The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille

The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille is located on the 14,500 acre private Ol Lentille Conservancy at the community-owned Kijabe Group Ranch on the northern escarpment of the Laikipia Plateau. The lodge is a collection of private, full-service, fully-staffed houses that cater to the discerning luxury traveler. The Sanctuary is a partnership between investors, conservation tourism organizations, and the Maasai community that seeks to balance luxury travel with conservation and community development programs.

Property Details

The lodge comprises only four houses:

The Chief’s House

The Chief’s House sleeps six in three double bedrooms. There is also a kitchen and dining room as well as a sitting room with an open fire. The outdoor deck has a plunge pool, and the house features a contemporary African décor. Each bedroom has a private bathroom, and the master bedroom features a large outdoor bath set on the rocks for bathing under the stars.

The Sultan’s House

The Sultan’s House sleeps two to four guests, with one large double bedroom and a sitting area that can be converted into a second bedroom for children. The stone house was inspired by the Lamu style and has a thatched papyrus roof, fine plaster carvings, and lavish furniture.

The Colonel’s House

The Colonel’s House has two double bedrooms to sleep four guests, as well as sitting and dining rooms and a kitchen. Each bathroom has a sunken bath, and there is a plunge pool in the courtyard. The décor is designed to give the feel of a home belonging to a well-traveled military man with oriental carpets and brass furniture.

The Eyrie

The Eyrie is perched at the top of the kopje and features one bedroom, a sitting and dining room with an open fire, and a kitchen. The circular bedroom features a huge round bed, and just outside is a secluded outdoor double rock bath with spectacular views over the rugged hills to the deserts of the north.

Each house has a private resident staff that is there to cater to your every need. The head of your staff is the butler, who is also responsible for providing your meals and drinks wherever you may be on the property. Your valet will ensure that your house is neat and tidy and will handle all of your laundry needs. Your askari is responsible for your personal safety and security at night and in addition to escorting you from place to place should you go out at night, he will also tend your gardens. Your Maasai guide is highly qualified and a member of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association. He will not only share a wealth of knowledge about the area and his culture, but he will also drive your safari vehicle and accompany you on most activities.

The cuisine at the lodge is presented by an international chef and can be tailored to your needs and tastes. You can dine when you want, where you want, and the specialized wine list features twelve red and twelve white wines that were specifically chosen for their quality. The main building has a gorgeous infinity swimming pool with lounging areas, and there is also a library lounge for relaxing, reading, and conversing with other guests. Atop the rotunda is a viewing deck with an open fire, a bar, and a GPS-controlled telescope for stargazing. The lodge also features a spa for guests’ indulgence.

The conservancy is named for Ol Lentille, a hill of about 6,500 feet in height, and is full of grassy hills and valleys and acacia forests. Ol Lentille is home to the endangered African wild dog, greater kudu, leopard, striped and spotted hyena, and klipspringer, in addition to more common species. The lodge is a community project, working with the Laikipia Maasai of the Kijabe Group Ranch to improve both their communities and conservation efforts in the region.

You can take part in a delightful array of activities in the conservancy. Enjoy day and night game drives and bush walks, horseback riding, camel riding, and mountain biking. For the more adventurous, there is abseiling and rock climbing, quad biking, and a bush skills course. You can also arrange for fly camping in the conservancy, or choose to join researchers on some conservation work. Other activities that can be arranged outside of the conservancy at an additional charge include scenic flights and helicopter flips, trout fishing on Mt. Kenya, kayaking and river rafting, and trips to other nearby parks and reserves.

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