Inspired by Ethiopian monasteries, this exceptional private house is hewn in to the landscape and leaves a very subtle footprint on the view to Mount Kenya. Arijiju, suggested to be the most beautiful house in Africa by Peter Browne in Conde Nast, has five bedrooms and can only be rented exclusively.
Built on the Borana conservancy in Laikipia, the land is teeming with wildlife, including Africa’s Big Five, wild dog, and cheetah.
Arijiju is not just a safari but a wellness retreat too. Home grown produce and fresh daily juice blends lend to the healthy lifestyle Arijiju supports. There is a 25 meter infinity lap pool, running trails through the bush, a spa, Hammam, fully equipped gym, yoga deck, clay tennis court and squash court, all inconspicuously blending in to the valley, and the highly skilled masseuse and beauty therapist is available at no extra cost.
LOCATION
The Borana Reserve, Laikipia, Kenya
USPs
— Fantastic game viewing in a privately owned conservancy.
— Superb wellness and fitness facilities including clay tennis court, 25m lap pool, squash court and fully equipped gym.
— Rate includes 6 spa or beauty treatments per day
— Home cinema
— Rooftop terrace and star bed
RATES
Please contact Kate for rates.
WHEN TO GO
Laikipia is a year round destination, however it can rain heavily in November and lightly in April / May. Arijiju tends to close for refurbishments and staff training or leave in November and half of May.
ACCOMMODATION
Five double en-suite bedrooms: one master and two smaller bedrooms are in the main courtyard, while two more master bedrooms are just outside the courtyard.
CHILDREN
No age limit and children up to the age of 5 are FOC. Child rate applies from 5 to 15 years old.
GETTING THERE
Three daily flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Lewa, or private charter to Borana airstrip. Road transfers are included from there (1.5 hour from Lewa, and 15 minutes from Borana.
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