Sarara Treehouses

Perched along the forested slopes of the Matthews Range in northern Kenya, Sarara Treehouses offers one of the most distinctive safari stays in Africa.

Set within Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, the treehouses overlook vast valleys where elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife move through the wilderness below. Built into the hillside using natural materials and Samburu craftsmanship, the structures blend seamlessly into the surrounding forest while offering dramatic views across the landscape.

Unlike traditional safari camps on open plains, Sarara Treehouses creates a feeling of living within the mountains themselves, surrounded by forest, wildlife, and the rhythms of the Samburu lands.

The Experience

Sarara Treehouses is designed for travellers seeking privacy and immersion in the wilderness.

The elevated structures sit among ancient trees along the hillside, each offering sweeping views across the valleys of Namunyak Conservancy. Open-air design, natural wood, and hand-crafted details reflect the traditions of the Samburu community.

Because of its location within the remote Matthews Range, the experience here feels remarkably secluded. Wildlife frequently passes through the valleys below while the forests around the treehouses remain alive with birds and smaller animals.

Wildlife and Landscape

The Matthews Range supports a diverse ecosystem quite different from the open savannahs of southern Kenya.

Wildlife in the region includes:

• Elephant herds moving through the valleys
• Leopard in the forested hills
• Lion across the surrounding plains
• Reticulated giraffe
• Greater kudu and other northern Kenya species

The surrounding forests and mountain springs create habitats rarely found elsewhere in Kenya.

Safari Activities

Guests staying at Sarara Treehouses can explore the conservancy through a variety of experiences.

These may include:

• Guided game drives across Namunyak Conservancy
• Camel safaris with Samburu guides
• Walking safaris through the Matthews Range
• Visits to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
• Cultural encounters with Samburu communities
• Visits to the Singing Wells

These activities provide an immersive understanding of the landscape and the people who have lived here for generations.

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Spend an evening on the deck watching elephants gather at the waterhole below.

As the sun sets across the Matthews Range, wildlife often moves through the valley beneath the treehouses, creating one of the most memorable viewing experiences in northern Kenya.

Oloi Shorua Recommendation

Sarara Treehouses works beautifully for travellers who want a more private and immersive alternative to a traditional safari camp. The combination of dramatic mountain scenery, Samburu culture, and wildlife encounters makes it one of the most unique safari stays in Kenya.

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