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Kijani House

Set within the pristine Borana Conservancy in northern Kenya, Kijani House is an exclusive-use private safari home offering complete privacy and uninterrupted wilderness views. Surrounded by rolling hills and open plains, it sits within one of East Africa’s most important conservation landscapes, shared with Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The area is home to the Big Five, over 280 rhino, lion prides, and hundreds of bird species. Designed for flexible, unstructured safari living, Kijani House allows guests to experience the bush on their own terms through game drives, walks, and immersive wildlife encounters in a truly remote, luxury setting.

  • Accommodates 16
  • Bedrooms 6
  • En-Suite Bathrooms 6
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Where you'll be staying

Perched in the heart of the Borana Conservancy in northern Kenya, Kijani House is surrounded by vast, unspoilt wilderness and gently rolling Laikipia hills. This exclusive private home is immersed in one of East Africa’s most remarkable conservation landscapes, where wildlife moves freely across open plains and acacia-dotted terrain.

BEDROOMS

Accommodates (max): 12 adults

Main House:

The main house is positioned separately from all guest bedroom cottages and serves as the central living and entertainment space.

Cottage Layout:

Four separate cottages are positioned across the hillside, each set apart from the main house for enhanced privacy.

Bedrooms: 6

Fish Eagle – Master bedroom in a private standalone cottage with a double bed
Goshawk – Private standalone double bedroom – 1 with double bed and 1 with 2 bunk beds
Hornbill – Double bed
Hoopoe – Double bed
Sunbird – Double / twin en-suite bedroom within the Lower Cottage
Whydah – Double en-suite bedroom within the Lower Cottage

En-suite Bathrooms: 6

features

  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Indoor/outdoor dining
  • Petanque pitch
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Solar panels
  • Sound System
  • Private sundowner area
  • Pool (heated)
  • Inverter system
  • Mountain view
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers

Villa Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Unlimited WiFi
  • Big Five day and night game drives
  • Bush walks
  • Sundowner excursions and bush meals
  • Rhino tracking on foot
  • Mountain biking
  • Deployments with the Borana Conservancy rangers

Concierge

  • Activities and excursions
  • Butler and/or chef
  • Dry cleaning
  • Personal security
  • Personal shopping
  • Personal trainer
  • Spa and beauty treatments
  • Villa pre-stocking

What's Nearby

  • Borana Conservancy
  • Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
  • Ngare Ndare Forest (day trip)
  • Laikipia Plateau scenery & cultural experiences

VILLA POLICIES

Check-in: 12h00
Check out: 10h00
Maximum 16 guests
Concierge services, subject to a 15% service charge
Non-smoking
Security deposit
Social events on request
All bookings are subject to final approval by the owner

inquiries

Kijani House

Submit an inquiry to stay at Kijani House. Our reservations team will contact you to discuss the details of your stay.

Condé Nast Traveller
Readers’ Choice
Awards 2026

We are honoured to be nominated for
‘Best Homestay or Villa Rental Company’ 
in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ 
Choice Awards 2026. If our homes and services have shaped your travels, we invite you to support us with your vote.