There really is something for everyone at Ol Lentille. Whether you crave relaxation, nature and wildlife, adventure, or to meet and help the local communities, you can guarantee you won’t get bored during your stay.

Relaxation

There is no better place to relax than in one of the exclusive houses at the Sanctuary. Sunbathe in your own outdoor decking space and enjoy the spectacular views for miles across the conservancy alongside our private plunge pool. Your valet is dedicated to keeping your house clean and tidy and will be able to unpack for you, wash laundry, iron your clothes and clean your shoes if you so desire. Lounge and enjoy the finest dining wherever you are; your butler will bring your food and drinks to you.

Our houses are decorated with lavish furnishings, traditional art and antiques, or, if you are staying in The Chief’s House, bathe in candlelight under the stars in our outdoor bath. For relaxed entertainment play a game of boules or croquet or enjoy treatments in our on-site spa; our on-site nanny can enable you to enjoy some alone time.

To meet other guests in a different environment make a visit to The Library, our ‘club room’. Here you can read, write, have a drink from the bar and use the state-of-the-art GPS telescope.

Nature and wildlife

Laikipia, Kenya is world-renowned for its pristine wilderness, which is home to a wealth of wildlife and flora. Ol Lentille is situated deep within a private conservation area with acres of grassy hills, valleys and wooded areas.

The conservancy is home to the endangered African wild dog, zebra, leopard, hyena and klipspringer, and your guide, a local Maasai, will be able to arrange trips within the conservancy or further afield, sharing his unique knowledge of the area with you.

Try a day or night game drive, horse or camel trek for 1 to 5 nights, trout fishing on Mt Kenya, visit other parks and reserves or get close to nature with a fly camping trip or a bush skills course. And perhaps best of all, by staying at Ol Lentille you will be contributing to protecting the environment of this beautiful region for years to come.

Adventure

Ol Lentille also caters to the adrenaline junkie. Your personal guide will be able to plan trips mountain biking, abseiling, rock climbing, bird shooting, kayaking or river rafting. For something truly special we can even arrange helicopter trips. You might enjoy camping under the stars in the conservancy; nothing is too much trouble for our dedicated team of staff.

Simply tell our staff what you want from your holiday at Ol Lentille and let us plan some truly memorable experiences for you.

Communities

Your guide, a local Maasai, has an unrivalled knowledge of the areas surrounding the houses at Ol Lentille, which he is more than happy to share with you. The Laikipiak Maasai are responsible for looking after the Kijabe Group Ranch, where Ol Lentille is situated. Around a hundred Kijabe residents helped with the construction of the Sanctuary at Ol Lentille, and which is owned by them, so your holiday really couldn’t be any more cultural or community-based.

Take a guided visit to a local school or the Manyatta craft village and learn about Maasai traditional cooking techniques, house building, animal husbandry, musical instrument construction, games and beadwork.

Your stay at the Sanctuary really depends on you. We understand that everybody wants something different which is why we offer such a diverse range of activities to guests. Whatever you are hoping to get out of your time with us we can guarantee an unforgettable experience tailored to your needs.

A safari holiday in Africa. It’s something we’ve all dreamed of. For over a hundred years, Africa was known as the Undiscovered Continent. These days, the continent is thriving and developing, but it’s still a great place for adventure. At Ol Lentille we offer a luxury service amidst the African wilderness. Our four private lodges are sat on the side of a hill overlooking the plains of Kenya. You have to admit, when you can wake up in a king size bed and be greeted by the sight of the sun rising over the hills, that’s pretty special.

Of course, looking’s no good on its own. Once you’re there, you’ll want to get out and explore Kenya. Usually, this means booking yourself onto a scheduled tour and cramming yourself into an overcrowded jeep with no guarantee that your driver even knows where he’s going. At Ol Lentille, our private 4x4s are here for you. You can ride on the roof for the best views, while our specially employed bush guides take you for a tour of the 20,000 acre private wildlife conservancy. And there’s no waiting around to catch a tour either; we go when it suits you.

For those of you who like to take your time and savour your delights, we can also arrange horse- and camel-back tours. That way, you’ll be sure to have time to take everything in. You can go for a short tour if you like, but a longer trek opens up the chance to experience another wonder of Africa; a night out beneath the clear, starry sky of the plains. In the morning, you’ll awake to a top quality meal cooked by waiting chefs.

When you’re out on safari here, the animals you want to keep an eye out for are some of the most endangered in Africa. Our conservation area abounds with elephant, African wild dog, leopard, striped and spotted hyena, greater kudu, and klipspringer, as well as the more common species

Let Africa remain undiscovered no longer.