Lengishu | Kenya Luxury Villa

Lengishu is an exclusive-use family home offering unparalleled accommodation in Laikipia at the heart of Kenya's Borana Conservancy.

Why you'll love it here

Stay in an exclusive use luxury family home within the pioneering 32,000 acre Borana Conservancy
Be completely flexible of your itinerary, designed around your preferences and interests
Experience the exceptional activities in a Big Five destination
Enjoy private sundowner on Pride Rock, the inspiration behind Lion King

Cheryl

Travel Specialist

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Included in your holiday

Lounge passes and meet & greet service in UK airports
Transfers to and from your hotel

All flight luggage allowances
Personal concierge service

24/7 assistance when travelling
Full ATOL protection

Full accommodation information

Hotel information

Lengishu is located in Laipkipia, the heart of Kenya’s 32,000 acre Borana Conservancy, one the country’s most successful rhino sanctuaries , guaranteeing complete privacy for up to 12 guests.

Lengishu offers some of the most authentic ways to encounter Kenya’s wildlife and wilderness including day and night drives, rhino tracking by foot and exceptional viewpoints for bush breakfasts and sundowners. The property has sustainability at heart and is one of the only twelve properties worldwide to have achieved GER status, recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

Room Options

Lengishu Main House

The main house is central to the design with a large entrance hall leading to the study as well as a vaulted sitting and dining room which is warmed by two large fireplaces with glorious views. A covered veranda, a studio room with floor to ceiling windows and inspirational views.

Fish Eagle and Goshawk

Fish Eagle and Goshawk have impressive fireplaces within the bedroom and the sitting room. The upper and lower cottages have a small kitchen equipped for with amenities. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with walk in showers and free standing, roll top copper

Upper and Lower Cottages

The upper and lower cottages have small kitchens equipped for tea, coffee and cold drinks for guest who would like to help themselves. However there are intercom phones in all guest areas for those who prefer a ‘room service’ experience. All rooms have ample clothes hanging and storage space as well as en-suite bathrooms with walk in showers and free standing, rolltop copper baths.

Facilities/Amenities

Pool House with a U-shaped swimming pool
Lunch pavilion
Indoor and outdoor dining areas
Sundowner bar
Gym
Games room
Pizza oven
intercom phones

Activities & Entertainment

Lengishu offers complete flexibility with all their activities:

Borana Conservancy is a convergence of habitats where a variety of wildlife thrive
As Borana is a private conservancy there are many unique activities which are not usually offered on safari giving a true ‘behind the scenes’ view into how a successful rhino conservation area is run”
32,000 acre Big Five destination with very limited tourism
Complete flexibility of itinerary, designed around guests preferences and interests for a fully private experience
Tracking Borana-Lewa Landscape’s thriving population of 200 black and white rhino on foot
Bush breakfast and lunch, sundowner excursions (including Pride rock – the inspiration behind Lion King)
Mountain bike through herds of zebra
Community interactions with visits to local school and Maasai village
Helicopter trips can take guests to even more of the wild north

Sustainability Initiatives & Responsible Tourism

Lengishu is built entirely of sustainable materials to blend into the surroundings. The stones have been excavated from the site itself, sourced when the foundations were laid. The wooden beams and panels are made of teak and gum poles from Kenya.

Lengishu is also proud members of The Long Run, a membership organisation of a nature-based tourism business committed to driving sustainability. Through this membership they are committed to a continuous journey of improvement towards excellence in sustainability and the 4C- Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce.

The property is completely solar powered and plastic free with a grey water recycling system, sustainability is at the heart of everything they do.

Kenya travel information

Time zone: +3 GMT
Flight time: 8 hours
Recommended airlines: British Airways, Kenya Airlines
Currency: Kenyan Shilling
Tipping guideline: 10-15%
Health considerations: There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of Zika virus. There is a high risk of malaria in Kenya as a whole, but there is a very low risk of malaria in the city of Nairobi and in the highlands above 2,500m. There is a risk of yellow fever transmission in parts of Kenya and there is a certificate requirement. Yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Capital: Nairobi
Population: 5.6203e+007
National languages: English, Swahili
Electricity and plugs: Type G, 240V
Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
UK passport visa requirements: You need an ETA for Kenya if you have a British passport - apply online

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Monday - Friday: 9am - 7:30pm

Saturday: 9am - 5pm

Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Cheryl

Travel Specialist

01244 435 119

Not sure where to stay in Laikipia And Samburu? I'm here to help. Give me a call and I'll share my first-hand insights to find your perfect spot.

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