Kijabe Luxury Private House in African Wilderness - The Chief's House

Welcome at the Chief's House, a Kenya luxury holiday villa where you can spend great quality time.

The rental is a graceful reflection of contemporary Africa combining a sumptuously cool modern interior with the best of African art, fabrics and artefacts. This Kenya luxury private fully staffed and serviced house 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.

The Chief's House is 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 Mt Kenya, the Samburu sacred mountain Ol Olokwe, the Matthews Range and the Karisia Hills.

Great food will be tailored to your taste: enjoy the cuisine of the professional chef who will create the best international dishes, whatever food it is you prefer.

A specialized wine list of twelve great red and twelve great white wines from the southern hemisphere will ensure a delightful gastronomic experience.

Your butler is the senior member of your house staff, and will provide your meals and drinks, whenever you want and wherever you may be: in your house, at the pool, in the library or on safari.

This Kenya holiday rental can sleep up to 6 in 3 gorgeous suites.

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.

For parents with young children the property can provide an ayah (nanny).

A whole team of friendly staff is at your disposal to guarantee a flawless stay.

The Butler will take care of serving you food and drinks, your Valet makes sure your house is well-cleaned and tidy, and is also responsible for your luggage, laundry, ironing, shoe cleaning. If you would like your Valet to pack and unpack for you, just ask.

Your Askari is responsible for your safety and security at night. He is trained in first aid and fire fighting. You may also see him in the dusk and dawn hours tending to your gardens. If you are walking at night he is available to escort you from place to place at your choosing (recommended).

Your Guide, a local Maasai, is a qualified member of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association and is a fund of knowledge about the ecology, flora and fauna, people and culture of this area. He will drive your safari vehicle for you, and accompany you on many of the activities you may choose here.

Parents with young children can count on the services of an Ayah (Nanny).

The property directors Gill & John Elias are resident nearby and gladly accept invitations to join you at your house.


Included in the price of your rental:

• Exclusive use of a whole house or the whole property
• Full board accommodation
• All alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
• Personal staff: Butler, Valet, Askari and Guide
• Personal 4×4 vehicle
• Flying Doctor Membership
• Laundry
• All activities within the private Conservation Area

Activities Included:

• All Spa treatments
• Quad biking (ATVs)
• Mountain biking
• Camel riding
• Croquet
• Boules/Bocce/Petanque
• Parcours jogging trail
• Walking – day or night
• Game drives – day or night

• Road or air transfers
• Use of aircraft or helicopter
• Cellar wines, champagne, some spirits, and cigars
• Excursions/activities beyond the private Conservation Area
• Staff gratuities
• Insurance

Activities at an additional cost:

• Horse riding
• Climbing and abseiling
• Bush Skills Course
• Using aircraft or helicopter
• Bird shooting at Kalacha in the Chalbi Desert (overnight)
• Trout fishing on Mt Kenya
• Visits to other Conservancies and/or National Parks and Game

The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille takes the meaning of a luxury holiday in Kenya to new levels.

The boutique luxury holiday destination is set in 20,000 acres of private Wildlife Conservancy, 75 miles north of Mount Kenya. The property enjoys well over 300 sunny days per year, being located at an altitude of over 1800 metres/6000 feet.

As well as being a luxury holiday destination in Kenya, this is also one of the foremost community-based conservation tourism properties on the continent, so “having fun, doing good” takes on new meaning too.

Scheduled flights are available from Nairobi to Nanyuki with Air Kenya and Safarilink. You may also book a private air charter from Nanyuki (less than 30 minutes) or Nairobi to the property's private airstrip (1200 m) or helipad, on Tropic Air or Boskovic Air Charters. The staff will arrange meeting and greeting at Jomo Kenyatta or Wilson Airports (Nairobi), Nanyuki Airstrip, or their own airstrip (Ol Lentille N 0 30 25.7 E 37 00 35.6).

Driving times:

• Nairobi – Nanyuki: 3 hours
• Nanyuki – Ol Lentille: 1.5 hours (4wd)

Of course, a luxury safari means it should be relaxing. Wind down in the Spa with luxury treatments and organic products, take game drives or walks day or night, chill out by the pool for your whole vacation or play croquet and boules in the lodge grounds. Do you like books? Then check out the library and the viewing deck atop, which has an open fire, a bar and a GPS-controlled telescope to bring the heavens even closer.

Venture out with your guide on mountain bikes, quad bikes, camels on horseback, for as long as you like during your vacation. Horse or camel rides can be arranged for short treks, or if you want to bring some variety to your luxury holiday in Kenya, longer treks can be sorted out with overnight fly camping. For those who enjoy an even more active vacation, try the parcours jogging trail or rock climbing.

Close community participation is the cornerstone of the Lentille project. If you want you can put yourself to good work on your vacation, helping on conservation or in our community projects. You will be able to learn about the traditional and contemporary Maasai way of life and the challenges faced by groups in such a remote area.

• Stays of 4 nights or more enjoy a 20% discount.
• For stays of 10 nights or more please enquire for a special discount.
• For stays occurring within 21 days of booking please enquire for a special discount.

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.