Elewana Loisaba Star Beds – Luxury Safari, Rates & Reviews

The African night sky has always inspired wonder — but at Elewana Loisaba Star Beds, you don’t just admire the stars, you sleep beneath them. As the sun sets over the vast Laikipia Plateau, your handcrafted four-poster bed is rolled out onto a raised wooden platform under the open sky. Cocooned in luxury linens, you drift to sleep to the chorus of crickets, distant lions, and the shimmering Milky Way above. This is safari at its most magical, intimate, and unforgettable.

Location: Loisaba Conservancy, Laikipia

Elewana Loisaba Star Beds are located within the 57,000-acre Loisaba Conservancy, a pioneering conservation landscape in northern Kenya. The camp sits above the Ewaso Nyiro Valley, with sweeping views of a wilderness where elephants, leopards, giraffes, and wild dogs roam. Staying here offers:

A private wilderness with minimal crowds
A rare chance to connect with both nature and local Samburu culture
Easy access to both Laikipia and Samburu ecosystems

Unique Accommodation

Unlike any other safari lodge, Loisaba Star Beds offers:

Handcrafted four-poster beds on wheels that can be rolled out onto open decks for a night under the stars
Spacious raised platforms with thatched roofs for privacy and comfort
Ensuite bathrooms with solar-heated hot water and modern amenities
Personalized service, with Samburu and Laikipia Maasai staff caring for guests
A dining area overlooking the valley for spectacular breakfasts and sundowners

It’s a blend of rustic adventure and discreet luxury, designed for couples, honeymooners, and safari purists seeking something truly unique.

Safari Activities

Guiding and Activities

Guests can enjoy both the magic of Star Beds and the adventures of Loisaba Conservancy:

Day & Night Game Drives in search of lions, leopards, elephants, and rare wild dogs
Walking Safaris with Samburu guides, offering cultural insight and wildlife tracking skills
Horseback & Camel Safaris, a distinctive Laikipia experience
Mountain Biking & Fishing in rivers and valleys across the conservancy
Cultural Visits to nearby Samburu villages
Star Gazing from your bed — the highlight of the experience

Rates and Booking

Elewana Loisaba Star Beds operates as an exclusive eco-lodge with all-inclusive luxury rates covering:

Accommodation in star-bed suites
Full board dining with soft drinks, wines, and spirits
Conservancy fees and community support initiatives
Shared safari activities including game drives and walking safaris

Rates are seasonal, with peak months in July–October and December–February. Advance booking is strongly recommended due to the camp’s limited number of rooms and high demand.

Guest Reviews

Travelers consistently describe Loisaba Star Beds as:

Unforgettable and romantic, especially for honeymooners
A once-in-a-lifetime experience, unlike traditional safari lodges
Seamlessly combining adventure and luxury
Supported by warm, knowledgeable Samburu staff
A highlight of their Kenya safari itinerary

Guests often note that the Star Beds are not just accommodation — they are an experience in themselves, rated among the most unique lodges in Africa.

Travel Information

Best For: Couples, honeymooners, adventurous travelers, stargazers
Recommended Stay: 1–2 nights (often combined with Loisaba Tented Camp for a full safari experience)
Getting There: 1.5-hour flight from Nairobi to Loisaba Airstrip, followed by a short transfer; also accessible by road from Nanyuki

Nearby & Similar Camps

In Laikipia

Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp – A sister property offering luxury tents and panoramic escarpment views
Borana Lodge – Elegant lodge on Borana Conservancy, ideal for rhino conservation safaris
Ol Lentille – Remote private villas with personalized service and cultural immersion

In the Maasai Mara

Angama Mara – Cliffside luxury with sweeping Mara views and top-notch service
Mara Plains Camp – Relais & Châteaux exclusive camp offering premier game viewing
Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp – A historic camp evoking the golden age of safari

In Samburu

Saruni Samburu – Villas perched on cliffs with commanding views of Kalama Conservancy
Sasaab Camp – Moroccan-inspired tented villas on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River
Elephant Bedroom Camp – An intimate riverside tented camp shaded by doum palms

Why Choose Elewana Loisaba Star Beds

For travelers seeking an experience that is as romantic as it is adventurous, Elewana Loisaba Star Beds offers something no other camp can: the chance to sleep beneath Africa’s dazzling night sky in total comfort and safety. With excellent reviews, all-inclusive rates, and its location in one of Kenya’s most exciting conservancies, it’s a must-do for those wanting a truly unique safari adventure.

Elewana Loisaba Star Beds Rates

NON-RESIDENT RACK RATES \| 4TH JAN 2025 TO 3RD JAN 2026
All rates are in U.S. Dollars and include service charge and VAT
		High	Mid	Green
Full board	Per person sharing	595	462
	Single room	887	687
	Family room	1,359	1,062
Game package	Per person sharing	795	662
	Single room	1,087	887
	Family room	2,059	1,762

Seasons:

High:-1st July to 31st Oct 20th Dec to 03rd Jan 2026
Mid:-4th Jan to 31st March 1st June to 30th June 1st Nov to 19th Dec
Green:-1st Apr to 31st May 2025-CLOSED

Full board (FB) Full board rates include accommodation, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), soft drinks, beer, house wines and selected spirits, teas, coffees and refreshments (on the property), and laundry services.

The rates exclude champagne, private cellar wines and premium spirits.

Game package (GP) Game package rates include full board package, scheduled and shared game drives, and activities including guided walking safari, horse riding or camel riding, sundowner and transfers to and from our designated airstrips.

The game package excludes champagne, private cellar wines and premium spirits.

Please check the Kenyan Park fee website for details on National Park, National Reserves & Conservancy fees as they are subject to change without notice.

Vehicle Code of Conduct- Only 4×4 vehicles which are shades of green or brown in colour are permitted on Loisaba Conservancy. Saloon vehicles and mini-buses are prohibited and exception

Applicable fees, levies and/or taxes to be added

Activities, excursions and extras (rates are per, person)
Activity (included in game package rates)	Adult	*( Child rates from 3 to 12 years)**
Scheduled and shared game drive, morning or evening	$120	$120
Guided walking safari, 2 hours (minimum of 2 guests)	$90	$90
Camel or Horse riding	$120	$120
Sundowners (minimum of 2 guests)	$75	$65
Bush breakfast or Lunch (minimum 2 guests)	$75	$65
Extras (excluded from the game package)
Exclusive use of a safari vehicle with driver guide per vehicle (Maximum of 6 guests)	$540	$540
Guided walking safari, 4 hours (minimum of 4 guests)	$115	$115
Night game drive for 2 hours (minimum of 2 guests)	$120	$120
E-Bikes (Maximum of 8 hours)	$110	$100
Mountain biking (escorted), 2 hours – Loisaba only	$64	$54
Anti Poaching Sniffer dogs experience	$40	$40
Extra lunch at the property or Picnic lunch hamper	$65	$55
Samburu Village visit, 3 hours – Purchased at camp	$50	$33
Picnic lunch box	$35	$30