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The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille
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The Sanctuary at Ol Lentile;-, Laikipia The Sanctuary at Ol Lentile,Laikipia Safari Activities at the Conservancy:
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The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille
The Sanctuary at Ole lentille is 14,500 acres of grassy hills and deep valleys, heavily wooded with many acacia species and African olives. Its sandy laghas are bordered by great stands of fig and fever trees. It is named for Ol Lentille, a 1977m hill from the top of which (an easy scramble) an astonishing panorama unfolds. The Conservancy is home to the endangered African wild dog, greater kudu, leopard, striped and spotted hyena, and klipspringer. Ol Lentille Conservancy is home to the endangered African wild dog, greater kudu, leopard, both the striped and the spotted hyena, and klipspringer, as well as more common species. The community-owned Kijabe Group Ranch has set aside a full one third of its grazing and settlement land for conservation. We have been successful in excluding livestock in this area; and increasingly successful in attracting and securing growing numbers of important wildlife species. Recently, neighbouring Nkiloriti Group Ranch added a further 600 hectares/1,500 acres to the conservation area. The Ranches have also now set limits on the numbers of livestock to be carried on the remainder of their land. This is already having beneficial effects on grazing quality and sustainability, tree preservation and erosion. Importantly, The Ol Lentille Conservancy is at the heart of the greater Naibunga Conservancy which joins together the conservation areas of seven other Group Ranches in a 17,000 hectare/43,000 acre tract of northern Laikipia. We support these ranches to help them secure and improve their conservancies. Guests with interest or expertise may wish to add their support to our conservation projects. Ol lentille Houses: The Chief`s House: Capacity 6Pax The Ol lentille chief`s house is a reflection of contemporary Africa combining a sumptuously cool modern interior with the best of African art, fabrics and artifacts. It has three double bedrooms, sitting and dining rooms, and kitchen. The sitting room has a charming open fire, as well as a plunge-pool on the outdoor deck. Each bedroom has a dressing room and bathroom. The master bedroom has a large outdoor bath set in the rocks for candlelight bathing under the stars. The Sultan`s House: Capacity 2-4 Pax: This Sultan`s house at Ol Lentille is a stone-built house designed in "Lamu" style under a huge roof thatched with twisted papyrus. It has fine plaster carving, and lavish furnishings, including a four-poster bed. The House has one enormous double bedroom, a huge sitting/dining room and a kitchen. The space of this House is such that it can be converted to provide a second (children’s') bedroom.
In "Campaign" style, the Ol lentille Colonel`s house seems truly to be the bush home of a well-traveled military man. With brass-bound furniture, oriental carpets, and a beautiful "Knole" sofa in front of an open fire you can feel a connection with a bygone era of comfort and style. The House has two double bedrooms, sitting and dining rooms, and kitchen. Each bedroom has a dressing room and a sunken bath. The courtyard has a plunge-pool.
The Eyrie house is perched at the top of our kopje in "African Retro" style. The Eyrie has one bedroom, a sitting and dining room with open fire and kitchen. It is seductively furnished. The circular bedroom has a gigantic round bed, and it is but a few steps to your own secluded outdoor double rock bath with views over our rugged hills to the deserts of the north. |
The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille, All four houses are fully self-contained with sitting room, dining room and kitchen and personal staff and have been sited to maximise guest privacy. Shared between the houses are the Library, Viewing Deck, Spa and Pool Dates: 4th January 2010
- 2nd January 2011 Activities included are: 1. Exclusive use of house, full board accommodation, all house wine and spirits, beer and soft drinks 2. Personal staff: butler, valet, askari and guide 3. Personal 4x4 vehicle 4. Laundry All activities within the conservation area: 1. Spa and Massage 2. Parcours jogging trail, 3. Croquet, Boules/Bocce/Petanque 4. Horse riding, camel walking 5. Mountain biking, quad biking, Archery 6. Guided walks, day or night 7. Game drives, day or night 8. Flying Doctors Temporary Membership EXTRAS 1. Premium wines, champagne, cigars 2. Staff Gratuities 3. Insurance
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