Sarara Wilderness

Spend time with Samburu women and learn about one of the region’s most recognisable artistic traditions. During a guided beading session, you’ll discover how colours, patterns and designs are used to communicate age, status, family connections and important life events within Samburu culture. Sitting alongside experienced artisans, you’ll observe their techniques, ask questions and create your own beaded item to take home.

The experience is as much about conversation as it is about craft, offering an opportunity to hear personal stories and learn about daily life in the community. It’s an engaging cultural activity that combines creativity, tradition and meaningful interaction with local people.

Meet a master Samburu blacksmith and learn about a craft that has been passed from one generation to the next for decades. During this experience, you’ll watch traditional techniques used to shape metal into spearheads, ornaments and jewellery using simple tools and a charcoal fire. As Augustine works, he shares stories about his training, the role of blacksmithing within Samburu culture and how these skills continue to be practised today.

You’ll observe every stage of the process and, if you wish, commission a custom-made piece to take home. It’s a fascinating opportunity to spend time with a skilled artisan and learn directly from his experience.

Climb Millennium Hill on a guided hike through the landscapes surrounding Sarara Wilderness and gain a different perspective of Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy. Setting out in the cooler hours of the day, you’ll follow natural trails across rocky terrain while learning about the area’s wildlife, vegetation and Samburu heritage from your guide. The route offers opportunities to spot birds, antelope and other animals that inhabit the conservancy.

Reaching the summit is a rewarding part of the experience, with uninterrupted views across the hills, valleys and open country of northern Kenya. Whether you're an experienced walker or simply enjoy exploring on foot, this hike makes for a memorable outing.