Ol Lentille

Kenya

Ol Lentille

Located in northern Kenya’s spectacular Laikipia region, Ol Lentille is one of Kenya’s most unique safari lodges, in the most breathtaking location. The lodge has 4 fully staffed private villas, which offer total privacy and exceptional service, as well as several common areas, including a stunning infinity pool. It can be either an adventurer's paradise or a relaxing retreat to start or finish your Kenya adventures.

The lodge and its 40,000-acre private conservation area are owned by the local community. The conservancy, a major animal migration corridor, is unfenced and managed in partnership with the local communities, who receive a share of the income of the tourism business. It is home to the endangered African wild dog, elephant, Grevy’s and Burchell’s zebra, greater kudu, leopard, striped and spotted hyena, and klipspringer - to name but a few.

There are day and night private game drives, or you can go on walks to discover Ol Lentille's stunning landscape.

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As the pioneers of luxury villas in Laikipia, Ol Lentille's accommodation offering is curated for relaxation, privacy, and connection to the beautiful location. Each of the four luxurious villas comes with its own distinct contemporary African interiors, inspired by the trees and plants of Laikipia.

Boscia House

The largest of the houses, Boscia is a huge three bedroom villa with 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

Acacia 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.

Acacia can be booked as a complete 2-bedroom villa, or as two independent suites for two separate couples.

Aloe House

Aloe 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 feature 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.

Carissa

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.
The lodge and conservation area are community owned and privately managed, this is one of the best examples in Kenya of the community successfully working with a private partnership.

In addition to the luxury villas, the lodge features a spa, and an infinity pool overlooking a watering hole, and a uniqiue Gallery.

The Gallery is housed within a 50-foot wide rotunda seamlessly integrated with the natural rock of the area. The equivalent of a “club room”, it is a place to relax and gather your thoughts, read a book from the extensive library specializing in Africana, nature and conservation, play board games, and meet fellow travelers.

The roof top bar above the Gallery sets the stage for remarkable private dining and stargazing experiences.
Ol Lentille's close partnership with the local community gives you unparalleled and authentic access to the Maasai and Samburu culture. 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.

Key Facts

Open dates: All year round
Location: Laikipia plateau, Kenya, at an altitude of approximately 6000 feet. Conserved and protected over 40,000 acres of pristine wilderness. Perched on the flanks of a wooded rocky hill in the heart of a private conservation area
Access: With a private airstrip only 15 minutes away and easy access with scheduled daily flights to Loisaba, this remote wilderness is easily accessible. Road transfers from Loisaba are 200USD each way per vehicle (up to 7 people) and it’s a spectacularly scenic 75-minute drive
Accommodation: 4 stunning and very different 1, 2 and 3 bedroom villas. Each villa is fully staffed and serviced with a host, housekeeper, guide, and night Askari. Personal and private stay in a spectacular wilderness setting coupled with authentic Maasai and Samburu culture. Exceptional food in varied and stunning locations
Activities: • Private day and night game drives • Walking safaris • Camel safaris • Birding expeditions • Mountain and quad biking • Interpretive nature walks • Experiencing the “singing wells” • Visiting a habituated baboon colony • Experiencing Maasai and Samburu culture • Young Morani camp – a bush camp for children • Authentic community experiences such as an evening at the manyatta • Maasai beading workshop • Visiting local schools, hospitals and markets • Relaxing by the pool • Spa treatments • Boardgames in the lodge Library • Bush meals in magnificent locations • Further afield, we can facilitate unforgettable experiences such as trout fishing on Mount Kenya • a helicopter trip to northern Kenya and Lake Turkana, bird watching in the Matthews Range • Fly camping and visits to Ol Pejeta reserve
Children: No age limits for children