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Sarova Shaba Lodge, Kenya Safari
Sarova Shaba Lodge is a deluxe African accommodation set in "Born Free" country, where the glories of nature are concentrated in this semi-desert oasis of Shaba National Reserve. Spring water flows throughout the lodge to form beautiful water cascades and sparkle into the Uaaso Nyiro River, the habitat for crocodiles. Unique to this area are reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk, beisa Oryx and the Somali ostrich.
The lodge basks in a legacy bequeathed by Joy Adamson of the 'Born Free' fame. She was wife of a prominent conservationist, George Adamson, who was a senior game warden of the area. Joy raised her adopted animals next door to the current Sarova Shaba Lodge's site. She first came to Kenya in 1910 with her first husband whom she latter divorced.
In 1956, George, in his capacity as the game warden was compelled to kill a man-eating lioness, which had three newly born cubs. So orphaned before they could imprint on any animate object, they were taken in by Joy Adamson who became their foster mother. She named them 'Lustica', 'Big One', and 'Elsa'. She later found that she could not handle three fast growing lionesses, therefore she reluctantly sent the cubs to Blydrop, Rotterdam when they were five months old.
Located in the semi-desert Shaba Game Reserve in the Central Kenya the Sarova Shaba Lodge offers the guests a chance to see the bounty of unique wildlife made famous by the film "Born Free". In March 1998, the lodge played host to the cast and crew of the " Born Free", true-life story of George and Joy Adamson and starred both Kenyan actors and International film stars. The majority of the filming took place in the game reserve but some of the scenes were actually shot in the lodge.
Tell Me More About Sarova Shaba Lodge Located In Shaba Game Reserve as an Africa Safari & Kenya Holiday Accommodation
Kenya Safari Accommodations & More At Sarova Shaba, Kenya
- There are 80 luxury thatch-roofed chalet style rooms all tastefully furnished with local materials of Mazera Stone and timber, off cut walls, facing the river, with bathrooms en suite, 4 junior suites and 1 honeymoon suite. All bathrooms are attached with running hot water and electricity.
- Surpelei Restaurant overlooking the Uaaso Nyiro River, serves local delicacies and international cuisine.
- Spend your day relaxing by the beautiful free-form swimming pool.
- Traditional Samburu tribe dancers offer an exotic spectacle in the evening sampling one of Africa's diverse cultures.
- Excellent conference and presentation facilities surrounded by fishponds cater for up to 100 delegates.
- There is an excellent viewing deck at the lodge for watching crocodile feeding.
- Other services include: baby sitting, laundry and safety boxes.
- The are 2 bars; The Lounge Bar is open from 11.00 am 11.00 pm. and Poolside Bar is open from 7.00 am. 6.30 pm.
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