Welcome to wilderness magic. The endless views of the Lengishu plains of Northern Kenya are set along the ridge of a small escarpment. With views extending over towards Samburu, Shaba, and the sacred Ololokwe Mountain, is the Lekurruki community conservancy.

Dressed in their traditional attire, the tribe is ready to welcome you with their warm smiles. From 1-2 weeks, volunteers will be fully immersed in the pastoral life of the community. From herding goats and cows, getting groceries from the local market, attending special occasions to taking part in their local community sports. A visit to the cultural village offers a chance to immerse yourself in the colourful and active dancing and singing culture of the traditional Samburu herders. You will learn about their nomadic lifestyles that led to the Maasai culture being expressed in brightly coloured beadwork and wraps that could be worn rather than carried. Looking at the intricate pieces of jewellery is fascinating and of course, the ladies are always open to some bartering! The men are adorned with colourful decorations and show off their athletic prowess with sky-high jumping competitions. Why not try this yourself?  It is harder than it looks.

This huge wilderness area is home to many different pastoral tribes who live their life sharing the area with wildlife. Key wildlife species include elephants, giraffes, lions, Grevy’s zebras, common zebras, elands, lesser and greater kudus, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, buffaloes, warthogs among others, and a diversity of bird species. The area consists of the secluded Tassia lodge, Lekurruki Conservancy Headquarters, Lekurruki Dispensary, and Sieku Primary School/churches/ shops within Nadung’oru. 

You will witness wallowing hippos, crossing zebras, snacking hyenas, playful ellies and charming, local guides.  Key wildlife species include elephants, giraffes, lions, Grevy’s zebras, common zebras, elands, lesser and greater kudus, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, buffaloes, warthogs among others, and a diversity of bird species. 

You can easily watch the stars at night in your room. Cultural Village offers a chance to immerse yourself in the traditional Maasai herders' colourful and active dancing and singing culture. Spending time here is pure magic between community and conservation!

Guests will arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and spend a night in the city. You will depart for Tassia Lodge the following day after breakfast. It is a 5-hour journey to Lekurruki Wildlife Conservancy.

You can fly into the conservancy which takes about 1 hour. This comes at an additional cost.

Created out of rock and wood, the eight bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, offer stunning views with all modern comforts yet seem to blend seamlessly into the wilderness itself. The rooms can also be adapted for families, couples and single travellers. The side of the room facing the view is completely open, giving a clear view of the wilderness and wildlife below. The large open lounge, bar and dining area is perched above the infinity edge pool that overlooks the elephant watering hole

A Cultural Village offers a chance to immerse yourself in the colourful and active dancing and singing culture of the traditional Samburu herders.  Activities to enjoy are grilling goat with the community, attending a traditional wedding, going to the market for groceries, herding cows and goats, Arrow shooting competition, Dance and community sports. 

Key wildlife species include elephants, giraffes, lions, Grevy’s zebras, common zebras, elands, lesser and greater kudus, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, buffaloes, warthogs among others, and a diversity of bird species. 

The Big North is a bird-watcher heaven.  With well over 200 species in the area, you can spend days walking around the varied terrain searching for these beautiful animals.  With water hard to come by for most of the year, setting yourself up near a waterhole or along the river’s edge at our various camps will offer a wonderful opportunity to spot a huge variety of species.   

Walks with our rangers will also allow for the exploration of the wilder and drier areas for specialist arid land bird species.