Loisaba Lodge Location:- Located in Northern Kenya, a 150 square kilometre private wildlife conservancy and working cattle ranch situated on the edge of the Laikipia Plateau, 70 kilometres north of Mount Kenya. The Laikipia Plateau borders the 80,000 square kilometre Northern Frontier District.
Loisaba Lodge at a glance:-- Accommodation - Capacity - 14
- 7 stone, local timber and thatch en-suite rooms
- Walking – guided by Samburu/Laikipiak Masai warriors
- Horseback Riding
- Camel Riding – guided by Laikipiak Masai handlers
- Mountain bike Riding
- Day and night game drives in customised open-top Land Rovers
- Bush breakfasts, lunches, dinners and ‘sundowners’
- Helicopter excursions
- River rafting on Ewaso N’giro River (seasonal)
- Visits to local tribal ‘enk’angs’ (villages)
- ‘Boma’ Rounds – accompany Tom Silvester on evening wilderness patrol
- Fishing
- Bird watching
- Tennis, Swimming, Bocce Ball and Croquet
- Health Spa
Accommodation:- Constructed from stone, local timber and thatch, the lodge is perched high on the edge of the plateau looking south towards Mount Kenya. Each room has large French windows that open onto a private deck cantilevered off the escarpment. The views are legendary, and a water hole a few hundred feet below draws continuous wildlife.The furniture in the lodge is handmade at Loisaba. The lodge has a swimming pool, tennis court, bocce court and croquet lawn. The spa offers massage, a few beauty treatments and a romantic open-air bubble bath, all with a tranquil view of the unspoilt Karissia Hills.
Rooms:- 7 rooms: 4 doubles and 3 twins. One room has a separate sitting room that can double as a further bedroom for a family group. Each room has an en-suite bathroom and 24hr 240 volt power.
The Star Beds – Kiboko & Koija
The two sets of Star Beds are unique to Loisaba. The first and original set is located among a kopje of rocks in one of the eastern valleys overlooking the ‘Kiboko’ waterhole. The second and newer set is located about 8 kilometres further south on the banks of the Ewaso N’giro River.
These are cantilevered over the flowing river below and are reached by suspension bridge from the opposite bank. These are named ‘Koija’ Star Beds and are part of an exciting new joint venture project that Loisaba has undertaken in partnership with the Laikipiak Maasai people from the Koija community.
Each Star Bed dramatically designed, handcrafted wooden raised platform, and partially covered with a thatched roof. Homemade ‘Mukokoteni’ (uniquely designed bed on wheels’), can either be wheeled onto the open deck area for a night under the stars, or left under the shelter of a thatched roof.
All the beds have complete ‘four- poster’ insect netting. The Star Beds are normally reached by one of many options; on foot, horse, camel or vehicle and with two sets now in place create a unique opportunity to travel between them both and the lodge as part of a Star Bed Expedition. Guests are guided and hosted by a team of traditional Samburu and Laikipiak Maasai warriors. Food is prepared in traditional camp kitchen.
Both the Kiboko and Koija Star Beds comprise of, 2 double sleeping platforms and one twin or family platform. Each double platform is designed for 1 or 2 people in 1 large double bed. The twin or family platform accommodates up to 4 people (sharing bathroom facilities.)in 2 large double beds Each platform is en-suite and has a large camp-style shower. The platforms are sited to ensure complete privacy.
Loisaba Cottage:- A truly exclusive, self-contained private cottage built on the edge of the escarpment entirely from local stone and thatch. 
The location and architecture of the cottage are breathtaking, as are the furnishings, most of which have been designed and made at Loisaba.
The cottage has its own staff, game-drive vehicle and a private, cliff-top swimming pool. The ultimate hideaway.
2 Bedrooms, 1 double and 1 twin (convertible to double) both with en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower.
An extra single bed for children can be provided in either bedroom on request
Activities:- Guests at Loisaba have access to the 6-passenger Eurocopter helicopter based at Loisaba on a private charter basis. Loisaba is the ideal destination for both the active traveller who seeks real adventure coupled with some physical activity and those who wish to experience wild Africa without a hint of roughing it.
Spa:- Together with our masseuse we have blended qualified knowledge with local traditions to provide a unique range of complementary treatments. As well as full body massages and delicious wraps in mineral-rich Dead Sea mud, the spa also offers facials, manicures and pedicures.
Wildlife:- The wilderness is a haven for more than 260 species of birds and 50 species of wildlife. Alongside all the more usual types, elephant, buffalo, grevy zebra and greater kudu abound; the area is also rapidly gaining a reputation for exceptional big cat sightings. Even wild dog, thought for many years to be extinct in the region are now appeared to be re-colonising Laikipia and are closely monitored in this area.
Access:- Loisaba is a remote destination accessible as follows:
By Air: Scheduled Air Kenya service from Wilson airport, Nairobi to Nanyuki departing daily at 09h15 arriving 09h55 (return departing Nanyuki daily at 11.00am arriving Nairobi at 12 noon). Thereafter a 25-minute private charter from Nanyuki to Loisaba’s all weather strip. Alternatively, a 60-minute private air charter direct to Loisaba from Nairobi.
By Road: A spectacular 2˝ hour drive from Nanyuki on the slopes of Mount Kenya (3 hour drive from Nairobi to Nanyuki by tarmac road) or a 3 hour drive from Nakuru in the Rift Valley to Loisaba.
Child Policy:- Children are welcome.
