Arijiju Retreat • Lewa Borana Conservancy

Kenya

Nestled within the serene Kenyan landscape of the Borana-Lewa Conservancy and with sweeping views towards the iconic Mount Kenya, Arijiju Retreat is a haven of tranquillity and comfort and offers a diverse selection of accommodations, with a total of five bedrooms. The main house features three opulent suites, while two charming cottages provide additional lodging options. The property also showcases an impressive array of spaces, including a cinema room, study, living and dining room. When it comes to culinary delights, Arijiju’s talented chefs draw inspiration from the region’s abundant resources, crafting delectable dishes that cater to the unique preferences of each guest.

Arijiju is a sustainable and conservation-focused property, blending contemporary and ancient architecture inspired by Ethiopian monasteries. The living roof and stone walls house expansive suites, a cinema room, study, living room, and dining room. There are five bedrooms in total, including three suites in the main house and two cottages. The bedrooms face east to capture the equatorial sunrise, with views of Mount Kenya in the distance. Each room features a king-sized bed, free-standing copper bathtub, indoor and outdoor shower, daybed, and fireplace. A rooftop constellation suite is available on request for a stunning view of the night sky. Arijiju’s chefs use local, farm-reared meat and vegetables from their organic kitchen garden to create healthy and delicious dishes tailored to guests’ preferences. Arijiju works with the Borana Conservancy for long-term conservation of the landscape, wildlife, and local communities.

Minimum Duration

Minimum 3 nights required. Minimum 5 nights over the Christmas period: (16 December – 10 January).

Room Types

  • 5 en-suite bedrooms sleeping maximum 10 adults & 4 children
  • Price for up to 6 pax
  • Per extra adult: $2185 (off-peak rate) / Per extra child: $1000 (off-peak rate)

Facilities

  • Dining/Living room
  • Library/Study
  • Cinema
  • Games room
  • Swimming pool

Activities

Included in the rate:

  • Game drives & night drives
  • Running & walking safaris
  • Mountain biking
  • Rhino tracking
  • Squash
  • Tennis
  • Croquet
  • Boules
  • Football
  • Guided yoga
  • Spa treatments

 

Activities at an additional cost:

  • Horseback safaris
  • E-biking
  • Treetop canopy walk at the Ndare Ndare Forest
  • Fly-fishing in the lakes of Mount Kenya
  • Game drives in the neighbouring Lewa Conservancy
  • Visit to the dunes at Suguta Valley
  • Helicopter exploration and adventures
  • Personal training or tennis/squash coaching

Included

  • All meals (whether served at the villa or in the bush)
  • All beverages – house wine, spirits & liqueurs
  • Borana airstrip transfers
  • Laundry
  • Baby sitting facilities
  • Game drives & wilderness walks
  • Mountain biking & Bush running with experienced guides
  • Up to 6 spa & beauty treatments per day
  • Use of tennis & squash courts, gym, yoga deck, hammam & spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sonos multi room music system, Apple TV & movies in the home cinema

Excluded

  • Lewa Airstrip transfers
  • Premier cellar wines, champagnes & spirits
  • Additional spa & beauty treatments
  • All outsourced activities including horseback safaris, helicopter excursions & fly-camping
  • Conservation fees for The Borana Conservancy:

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From
$ 14,300.00
per unit per night
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