Our take
Arijiju is an exclusive-use five-suite retreat within Borana Conservancy, where stone architecture, a private pool and extensive wellness facilities accompany a varied safari. It offers a house-based stay with room for several generations to spend time together.
Arijiju is built into its hillside in Borana, with a planted roof, stone walls and arched windows that draw attention to the surrounding landscape. The house has a study, cinema and games room alongside generous shared living spaces. It feels more like a private home than a conventional lodge; allow enough time to enjoy the house as well as the conservancy.
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Accommodation
Three suites sit within the main house and two cottage suites lie along a stone path. Copper baths, outdoor showers and fireplaces give the bedrooms a consistent character, although their positions differ. The separate cottages offer extra privacy for adults in a group; parents with younger children may prefer the main-house arrangement. Arijiju is reserved for one party.
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Food & drink
The kitchen uses locally sourced ingredients and produce from the garden, with menus shaped around your tastes. Meals can range from generous shared lunches to lighter dishes, with vegan and gluten-free preferences catered for. The dining room, poolside setting and bush breakfasts give the day variety without leaving the house’s relaxed rhythm.
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What to do
Guided drives, walks, mountain biking and horse riding explore Borana, with rhino conservation a particular interest. Ngare Ndare forest visits and helicopter excursions can extend the programme at additional cost. Back at the house are tennis and squash courts, a gym, yoga facilities and a spa with a hammam, allowing active safari days to alternate with quieter time.
Planning your stay
The main-house and cottage suites provide options for several generations. A cinema and games room add useful indoor space, but room allocation should reflect children’s ages and how comfortable parents are with the separate cottage positions.
Arijiju combines an unusually complete private-home wellness offering with access to Borana’s wildlife. Its tennis court, squash court and hammam give a longer stay more variety than a routine of game drives alone.
A whole-house booking is required. Plan external excursions and helicopter days ahead, and distinguish these from the house’s own activities and wellness allowance when comparing the proposed arrangements. Borana’s altitude also brings cool mornings and evenings.
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Laikipia
Borana Lodge overlooks Borana Conservancy in Laikipia, with eight guest bedrooms arranged in individual and family cottages. Rhino conservation, horse riding and walking add variety to game drives, while the stone-and-thatch buildings retain the feel of a welcoming bush home.
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Laikipia
Laragai House is an exclusive-use eight-bedroom home on Borana Conservancy in Laikipia. A staffed household, private pool, tennis court and varied conservancy activities make it a spacious base for families or friends travelling together.
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Laikipia
Lengishu is an exclusive-use safari home in Borana Conservancy, with six main bedrooms across four cottages. A heated infinity pool, private living spaces and a flexible programme of drives, walks and conservation activities make it a residential Laikipia retreat.
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We would give Arijiju several nights, rather than treat it as a quick stop. Pairing it with the Maasai Mara creates a contrast between a private house and classic tented safari, while an exclusive-use coastal villa can continue the same privacy at the end.
These journeys are starting points. We adapt the route, accommodation and length of stay around your plans.
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Three suites sit within the main house and two cottage suites lie along a stone path. Copper baths, outdoor showers and fireplaces give the bedrooms a consistent character, although their positions differ. The separate cottages offer extra privacy for adults in a group; parents with younger children may prefer the main-house arrangement. Arijiju is reserved for one party.
Guided drives, walks, mountain biking and horse riding explore Borana, with rhino conservation a particular interest. Ngare Ndare forest visits and helicopter excursions can extend the programme at additional cost. Back at the house are tennis and squash courts, a gym, yoga facilities and a spa with a hammam, allowing active safari days to alternate with quieter time.
The main-house and cottage suites provide options for several generations. A cinema and games room add useful indoor space, but room allocation should reflect children’s ages and how comfortable parents are with the separate cottage positions.
We would give Arijiju several nights, rather than treat it as a quick stop. Pairing it with the Maasai Mara creates a contrast between a private house and classic tented safari, while an exclusive-use coastal villa can continue the same privacy at the end.
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