Ol Lentille
Laikipia and Northern KenyaOl Lentille is located in the rolling hills of Kenya's Laikipia Plateau, in the 40,000-acre Ol Lentille Conservancy (meaning that you have three times the size of Manhattan at your fingertips!).
The luxurious private houses are the ideal base from which to explore this fascinating part of Kenya in complete comfort.
This lodge accommodates a maximum of 16 adults and six children in four guest houses. All four private houses come fully staffed with a butler, valet, private guide, night watchman, and game vehicle, and exclusivity is guaranteed.
Apart from game drives, walks, camel safaris, and sundowners in other-worldly locations, Ol Lentille is all about deep and authentic connections with the local Maasai and Samburu communities. Or it can be about relaxing at the spectacular infinity pool, indulging in a spa treatment or enjoying refined world cuisine.
Ol Lentille Information
Location & Getting There
Ol Lentille is located in the north of Mount Kenya and has its own airstrip for chartered flights. For all scheduled flights will fly to Loisaba Airstrip which is a 1.5-hour drive from Ol Lentille.
Accommodation
It’s difficult to imagine a more luxurious way to experience Kenya than at Ol Lentille. Four secluded villas offer a range of accommodation options, each fully staffed, exquisitely designed, and outfitted with every possible comfort.
The Boscia House offers multiple common areas for people to congregate in, including a large living room with a fireplace. Named after the Boscia (shepherd's) tree, its decor is luxurious but minimalist, with black and white tones dominating. It has a large wrap-around deck with a plunge pool and a private outdoor area with a barbecue pit. There are spectacular views of the rugged peaks of Laikipia from most parts of the house.
Acacia House is a two-bedroom thatched roof house, built into the mountainside, with large rocks blending spectacularly into the house. Its decor is inspired by the acacia tree, with accents of gold and blue gracing its plush interiors. The house has two decks overlooking a watering hole often visited by elephants.
Aloe House is a large villa built on two floors, with two large bedrooms on the upper floor, and dining and living areas on the ground floor, with a fireplace. Each of the bedrooms has a large private terrace, accessed through double glass doors and also features dressing rooms, sunken baths, and a roofless shower room. The ground floor terrace has a shaded outdoor dining area and plunge pool. Its luxurious interiors are inspired by the aloe plant, and feature accents of red.
Finally, Carissa is hidden on the property's highest point, with breathtaking 280 views of Laikipia's rugged landscape. The bedroom comes with a round bed and floor-to-ceiling windows. There is a sunken outdoor bathtub in the rocks, often with eagles flying above you, a lounge with a fireplace, a dining room, and a large wrap-around terrace. The villa's gorgeous interiors are inspired by the carissa tree, and feature pops of green and blue.
Activities
Ol Lentille is the ideal base from which to explore this fascinating and diverse part of Kenya. For adventurers and wildlife lovers, there are day and night private game drives, or you can go on walks to discover Ol Lentille's stunning landscape. Ol Lentille's close partnership with the local community gives you unparalleled and authentic access to the Maasai and Samburu cultures. Dinners at a manyatta with elders, Singing Wells, Rain Prayers and other such interactions are powerful and moving events, seldom experienced by visitors to Kenya. Ol Lentille also offers camel trekking, walking safaris, quad biking and mountain biking and wonderful spa treatments.
Children
Children of all ages are welcome at Ol Lentille. Children aged four and under are free and children from 5 – 15 years old only pay 50% of the adult rate and have their own private adjoining bedroom and bathroom. Babysitting can easily be arranged if parents need a bit of time to themselves.
- Spa
- Library
- Infinity pool
- Viewing deck
- Day and night game drives
- Walking Safari
- Camel Trekking
- Visit Baboon Colony
- Quad and Mountain biking
- Helicopter Scenic Flights
- Archery
- Morani Youth Camp
- Spa Treatment
Pure Out of Africa in style, Ol Lentille in Laikipia, Kenya doesn’t scrimp on the wow factor and offers privacy and exclusivity. Not surprisingly, it’s the recipient of numerous accolades. Guests can enjoy game drives, nature walks, mountain biking adventures, or camel rides across the plains. There’s also a fabulous spa and the treatment options are endless.
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