Forty winks in the wild

Now this really is getting away from it all. Escape to the wilds of Kenya and discover a haven of relaxation and a sound night’s sleep with the Forty Winks in the Wilderness package at Sasaab Lodge (above). One of East Africa’s most dramatic and luxurious lodges, Sasaab is in the heart of the Samburu – one of the most untouched and unspoilt parts of Kenya, where even the local semi-nomadic, Samburu people are not keen on adopting a modern way of life, making it an ideal location to chill.

The nine luxurious rooms, each with a private plunge pool, are set on the banks above the meandering Ewaso Nyiro River where wildlife including elephants, wild dogs and giraffe enjoy the waters. The Forty Winks in the Wilderness package includes everything you need to relax. Highlights include five one-hour massages at Spasaab – the lodge’s Liz Earle spa, built into the cliff with views over the Ewaso Ngiro River; a candlelit Samburu bush dinner; camel rides within the Westgate Community Conservancy; game drives spotting “The Samburu Special Five” and guided bush walks.

The five-night, full-board package costs from $3,950 per person (around £2,500) based on two sharing. Price includes all the activities and return domestic flights to Samburu. Visit www.thesafaricollection.com