Samburu
UNPARALLELED PEACE AND COEXISTENCE
Of all the places I’ve journeyed, none compare to the wonder of Samburu.
The indigenous cultures, wild and unspoiled. The land stretches endlessly, filled with an abundance of peace. The baked soil beneath my feet, the smelting heat of the day, and the golden hour that bathed everything in warmth—it felt as though I had stepped into a timeless dream. I was renewed and amazed. The thick sound of songbirds awoke me each morning, while the soft trumpet of the elephants lulled me to sleep each night.
Tucked away in the mystical heart of northern Kenya, a hidden gem beckons—a realm where harmony, community, and untamed wildlife converge. Amidst rugged mountains and endless deserts, the echoes of ancient nomadic traditions linger, evoking a profound sense of timeless allure.
850,000
acre Namunyak Community
Namunyak Conservancy is home to the nomadic Samburu, Kenya’s second-largest elephant population, the largest herd of Reticulated Giraffes, and endangered wildlife like Grévy’s zebra, hyena, kudu, lion, and leopard.
In the heart of a dense forest adorned with acacia and juniper trees, Samburu emerges as one of Africa’s last remaining true wildernesses.
Guardian of the wild, protector of the land—where the sun sets, his spirit rises.
SARARA
rooted in wilderness and heritage
THE SARARA FOUNDATION
The Sarara Foundation is dedicated to preserving the 850,000-acre Namunyak Community Conservancy, home to both the wildlife and the Indigenous Samburu people.
Sarara plays a vital role in protecting Africa’s largest herd of Reticulated Giraffes, with over 480 individuals thriving under its care. In addition, the foundation uplifts over 200 Indigenous Samburu men and women through meaningful employment, enhancing livelihoods and fostering lasting change.
Sarara has also overseen the remarkable return of nearly 6,000 free-ranging elephants to the Namunyak Community Conservancy, restoring a vital part of the ecosystem and reinforcing the bond between wildlife and community.
Seventy percent of Africa’s wildlife lives outside of national parks and reserves. Most of this biodiversity is co-habited by wildlife and Indigenous Peoples. Protecting these areas is essential to addressing the climate crisis, as they serve as crucial carbon sinks.
The deepening cycle of poverty in Indigenous communities is driven by rapid urbanization, the erosion of indigenous identity, biodiversity loss, the irreversible extinction of species, critical watershed damage, and the accelerating effects of climate change.
RETETI
elephant sanctuary
In the heart of Samburu, where the red earth meets the open sky, there is a place of second chances. Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is more than a refuge—it is a promise. Here, orphaned elephants find healing in the gentle hands of keepers who become their family. Each bottle of milk, each whispered song, each step toward the wild is a testament to love, resilience, and the bond between people and nature. At Reteti, the lost are found, and hope is never forgotten.
By fostering an orphaned elephant calf, you contribute to the invaluable mission of Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, where these magnificent beings are nurtured, rehabilitated, and ultimately reintroduced into their natural habitat.
Where kindness meets the wild, healing begins—one touch, one song, one soul at a time.
