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	Borana Hidden away in a remote valley next to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Laikipia, Borana has wide views of the Borana plains. It is a family hosted luxury lodge with creative interior decor that has a very personal touch giving it a very homelike feel. The sitting room with its fire place, warm walls, comfortable seats and colourful cushions is very cosy and perfect for relaxing and chatting while having drinks after dinner. The horizon swimming pool which seems to spill into the valley below invites the guest to take a dip, relax and view the landscape. Accomodation is offered in eight imaginatively and individually designed rooms with terraces and ensuite bathtubs and showers. One of the rooms has its own private pool on the terrace from which guests can view game, watch and listen to the numerous birds as well as enjoy magnificent sunrises. Guests can do day and night game drives and bush walks, for example to Pride Rock which inspired the makers of the movie ""Lion King"". Borana is also particularly well suited as a base for guests who are interested in horse riding, which can range from half a day up to two weeks.

	Deloraine House Deloraine House is situated in the Rift Valley on a large property surrounded by beautiful gardens. It was built in 1920 by Lord Francis Scott, a prominent early settler, and is now the home of Tristan and Cindy Voorspuy. Accommodation is offered in four double ensuite rooms and two doubles in an adjacent cottage. The house is often used by guests on riding safaris which are led by Tristan and his team.

	El Karama Ranch El Karama Lodge is a rustic lodge situated on El Karama Ranch right on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Laikipia. The ranch are 14,000 acres of pristine wilderness situated 40km North West of Mount Kenya. El Karama is home to over 75 species of mammal, 350 species of birds and a stud herd of Sahiwal cattle. The permanent river provides an oasis for the many elephant, hippo, and crocodile that abound in this area. Whilst cattle rearing is the main activity on this ranch, wildlife conservation and preservation of the natural bush-land country is the greatest concern. El Karama Ranch has been the Grants' family home for nearly 40 years. The Ranch bandas provide charming accommodation in a stunning piece of wilderness. Various accommodation options including two newly built cottages with en-suite bathrooms which accommodate up to five people each and four double recently renovated bandas with detached bathrooms are available. Each accommodation option has attendants who help with cooking, cleaning, washing and guiding. Facilities include an attractive and spacious communal dinning area which overlooks the Acacia clad Ewaso Nyiro River and a fully equipped kitchen. Game walking, game driving and night drives are all possible here. Guests may explore the area on foot, by car or even by camel or horseback. One may also go river swimming or fishing.

	Il N'gwesi Situated at the edge of a hill, Il N'gwesi has spectacular views of the wilderness and the surrounding hills, magical sunrises and features a continuous song of the wild with the birds being the curtain raisers at the break of dawn. The local Maasai were initially involved in the construction and now own, run and host the lodge. It is a perfect get away for the adventurous guest who would like to bond with nature in a remote, wild and secluded setting away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Built entirely from local material and with traditional 'makuti' thatched roofs, Il N'gwesi has seven open walled cottages with adjoining open air showers, a large sitting area and a swimming pool with an ideal lunch venue. The sitting area and some of the rooms have views of the water hole where elephants, buffalos, impalas, zebras and waterbucks come for a drink or a dip. Two of the rooms have an extended terrace and guests can have their beds pulled out and sleep directly under the stars. Upon request your hosts can make dinner arrangements in a nearby Maasai village or organize for children to spend a day with Maasai children herding cows.

	Laragai House Built on the edge of the Mokogodo Escarpment which drops 900 m to the Northern Frontier District below, Laragai House is the private home of the Cecil family which is available for rent when they are not in residence. It has views of Lolokwe and Wamba Mountain to the north, and Mt. Kenya looms out of the clouds to the south. The house is lavishly built and decorated in a mixture of styles and textures reflecting the taste of its owners which especially to younger guests might apear a bit "heavy". Laragai House features a huge sitting room with a fireplace at each end, a spacious dining room with an open deck, as well as a heated swimming pool with views to the west over Borana ranch surrounded by stone alcoves which are ideal for siestas after long leisurely lunches served at the pool house. A game and TV room makes Laragai House a good option for families. Guests are accomodated in six spacious rooms decorated in a luxurious up-country style with ensuite bathrooms of which two have an open fireplace.

