Description
Loisaba is perched high on the edge of a plateau and offers the ultimate in secluded luxury. Each of the nine rooms are beautifully furnished with handmade beds and one can enjoy the spectacular scenery from one’s own private deck.
For the ultimate night sky experience, why not stay in one of Loisaba’s unique star beds situated in the heart of the bush overlooking a moonlit waterhole? After a morning’s activities, which range from game drives, river rafting, guided walks, horse riding, camel riding, mountain biking and even helicopter adventures, you can retreat to the Loisaba Spa overlooking to relax and unwind. Loisaba is home to a wealth of wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards and rare species of gerenuk, grevy’s zebras and reticulated giraffes. There is a working cattle farm on the ranch and the staff work in tandem with the local community to maintain the equilibrium crucial to the survival of this spectacular country.
Loisaba Cottage is a separate, truly exclusive, self-contained, serviced, private cottage with three double ensuite bedrooms. Loisaba House is also separate with two double ensuite bedrooms. Both the House and the Cottage have their own game drive vehicle and guide who offer guests total flexibility and privacy. Guests also have access to the main lodge’s facilities, including the spa, swimming pool and tennis court. Additional activities include horse riding, bush walking, game driving, and camel trekking.
Accommodation
9 Rooms with ensuite bathrooms at the lodge, 4 bedrooms at Loisaba Cottage, 3 bedrooms at Kiboko and Kijia starbeds and 2 bedrooms at Loisaba House.
Childcare
Whilst there are no specific child care facilities, children are most welcome and babysitting can be arranged.
Facilities
Loisaba has a stunning cliff top swimming pool there is a tennis court, bocce court and a croquet lawn. The spa offers massage and beauty treatments and a romantic open-air bubble bath overlooking the unspoilt Karissia Hills.
Activities
From Loisaba you can go with experienced guides on game drives or walks and you can enjoy delicious bush meals. Additional activities to be enjoyed include: horse riding, fishing, river canoeing, cultural visits, mountain biking, guided camel walks and spa beds. Quad biking can also be arranged.
Services
The house has its own staff, game-drive vehicle and a private, cliff-top swimming pool.
When to travel
The main tourist season is in January and February, when the weather is hottest and driest. At this time, the animals in the wildlife parks tend to congregate more around the watercourses, making them easier to spot.
Northern and eastern Kenya temperatures vary from highs of up to 40°C during the day to less than 20°C at night. Rainfall in this area is sparse and, when it does occur, is often in the form of violent storms. July is usually the driest month, and November the wettest.
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Location and directions
Laikipia, Kenya
Loisaba is located in a 61,000 acre private game sanctuary, so guests have the whole sanctuary to themselves! To the north lie the grassy plains of the Laikipia Plateau; to the south, the plateau breaks into valleys, cliffs and escarpments that frame stunning views up to the snows of Mount Kenya. At their base lies a different riveting ecosystem on the banks of two major rivers, the Ewaso N'giro and the Ng’re Narok.
How to get there
8.5 hour international flight to Nairobi. Loisaba Airstrip (Colcheccio) is a 15 minute drive from the lodge. There are twice daily scheduled Safarilink flight or private charters from Nairobi Wilson Airport. Scenic road transfers can be arranged.
