The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille, Kenya

THE SACTUARY AT OL LENTILLE: Perched on the flanks of a wooded rock kopje, in the heart of our private conservation area, is The Sanctuary at OL Lentille - a collection of four private, full-service, fully staffed Houses for the discerning few.

It 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.

The houses are unique with each one promising a different experience. The Chiefs House enjoys fashionable African interior, including African artifacts and fabrics. The evenings can be enjoyed in conversation in front of the open fire in the living room or in the plunge pool on the outdoor deck. The master bedroom has a large open-air bathtub set among the rocks enjoying the moonlight.

Lovely brass-bound furniture and oriental carpets brace the two double bedrooms, sitting and dining rooms, and kitchen. With a sunken bath and a dressing room in each the house carries a certain essence of a well travelled military man.

Guests have access to your own private open-air rock bath and views over our rocky hills in the direction of the deserts in this one bedroom house. There is a spherical bedroom with its colossal round bed and a private dining room/lounge with an open fire. This home is the Eyrie located on the top of a hill decorated in an African retro fashion.

Every House has a courtyard, and a lovely garden. THE CONSERVANCY Known as The Ol Lentille Conservancy, is 14,500 acres of grassy hills and deep valleys, heavily wooded with many acacia species and African olives.

The Conservancy is home to the endangered African wild dog, greater kudu, leopard, striped and spotted hyena, and klipspringer.