	Loisaba Loisaba is located within a private wildlife conservancy and working cattle ranch north of Mt. Kenya in Laikipia. Constructed from stone, local timber and thatch and set overlooking a waterhole visited by a stream of wildlife, Loisaba offers an active wilderness experience in a private and tranquil setting. The lodge has a large swimming pool, spa, tennis court and croquet lawn and guests can go horse riding, biking and quad biking. Its seven rooms each have an ensuite bathroom and windows that open onto a private deck with a wide view of the Laikipia plains. A particularly imaginative attraction is a stay at the Kiboko Star Beds overlooking a waterhole or the Koija Star Beds which overlook the Ewaso Nyiro River. Each Star Bed is designed in a raised wooden platform that is partially covered with a thatched roof. A self-contained private luxury house with two bedrooms and a cliff-top swimming pool as well as a private exclusive cottage with a river view from the bathroom and a lovely garden view from the main sitting area are other alternatives for Accommodation at Loisaba.

	Lolldaiga Farm House Lolldaiga Farm is situated in the Lolldaiga Hills, 30 km to the northwest of Mount Kenya. Within the 49,000 acre ranch, vegetation ranges from dry savannah to open woodlands and high altitude forests. The working cattle ranch demonstrates a successfull model for coexistence between people, livestock husbandry and wildlife. The farm house is a traditional cedar log building constructed in the 1940�s. It has a large sitting and dining room warmed by a red-brick fireplace, and two double en-suite rooms. The house, nestled into a quiet valley, is sheltered from the prevailing north-easterly winds by cedar and olive trees. The garden, teaming with birds attracted by jasmine and citrus blossoms has sweeping views of Mount Kenya. The farm also has a well maintained tennis court. Game drives enable guests to spot the wildlife, including wild dog, leopard, cheetah and lion. The Lolldaiga Hills, with the highest peak in Laikipia, and its ridges and valleys provide challenging and scenic walks. While on guided walks, discover 300 identified species of birds. Guests can also visit various archaeological sites including two stone-age rock shelters, rock art and ancient pottery. Furthermore, guests can participate in farm activities. You can also enjoy camel & horse rides, mountain biking and ox-cart trips � used in the early days to transport wool, and today for delivering firewood and milk.

	Makena's Hills A stunning lodge for a maximum of twelve people, set on the edge of the Great Rift Valley where scenes in the film “I dreamed of Africa” where filmed. The area known locally as Kurmakini, is situated at an altitude of 2200 meters on Ol Ari Nyiro, a 100,000 acre private wildlife reserve and Black Rhino sanctuary. Accommodation is in six elegant panoramic bedrooms in luxury tents each with exotic décor and a massage bed.

	Mukima Farm Mukima Farm is situated outside Nanyuki, on the Timau road. It is a 10-minute drive from Nanyuki Club and the Nanyuki Airstrip. It is an excellent old cedar wood farmhouse is situated in the rolling green lawns, swimming pool, and salt lick built. The house comprises of a Lounge, study room, games room, TV room, dinning room, French window that overlooks the dam and the mountains beyond. It has 6 bedrooms and is configured as 3 doubles and 3 twins with en suite bathroom. The house has a full staff team of hosts, chefs and stewards who will take care of you.

	Mukutan Retreat Facing the Great Rift Valley on Ol Ari Nyiro Ranch in Laikipia is the magical Mukutan Retreat, home to Kuki Gallmann, author of "I Dream Of Africa" and the movie by the same name. The lodge is built in an elegant and traditional style out of native materials – stones, old twisted trunks of olive and planks of cedar, with steep roofs of papyrus. Mukutan is composed of a spacious common area and three cottages, which accommodate a maximum of six people. All rooms have double fireplaces, an open veranda with spectacular views of the Mukutan Gorge.

	Mutamaiyu-Mugie (Mugie Camp) Mutamaiyu House is on Mugie Ranch, a huge working ranch that rolls out across the Laikipia plains on the edge of the Great Rift Valley. These rugged plains and lush woodlands are home to a wide array of game including the 'Big Five'. Owned by Nicky and Gaby Hahn, Mutamaiyu is a magnificent house built on on a grove of ancient, twisting olive trees. The main house has a dining room, sitting room and veranda and a collection of books, art and music for guests to enjoy. Mutamaiyu also features a heated swimming pool where a buffet lunch is often served and which has such an incredible view of the surrounding plains. Accommodation is offered in four private well appointed cottages to with ensuite bathrooms in a peaceful setting.

	Nanyuki River Camel Camp Only 4 kilometres away from Nanyuki town, the Nanyuki River Camel Camp is situated at the banks of the Nanyuki river at the eastern foot of Mount Kenya. Just beneath a canopy of Cedar and Podo trees accommodation is offered in 8 traditional Somali huts woven from palm leaves attached to wooden frames, an insight into Somali traditional life. Camel rides and nature walks are some of the activities at the camp.

