Borana
Stay at Lengishu House, an exclusive-use luxury safari home in Kenya’s Borana Conservancy, Laikipia. With six bedrooms for up to 12 guests, solar power, a U-shaped pool and rhino tracking, it gives families and groups a private, eco-conscious escape with views over the Laikipia plains.
Stay at Lengishu House, an exclusive-use luxury safari home in Kenya’s Borana Conservancy, Laikipia. With six bedrooms for up to 12 guests, solar power, a U-shaped pool and rhino tracking, it gives families and groups a private, eco-conscious escape with views over the Laikipia plains.
Lengishu House is an exclusive-use luxury safari home in the 32,000-acre Borana Conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya. It sleeps up to 12 guests in six bedrooms across four cottages, and every room faces east over the valley. The house runs entirely on solar power, and guests choose their own itinerary.
Lengishu is a private family home on safari, set into a ridge with views across the Laikipia plains and towards Kenya’s Northern Frontier. It is booked exclusively, so your family or group has the house, the staff and the guides to yourselves.
It is built from local materials. Kenyan timber beams, hand-crafted by local artisans, run through the house, and the stone for the floors and design features was excavated from the site itself. The result blends into the landscape rather than standing out from it.
Lengishu is in the heart of the Borana Conservancy, a private wildlife reserve in Laikipia, northern Kenya. Borana is known as one of the country’s most successful rhino sanctuaries and is home to the Big Five and many other species. The conservancy also supports healthy populations of elephants, lions, cheetahs and leopards.
Lengishu has six bedrooms in four cottages set apart from the main house. All rooms face east over the valley, with floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in the sunrise.
| Room | Best For |
|---|---|
| Fish Eagle | Couples, as a standalone double room |
| Goshawk | Couples, as a standalone double room |
| Upper Cottage | Families with young children, or couples travelling together |
| Lower Cottage | Families with young children, or couples travelling together |
In the Upper and Lower Cottages, the bedrooms open off a shared sitting room at the centre. Every bedroom is spacious, with a fireplace or wood-burning stove for cool evenings and an en-suite bathroom with a rain shower and a freestanding copper bathtub. The big windows let you watch wildlife from the bath.
The main house has floor-to-ceiling windows, a vaulted lounge and dining area, and plenty of outdoor space to socialise. Lengishu is part-managed by the team from neighbouring Borana Lodge, and all food, including dairy, fruit, vegetables and meat, is sourced from a local farm.
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| U-shaped swimming pool | Overlooks the conservancy |
| Lunch pavilion | Beside the pool, for relaxed daytime meals |
| Gym | On-site fitness space |
| Games room | Full-size pool table and a sundowner bar |
| Indoor dining room | By the pool, served by a secondary kitchen |
| Main dining and lounge areas | Spacious, with plenty of room for groups |
Lengishu is not tied to a fixed lodge schedule, so you choose what to do each day:
| Activity | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Private game viewing | Drives on land, and flights over the conservancy |
| Rhino tracking on foot | Follow guides on foot to see rhino in the conservancy |
| Mountain biking | Ride through the conservancy’s open terrain |
| Horse riding | Explore the landscape on horseback |
| Time at the house | Pool, gym and games room between activities |
Lengishu is a certified Global Ecosphere Retreat. The house runs entirely on solar power and is plastic free, with an extensive recycling programme.
Lengishu House is booked on an exclusive-use basis, so rates are per house rather than per person. The base rate covers up to six guests, with a supplement for each additional guest.
| Season | Dates | Up to 6 Guests | Each Additional Adult | Each Additional Child (Ages 5-15) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Season | 15 June to 30 September, and 20 December 2026 to 5 January 2027 | US$16,000 | US$1,600 | US$900 |
| Standard Season | 6 January to 14 June, and 1 October to 19 December 2026 | US$14,000 | US$1,300 | US$650 |
Minimum stay: 3 nights year-round, and 4 nights over the Christmas and New Year period.
Children: Children of all ages are welcome, and those under 5 stay free of charge.
| Included in the Rate |
|---|
| Full-board accommodation across six suites |
| AMREF Flying Doctors cover |
| Local airstrip transfers (Borana Conservancy and Lewa Downs) |
| All Borana Conservancy-based activities |
| Tracking black and white rhino on foot |
| In-house masseuse |
| Selected cellar wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks |
Where is Lengishu House?
Lengishu is in the Borana Conservancy in Laikipia, northern Kenya.
How many guests can Lengishu House sleep?
Up to 12 guests, in six bedrooms across four cottages.
Can I book one room at Lengishu?
No. The house is booked on an exclusive-use basis, so one group has it entirely.
How much does Lengishu House cost?
Rates for 2026/2027 start at US$14,000 for the whole house in Standard Season and US$16,000 in Peak Season, for up to six guests. Additional adults cost US$1,300 to US$1,600 each, and children aged 5 to 15 cost US$650 to US$900 each.
What is the minimum stay at Lengishu House?
Three nights year-round, and four nights over Christmas and New Year.
Do children stay free at Lengishu House?
Children under 5 stay free of charge. Children of all ages are welcome.
What is included in the Lengishu House rate?
Full-board accommodation, AMREF Flying Doctors cover, local airstrip transfers, Borana Conservancy activities, rhino tracking on foot, an in-house masseuse, and selected wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks.
What can you do at Lengishu House?
Private game viewing on land and by air, rhino tracking on foot, mountain biking, horse riding, and relaxing by the pool or in the games room.
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Last reviewed 12 Oct 2026
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