Ol Lentille

Ol Lentille comprises four private villas set in the stunning surroundings of the Ol Lentille Conservancy at the highest point of Laikipia. Each villa has its own character, but all come with a full team of household staff, a Maasai guide, and a private vehicle to explore the area. They've all been designed to make the most of the views of the conservancy and are self-contained, aside from the spa, swimming pool and library, which are shared with other guests.

Ol Lentille is community owned and is all about authentic cultural experiences. Enjoy walks into the wilderness and visit the local community experiences, villages, singing wells and market day. Explore the area on bicycles, quad bikes or by camel safaris. Guests can enjoy safari drives to spot rare African wildlife, but the rawness of this area is the stunning landscape and its cultural experiences.

The Boscia villa sits among acacia trees on a kopje overlooking the valleys. There's a deck with a spectacular view and a small plunge pool. Inside are three bedrooms decorated in neutral colours and natural materials. The sitting room and living area are the centres of the house, with a dining table for relaxed meals and a cosy fire for the evenings.

Aloe villa is a double-storey house with two spacious bedrooms, sunken baths, outdoor showers, and private balconies. The villa is decorated in neutral tones with accents of pink and an open fire burns in the sitting room. The lounge opens onto a large veranda with a small plunge pool overlooking the valley below.

Acacia Villa has two double bedrooms and several spacious communal areas, all built in Swahili style, with a papyrus thatch roof and thick stone walls. The villa boasts two decks with views over an elephant watering hole and the Laikipia countryside.

Finally, the Carissa villa is a one bedroom house perched on the top of a kopje, looking out over the conservancy. While there's a sitting room and a kitchen, the best spots are undoubtedly the outdoor bath perched on the hillside and the circular bedroom with panoramic views. The decor of this villa takes inspiration from the carissa tree and has floor-to-ceiling windows with views out over the valleys of Laikipia.

OUR RATING: Deluxe