JABARI  will pick you from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and whisk you off to Wilson airport where you will board a light aircraft that will fly you to Samburu Kalama where a representative of JABARI will transfer you to Saruni Samburu. Where you will spend 2 nights in a luxury villa on full board inclusive of soft drinks, house wines, beers & select non-luxury spirits.

located inside Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy, a large, privately-owned reserve bordering with Samburu National Reserve (‘SNR’). Since Saruni Samburu lodge is only 7 km away from the border between Kalama and Samburu National Reserve, safaris will cover both reserves. Kalama also borders Namunyak Community Conservation Trust to the North (where Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is located) and Sera Community Wildlife Conservation to the North East (where Saruni Rhino is located).

Saruni Samburu’s six luxury, eco-chic villas are open and spacious, heralding spectacular views over Kalama Conservancy and Mount Kenya. As the only lodge in over 200,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness teeming with wildlife to explore exclusively, and guided by Samburu warriors passionate about their land and culture, the safari experience at Saruni Samburu is intimate and truly exceptional.

Saruni Samburu Stay highlights

  • Explore the unending, rugged vistas of Saruni Samburu.
  • Gain insight into the Samburu way of life.
  • Track enormous herds of Samburu Elephants.
  • learn how to use bows, arrows and spears, and how to bead traditional artifacts whilst listening to tribal stories and songs.
  • Early morning game drive into Samburu National Reserve to seek out the ‘Samburu Special Five: the reticulated giraffe, the Grevy zebra, the beisa oryx, the Somali ostrich and the gerenuk.

Following breakfast in camp, or equipped with a picnic breakfast, leave early morning from Saruni Samburu for your departing onward flight to the Mara, arriving in the Masai Mara an hour and a half after take-off. You will be picked and transferred by a representative of JABARI who will whisk you off to Saruni Mara where you will spend 2 nights full board inclusive of soft drinks, house wines, beers & select non-luxury spirits.

 

 

 

Mara North Conservancy a beautiful private wilderness area of more than 27,500 hectares (~67,954 acres). It is a vital part of the Maasai Mara ecosystem as it forms the north-western zone, bordering the Maasai Mara National Reserve in the south of Kenya.

Saruni Mara is the only small, boutique lodge in the Mara, with five elegant cottages, one family villa and one private villa. The lodge is nestled in a secluded valley in the heart of the most exciting wilderness in Africa: Mara North Conservancy – an exclusive, private wildlife concession bordering the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Maasai warriors guide you throughout, sharing their ancient wisdom of the area and animals and their fascinating way of life.

 

Samburu Mara stay highlights

  • Encounter Africa’s storybook wildlife up close and refine your bush skills, as you study the giant crocodiles and hippos of the Mara River.
  • Discover the ancient wisdom of the Maasai by learning first-hand about their customs and local knowledge of the animals and landscape, from traditional plants used for medicine to secret caves with rock paintings.
  • Experience original Maasai villages – learn how to use bows, arrows and spears, and how to bead traditional artifacts whilst listening to tribal stories and songs.
  • Explore the teeming open plains and forested valleys around Saruni Mara.
  • Have unlimited game drives during the day and night.
  • Experience the wildebeest migration if the date of travel falls over the migration season July to October.

Visit the rhino sanctuary on the way to the airstrip and once again admire the hippos and the crocodiles of the Mara River. Board a scheduled light aircraft to Mombasa where on arrival you will be transferred by a representative of JABARI to Watamu Tree house where you shall spend 2 nights in an upper suite on what we call a wellness journey.

 

Watamu Tree House is a unique and inspiring guesthouse in harmony with nature which will offer a stay and experience wholly packaged in pure health. During your stay, you will partake in some experiences that were identified by Kenya’s Tourism Board as signature for their uniqueness, from sunset yoga at the Tree house to stand up paddleboat trips and tidal float down Mida Creek & nature walk.

Tuck in leisurely breakfast, you will be transferred to Malindi where you will catch your flight to Nairobi. On arrival at Wilson airport, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your next destination flight.

Tariff 2026- 2027

Safari Cost per Person sharing
starting from USD 10500

Whats Included

  • Meet and Greet service at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
  • All scheduled road transfers
  • Full-board accommodation & {limited laundry service by Saruni’s}
  • Soft drinks, house wines, beers & select non-luxury spirits by Saruni’s
  • Shared day & night game drives in 4×4 vehicles and guided bush walks
  • Bush meals, sundowner & picnic excursions
  • One complimentary Back & Neck massage (30 min.) per room per stay
  • Warriors Academy (bookable in advance)
  • Cultural village visit transfers
  • Return airstrip transfers
  • Internal scheduled flights
  • VAT & taxes

 

What’s not included

  • All statutory increases beyond our control.
  • Premium drinks (champagne, luxury spirits and special wines).
  • Additional Wellbeing Space treatments.
  • International flight details.
  • National parks and concession fees not specified in the itinerary
  • Travel Insurance

 

NOTES:

  • We reserve the right to reroute the itinerary or accommodation in similar lodges {Saruni Mara/ Wild or Samburu/ Rhino} in case of non-availability
  • Some flights between airstrips may be subjected to minimum 4 guests during low seasons
  • Single traveler supplement and child rates will be quoted on request
  • Warrior Academy is tailored and personalized to your time frame and preference.
  • The Warrior Academy has a strong educational flavor and is designed especially for families with children or small groups.
  • This particular safari is limited to the availability of quoted lodges {Saruni’s & Watamu Tree House experience}.
  • This is a combo signature safari of cultural tour and a wellness staycation.
  • For this particular safari advance booking is required and the cost is upon request.
  • JABARI Trading Terms apply.

Terms Of Booking

  • We reserve the right to reroute the itinerary or accommodation in similar lodges in case of non-availability. 
  • Bookings are guaranteed upon making payments. 
  • Maximum 6 guests per booking/ we reserve the right to revise the rates to the next available no. of guests.  
  • Carry your Residents cards/ passports whenever you’re accessing the national parks.  
  • The total safari cost is based on per person sharing the whole safari on a private basis.  
  • We are not holding any rooms and they shall be subject to availability. 
  • The rates quoted are subject to change without prior warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, fuel, sales tax or VAT, third-party services or any other circumstances beyond our control in the countries featured in this quote. 
  • Certain activities may only apply at specific properties. 
  • Right reserved to alter accommodation to similar facility. 
  • -50% should be paid prior confirmation of your booking and the balance of the holiday cost must be received by us not less than 3 calendar months prior to departure to validate the existence of contract between you and us. However, bookings made within 3 months of departure require full payment at the time of confirmation. 
  • JABARI trading terms apply. 

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    Jabari Safaris is a luxury safari company based in the United States with roots in Africa, offering a wide range of luxury holiday packages — from ready-made itineraries to fully customized experiences.

    Registered in the State of Maryland.

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