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 private reserve. Huge lion and elephant populations.
— 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, yoga decks
— Rooftop star bed
RATES
Arijiju can only be booked exclusively and the rates are fully inclusive. The 2025 rack rate peak season is $16,500 per night for up to six guests and $2,300 per additional adult per night ($1,150 per child). Off peak is $14,300 per night for up to six guests and $2,185 per additional adult per night ($1,000 per child).
WHEN TO GO
Laikipia is a year round destination, however it can rain heavily in November and lightly in April / May.
ACCOMMODATION
Five double en-suite bedrooms: one master and two smaller bedrooms are in the main courtyard, while two more spacious 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 16 years old.
GETTING THERE
Three daily flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Lewa, or private charter to Borana airstrip. Road transfers are available from there (1.5 hour from Lewa, and 15 minutes from Borana).
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