	Ol Gaboli Community Lodge Ol Gaboli which in the Masai language means �Fig Tree� is located under the enormous spreading branches of the largest and oldest fig tree in the area on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. The local Masai community has set aside prime grazing land totalling 5000 acres as a conservation area that includes the Ol Gaboli lodge. The rooms are built with local stone and a traditional thatch roof made from reeds. All rooms look out onto the Ewaso Nyiro River and have an en-suite bathroom, verandah and capacities from 2 to 8 people depending on sleeping arrangements. Hot water and light is provided by solar power. There is an expansive combined lounge and dining room looking out onto the grassy riverbank and the towering Fig tree. Possible activities include bush walks, fly camping, rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, rockclimbing, abseiling, camel safaris and guests have the oppportunity to interact with community and get insights into community projects and traditional hunting methods.

	Ol Lentile Ol Lentile is located in Laikipia, on a 14,500 acre private conservancy, 75km north of Mt Kenya. It consists of four luxury private houses, each house fully staffed and serviced by a butler. The experienced chef prepares exceptional food. Other amenities include swimming pool, spa with luxury treatments, library, viewing deck with GPS telescope. Guests can enjoy day and night game drives and bush walks, horse and camel riding - both short rides and longer treks with fly camping, mountain biking, rock climbing or even jogging. Furthermore, guests can participate in the conservation program and work with the community projects. "

	Ol Malo Ol Malo is a bush home situated in the northern edge of the Laikipia plateau in an ancient and untamed land where life is still orchestrated by the rhythm of nature. Created and built with natural rock, ancient wood and thatch, the lodge is nestled into a rugged escarpment looking out across Kenya's Northern Frontier District. Here, guests can watch spectacular sunrises and admire the snow-capped peaks of Mt Kenya. It features a sitting room with a fireplace, a dining room with wide open windows as well as a private swimming pool that spills over the cliff edge and offers breathtaking views. Accommodation is offered in four cottages which are spread along the cliff edge and two luxurious canvas tents with ensuite bathrooms. Each cottage, individual in style and layout, offers privacy and comfort and has king size beds, luxurious ensuite bathrooms and private verandas.

	Sabuk Sabuk Lodge is set high on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River with a spectacular view of the river below and the Laikipia Plateau in the distance. The lodge, home to and hosted by professional safari guide Verity Williams, is created out of the local landscape and built with twisted wood, stone boulders and thatch. This hilly area with dense acacia bush has incredible scenery and also hosts a variety of game and bird life. The spacious mess building includes a dining room, lounge, library with a dramatic deck overlooking the river. Guests are accomodated in five individually designed cottages with ensuite bathrooms and private verandas facing out over the river gorge below. One cottage features a stunning open air sofa with a breathtaking view that at night can be converted into a bed with only a moskito net between you and the miriad of stars."

	Sandai Homestay and Cottages Sandai Homestay and Cottages is located close to Aberdares National Park neighbouring Solio Game Reserve and faces Mt. Kenya with its snow capped peaks. Despite its altitude of 2000m above sea level, the climate is mild and dry. The homestead consists of a farmhouse and two guest houses with four rooms, each with shower/bath tap and toilet. There are two more guestrooms in the main house sharing a shower and toilet. The kitchen and dining room is in the farmhouse while the living room is equipped with an open fireplace. Guests usually share the delicious food with the small family of Petra Allmendinger, the farm owner. Enjoy game drives in the neighbouring Solio game reserve, bush walks and exciting horse riding excursions that can also include a visit to the local Mau Mau caves where the Kenyan freedom fighters used to hide. Petra can also take you on a sight seeing flights in a light aeroplane.

	Sangare Lakeside Tented Camp Sangare Lakeside Tented Camp is located on Sangare Ranch, a 6,500 acre property at an altitude of 2000 meter in the foothills of the Aberdares National Park neighbouring Solio Game Reserve and with spectacular views across the valley to Mount Kenya. Guests are accommodated in six en-suite permanent tented rooms overlooking a small lake encircled by tall yellow fever acacia trees where elephant and buffalo are regular visitors. A separate cottage contains a sitting room and kitchen with a verandah overlooking the lake shore. Leopard, hyena, Colobus and Sykes monkeys, and all the common plains game species, such as zebra, gazelle, giraffe, eland and buffalo are present in good number. While at Sangare, guests can choose to take part in game drives on Sangare Ranch, bird watching, nature walks, horse riding, trout fishing or go on excursions to the Aberdares National Park and Solio Game Reserve.

