The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille

Highlights

The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille is located in a private conservancy within the Naibunga Conservancy of the Laikipia Plateau. This is a boutique destination that offers a very private service. Guests enjoy their own private house and safari vehicle as well as a personal Butler, Valet and Maasai guide.

The Sanctuary offers breathtaking views of the craggy peaks of Mount Kenya, the Samburu sacred mountain Ol Olokwe, the Matthews Range and the Karisia Hills. It is named after Ol Lentille, a 1977 meter hill from where an astonishing panorama unfolds.

Lodge Description

The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille consists of 4 luxury architect-designed houses offering a private setting along the side of a wooded rock kopje. The houses are well spaced from each other to ensure absolute privacy. Each house offers unique interior, a sitting room, dining room, butler's kitchen, garden, courtyard, viewing deck and en-suite bathrooms. Some have plunge pools.

The Chief's House has 3 double or twin bedrooms in an African minimalist style. The Sultan's House, with its coastal Swahili touches sleeps 2 adults and 2 children. The Colonel's House has 2 double or twin room is decorated in 'Champagne' style. The Eyrie sleeps 2 people in one romantic bedroom with a spectacular circular bed. Each house has its own butler, valet, askari, guide and 4x4 vehicle. Food is tailored to your tastes and served whenever and wherever you wish. There is a list of 24 great wines from the southern hemisphere.

The club room is found in a rotunda with a soaring stained glass dome. Here you may read, write, relax or chat with fellow guests. Atop is the viewing deck which has an open fired, a bar and a GPS controlled telescope to bring the heavens even closer.

Game Viewing & Activities

The Sanctuary Ol Lentille Conservancy is a vital keystone in the protection of Laikipia and the greater Ewaso Nyiro ecosystems. Laikipia is the second largest ecosystem in Kenya after Tsavo. It is the richest ecosystem in Kenya in terms of endangered species and wildlife diversity. The conservancy is home to the endangered African wild dog, greater kudu, leopard, striped and spotted hyena and klipspringer. Big 5 Game viewing in this area can be difficult and limited at times, the drives and walks more focused on the wildlife in general. These can be organised day or night.

For relaxation, visitors to The Sanctuary can relax by the swimming pool, or play croquet and boules in the lodge grounds.  Mountain bike, camels and horseback excursions can be arranged according to guests wishes. For the more adventurous, 2 or 3 day horse and camel safaris can be arranged with overnight fly-camping.