Sanctuary Tambarare

Sanctuary Tambarare is an ultra-exclusive luxury safari camp in Kenya’s award-winning Ol Pejeta Conservancy, with just 10 opulent tented suites and a Private Villa set across 90,000 acres of pristine African plains. Nestled among fever trees in the shadow of Mount Kenya, the camp’s low-impact design honours nature without compromising on indulgent detail. Eco-conscious touches include a chefs’ tended vertical garden, 100% solar power, and the opportunity for guests to join a tree-planting ceremony to help preserve this remarkable wilderness for future generations.

Perched in a rolling valley on the renowned Laikipia Plateau, Tambarare overlooks a natural wildlife corridor where buffaloes, zebras, rhinos, elands and other species gather in extraordinary numbers. From the comfort of the main lounge or the circular Boma Bar, guests can savour sundowners, dinners and stories against widescreen savannah vistas. With only a handful of guests at any time, the experience is deeply intimate, elevated by warm, attentive staff who create a relaxed, family-like atmosphere. The lounge invites relaxation with plush armchairs and sofas in richly patterned fabrics, sculptural wooden furniture and an on-site Bush Boutique showcasing African-crafted treasures.

The camp’s design makes a bold yet harmonious statement: deep reds, purples and cobalt blues in exuberant textiles and striking portraits of Samburu women pop against the sweeping grasslands, while natural textures—sun-bleached wood, woven wicker lampshades—ground the aesthetic in its surroundings. Individually decorated tented suites feature polished teak floors, locally sourced artefacts and a boutique-meets-bush style that reimagines Golden Age grandeur with a contemporary sensibility. The result is a peaceful, design-led haven that reflects the soul of the landscape—delivered with first-class service and a generous measure of luxury.