Laragai House
Laikipia, Kenya
- From €3,951/night
- Villa
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 16
This eight-bedroom extravagant private country house on Borana Conservancy was originally built as a country retreat for two brothers; Lord's Valentine and Michael Cecil. The House offers the ultimate in privacy and luxury. Your host, Jay, will ensure that your stay at Laragai House is impeccably managed.
The house sits in the midst of a rich and colourful garden with opulent interiors, incorporating fabrics imported from London, mirrors from Ireland, furniture handmade in Kenya and rugs from Rajasthan.
Laragai House sleeps 16 guests making it perfect for large groups of friends or families. The House comes into its own when it is full and can make for the perfect location for a multi-generational celebration, such as a birthday party.
There is an enormous choice of activities and you can opt to explore the area on foot, by vehicle, mountain bike or horse, where the astonishingly expansive views of Mount Kenya or the Northern Frontier will take your breath away.
Activities on offer include night and day game drives, guided wildlife, birdlife and scenic walks, horse riding for both novice and experienced riders, sundowners, picnics and bush dinners.
Optional extras include a visit to Kisima floriculture Project, cultural visits, scenic fishing trips to Mount Kenya, helicopter, fixed wing-aircraft or Waco bi-plane excursions, massage treatments (advance request only) and overnight safari trips on quad bikes (also by advance booking).
At A Glance
- Views of Mount Kenya to the south and a panorama of the Wamba Mountains and desert to the north
- 32,000 acre ranch, which is a haven for a wide diversity of wildlife
- Exclusive use 8 bedroom house
- Friendly, professional staff
- Horse riding, cycling, visits to the waterfalls and fly camping
- Cultural experiences, fishing on mountain tarns, as well as paragliding
- Conservation programme with big game living in harmony with the human population
Features:
- ✓ BBQ
- ✓ Bicycles
- ✓ Concierge Service
- ✓ Daily Maid Service
- ✓ Family Friendly
- ✓ Gym
- ✓ Laundry Service
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Spa
- ✓ Swimming Pool
- ✓ Tennis Court
- ✓ Wifi
Region
Laikipia is one of the most important areas for biodiversity in Kenya, boasting wildlife densities second only to those found in the Masai Mara. Located on the Equator in the former Rift Valley Province and set against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Kenya, the Laikipia plateau extends over 9,500 square kilometres of semi-arid plains, dramatic gorges and acacia-thicket-covered hills. This vast expanse is where some of the most effective conservation work in the country is being done.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 360 square kilometer conservation area and is home to the last three remaining northern white rhinos, where you’ll have the chance to see these near-extinct animals up close. Ol Pejeta also has a Chimpanzee Sanctuary, home to 39 profoundly damaged chimpanzees rescued from captivity across Africa, now being nursed by keepers who are happy to explain a little about each chimp's backstory. Watch these primates relearn how to enjoy life from the observation post, or adopt a chimp to ensure the brilliant work is still being done.
Many conservancies are scattered across the park, one being the Lewa Wildlife Landscape, a massive 370 square kilometre conservancy conservation area with stunning scenery and astounding wildlife activities. Here, you can also find half of the country’s black rhinos and 90% of the world’s Grevy’s zebras, as well as Jackson's hartebeest and African wild dogs. This preservation conservancy does astonishing things such as community and focused conservation projects, which invest around 70% of their annual budget into health care and education. The Borana Conservancy offers a number of activities, including mountain biking and wildlife viewing, where you can explore the terrain and even spot the big five!
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With such a plethora of altitudes, the temperatures within the Park can vary massively depending on your height above sea level. Read More
Rates
Safari lodges and camps are usually part of a tailor-made itinerary on which prices can range considerably depending on the time of year, the destination and the number of people travelling.
Special offers are often available.
Please contact your Safari specialist to start discussing your individual requirements on +44 (0) 1993 824198.
Included:
Full board accommodation, local airstrip transfers, sundowner excursions, soft drinks, beers, house wines, selected house spirits and laundry. Swimming pool and tennis, game drives (day and night) guided bush walks, horseback riding and mountain biking.
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