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The Sanctuary At Ol Lentille, Laikipia Kenya Safari

The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille is perched on the flanks of a wooded rock kopje, in the heart of its private conservation area. It is a collection of four private, full-service, fully staffed houses for the discerning few. The Sanctuary At Ol Lentille are situated at the community-owned Kijabe Group Ranch, on the far northern escarpment of the Laikipia Plateau with enormous views to the craggy peak of Mount Kenya, the Samburu sacred mountain Ol Olokwe, the Matthews Range and the Karisia Hills.The Sanctuary At Ol Lentille's private conservation area, known as The Ol Lentille Conservancy, is 14,500 acres of grassy hills and deep valleys, heavily wooded with many acacia species and African olives. Its sandy laghas are bordered by great stands of fig and fever trees. It is named for Ol Lentille, a 1977m hill from the top of which (an easy scramble) an astonishing panorama unfolds.

The 14,500 acre Ol Lentille Conservancy is home to the endangered African wild dog, greater kudu, leopard, both the striped and the spotted hyena, and klipspringer, as well as more common species. The community-owned Kijabe Group Ranch has set aside a full one third of its grazing and settlement land for conservation. The conservancy has been successful in excluding livestock in this area; and increasingly successful in attracting and securing growing numbers of important wildlife species. Recently, neighboring Nkiloriti Group Ranch added a further 600 hectares/1,500 acres to the conservation area. The Ranches have also now set limits on the numbers of livestock to be carried on the remainder of their land. This is already having beneficial effects on grazing quality and sustainability, tree preservation and erosion.Importantly, The Ol Lentille Conservancy is at the heart of the greater Naibunga Conservancy which joins together the conservation areas of seven other Group Ranches in a 17,000 hectare/43,000 acre tract of northern Laikipia. The Sanctuary At Ol Lentillee support these ranches to help them secure and improve their conservancies

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The Chief's House At The Sanctuary At Ol Lentille: A reflection of contemporary Africa combining a sumptuously cool modern interior with the best of African art, fabrics and artifacts. It has three double bedrooms, sitting and dining rooms, and kitchen. The sitting room has a charming open fire, as well as a plunge-pool on the outdoor deck. Each bedroom has a dressing room and bathroom. The master bedroom has a large outdoor bath set in the rocks for candlelight bathing under the stars.
The Sultan's House At The Sanctuary At Ol Lentille: This stone-built house is designed in "Lamu" style under a huge roof thatched with twisted papyrus. It has fine plaster carving, and lavish furnishings, including a four-poster bed. The House has one enormous double bedroom, a huge sitting/dining room and a kitchen. The space of this House is such that it can be converted to a two bedroom house if you prefer.
The Colonel's House The Sanctuary At Ol Lentille: In "Campaign" style, this house seems truly to be the bush home of a well-traveled service man. With brass-bound furniture, oriental carpets, and a beautiful "Knole" sofa in front of an open fire you can feel a connection with a bygone era of comfort and style. The House has two double bedrooms, sitting and dining rooms, and kitchen. Each bedroom has a dressing room and a sunken bath. The courtyard has a plunge-pool.
The Eyrie At The Sanctuary At Ol Lentille: This special house is perched at the top of our kopje in "African Retro" style. The Eyrie has one bedroom, a sitting and dining room with open fire and kitchen. It is seductively furnished. The circular bedroom has a gigantic round bed, and it is but a few steps to your own secluded outdoor double rock bath with views over our rugged hills to the deserts of the north.
Swimming Pool: A great place to chill - lounging "pods" filled with creamy cushions, and a dining and sundowner deck under sails.
The Library: A rotunda with a soaring stained glass dome, this is our "club" room, where you may read, write, relax, or chat with fellow guests and hosts. Atop the Library is the viewing deck, which has an open fire, a bar and a GPS-controlled telescope to bring the heavens even closer.

Kenya Safaris Culinary and Dining Experience At The Sanctuary At Ol Lentille In Laikipia Northern Kenya

Great food tailored to your tastes served wherever and whenever you want by The Sanctuary At Ol Lentille's international chef. A specialized wine list of twelve great red and twelve great white wines from the southern hemisphere. "A gastronomic delight".

Kenya Safari Nature Experience and Adventure Africa Tours Activities At The Sanctuary At Ol Lentille In Laikipia Northern Kenya