LAIKIPIA PLATEAU
Enjoy one of Kenya’s top wildlife destinations combined with the spectacular landscape of the Great Rift Valley and towering Mount Kenya.
Once home to large ranches, the focus on the Laikipia plateau has now shifted to conservation which is important in generating an income for the local tribes.
Experience huge herds of elephants, cape buffalo and impala as well as several big cats. This is home to over half of Kenya’s black rhino population as well as other endangered species such as the reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra.
All of the lodges here are on private land and are some of the best in Kenya. Enjoy a classic safari experience with luxury conservation in an authentic and responsible destination.
WHERE TO STAY
Our favourite luxury hotels
The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille
The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille is regarded as one of Kenya’s most exclusive safari lodges offering total privacy and total seclusion. Opened in 2007 as Laikipia’s first lodge with private villas the lodge is a pioneering example of sustainable tourism, community partnership and world class architecture. The lodge can only accommodate up to 14 adults across the stunning four villas (plus six children) so exclusivity doesn’t get any better than this. Each villa is fully staffed and serviced with a butler, valet, guide (and private safari vehicle) and night Askari. Perfect.
Arijiju
Described by Peter Browne as possibly the most beautiful house in Africa, Arijiju’s stunning design has become a favourite among the most discerning of travellers. Built to all but disappear in to the famous Lewa-Borana Conservancy in Kenya, Arijiju is a deeply private hideaway, available on an exclusive-use basis only, for groups of up to 10 adults and 4 children. At Arijiju the wildlife, sunrise, sunsets and views of the mighty Mount Kenya come to you, while you bathe in an equatorial light show and dine under the dappled shade of the olive grove. Arijiju is just perfect.
Segera Retreat
Segera Retreat lies on the grasslands of the Laikipia Plateau. Six beautiful villas, created from timber and thatch, are raised above a profusion of botanical life, with spectacular views onto Mount Kenya. Each villa is unique, providing complete privacy and exclusivity. The gracious Segera House and Villa Segera boast even greater privacy and luxury. The main area comprises the Paddock House, Wine Tower and renovated stables, complete with bar and dining room filled with art. The essence of Segera is as a retreat to relax and indulge either before or after you go on your safari.
Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs
Located within Loisaba Conservancy, Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs offers an ultra-private experience with 8 individual, spacious tented rooms with impressive views that reach across the magical landscape stretching out to Mt Kenya. Service is paramount, with each room assigned a Guest Ambassador to serve and cater to guests’ every need, as well as a dedicated safari vehicle and guide who will accompany your. Loisaba sits on a vital Elephant Corridor connecting the famous Laikipia Plateau and plays a key role in supporting one of Kenya’s largest and most stable lion populations.
Ol Jogi
Located in Laikipia in northern Kenya, Ol Jogi is a fabulous retreat on a 58,000-acre private ranch and wildlife sanctuary. The private home of the Wildenstein family, the exclusive-use lodge is a wonderfully opulent destination set in a sanctuary with a plethora of conservation projects and great diversity of wildlife. The seven cottages are beautifully decorated, the food is sumptuous and the view is absolutely spectacular over the Ol Jogi Conservancy. With a range of fascinating activities, Ol Jogi achieves excellence on every level and is a fabulous place to stay.
Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp
Perched on the edge of an escarpment, Loisaba Tented Camp is designed to capitalize on views across Laikipia’s mottled landscape all the way to Mt Kenya. Rooms and main areas enjoy a breathtaking vantage point over an expansive panorama. Spacious and airy tents are custom-built with large floor-to-ceiling doors and windows, high ceilings and polished wood floors. The tent suites are adorned in chic Africana furniture with a modern European twist. There’s a large dining area, lounge and bar, a large wooden decking area for outside dining, and one of Africa’s best infinity pools.