	Sosian Ranch Website --> Sosian Ranch House is set on Sosian Ranch, a huge working cattle ranch located in the vast Laikipia plateau, with views over wide open plains, to snow capped peaks of Mt. Kenya. The newly renovated ranch house originally built in the 1940's has a chic feel combined with historic grace. Eight kilometeres of the Ewaso Narok River run through the ranch with rocky gorges, two beautiful waterfalls and hippo pools. The house features a spacious sitting and dining area room which opens out on to extensive verandas and overlooks the garden as well as offers views of of the wide Ewaso Narok River basin. There is also a secluded swimming pool. Accommodation is offered in seven double cottages that surround the house which can accommodate up to fourteen people.

	Sweetwaters Tented Camp Sweetwaters Tented Camp is located in typical savannah grasslands with 'Whistling Thorn' and other acacia trees overlooking a waterhole and salt-lick and bordering the Ewaso Nyiro River. Built in the 1970’s, the Camp’s main building contains the dining room, bar and reception and was originally the residence of the ranch manager of this private reserve. Guests are accomodated in 40 tents, some of which are on ground level while others are raised on wooden platforms. They are covered with thatch and have views of the waterhole from their own verandahs.

	Tassia Tassia Lodge is situated on a rocky cliff, neighboring Il N'gwesi Group Ranch and Borana. All rooms are carved out of the rock, inspired in design by the traditional Masai 'manyatta', and have open walls and a very natural feel. The tower and lounge offer magnificent views of the plains and hills stretching for miles from different levels and are thus ideal for game viewing. Accommodation is offered in five double bedrooms, one twin room, all ensuite, and a bunkhouse for children with an ensuite shower room. Tassia is self-catering and hosted by a team of local Maasai. Cultural visits can be offered to a Masai village where guests can also have dinner.

	Tharua Ranch Tharua Ranch is in Laikipia bordering Ol Pejeta and Solio conservancies where horse riding is in plenty. Accommodation is offered in 4 en suite bedrooms which sleep 6 people with house staff. Meals are taken on the beautiful lawn or in the roundhouse, an open sided traditionally built thatched room, purpose built for guests to enjoy the beauty of the garden and the spectacular views of Mt Kenya. Your hosts Martin and Tiddy will personally take care throughout your stay and make you feel at home. Tharua is particularly attractive for keen and able horse riders. Tiddy will be happy to take you on a day or even three-day horse riding safari into Ol Pejeta Conservancy. During these safaris you will be staying in a mobile tented camp at night. Tents are large enough for two campbeds with comfortable mattresses and a washstand. A traditional bucket safari shower and a short drop toilet are located in separate tents.After exploring the beautiful savanna and woodlands by day, enjoy a wonderful sundowner and a drink by the campfire at night in the wilderness.

	Lewa House Lewa House is a beautiful residence situated within the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy on the top of a hill with fantastic sunrise and sunset views. It features a main building with a lounge and dining area leading to a verandah with rustic and comfortable seats where one can relax, read or just savour the scenic beauty of the plains stretching for miles across Northern Kenya and towards Mt. Kenya. The verandah is also adjacent to a lovely pool which further enhances the relaxed ambience at Lewa House. Guests are accomodated in three cottages which each have a private veranda from where they can enjoy the starlit skies in the evening. All the cottages have ensuite bathrooms, apart from the family cottage, which has a shared bathroom.

	Lewa Safari Camp Lewa Safari Camp is a small upmarket camp within the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, in northern Kenya. Sited on the old Rhino Sanctuary with a view of Mt. Kenya, the camp is surrounded by lush green lawns and has wide open views of the plains which are home to an array of wild animals including endangered ones such as the acquatic sitatunga and Grevy's zebras. Guests are accomodated in twelve small but comfortable tents with ensuite bathrooms and given an insight into conservation and wildlife management by a team of dedicated and well trained guides, staff and rangers.

	Lewa Wilderness Wilderness Trails is the home of Will and Emma Craig. The main house features a cosy sitting room where guests can relax and chat by the fire while enjoying drinks and an open-air dining room. A comfortable lounge looks into a beautiful garden with a lush green grass carpet leading to the pool with a view. Sipping a drink on the open deck or in the swinging bed by the horizon pool is pure bliss and will make you not want to leave. Six of the nine cottages have terraces with views of a hill and a small valley where giraffes, elephants and impalas among others graze and wander about during the day. They are spacious and each have fireplaces, bars and ensuite showers. At Wilderness Trails guests can have the unforgettable experience of coming very close to giraffes and zebras on horse back and trailing elusive animals on foot such as wide and black rhino with the knowledgable and experienced Guide Karamashu. On a night game drives it is possible to catch sight of a big cat stalking its prey or just after a kill.