Loisaba Lodge in the Northern Frontier

by: N. G. Maroa


On the edge of Kenya’s Northern Frontier, there’s an idyllic place to spend some days of your safari holiday in Kenya. Loisaba, a 61,000 acre privately owned ranch is a perfect choice and is equipped with Loisaba Lodge for guests to rewind.

The land is untamed African bush, full of an incredible diverse amount of game. As the land is privately owned there aren’t any game park rules to conform to, which means the safari visitor can get really close to wildlife in ways that would otherwise be impossible compared to the restrictions imposed by Game Parks.

Loisaba Lodge is centred on a massive former colonial home where the dining room, bar and a comfortable lounge are quite appealing. There are seven ensuite cottages each with their own veranda. The lodge is equipped with a modern swimming pool, a tennis court, petanque, and a superb spa. Unlike most other lodges Loisaba has almost everything you need to enjoy your holiday, and not just the basic comforts of a safari camp in Kenya.

Loisaba is a lovely lodge with a fantastic atmosphere to relax in, being all inclusive/soft drinks, beer, and wines. The game viewing is almost limitless, and the guides are amongst the best Safari Guides in Kenya.

There are a large number of activities available that include game viewing, game drives, bush walks with an armed guide, and without forgetting the facilities at the Lodge itself that include horse riding excursions, Camel trekking along the river, Quad biking, visits to the working cattle ranch, and also the local community village.

Loisaba also boasts of Koija & Kiboko Starbeds (ensuite) out on the ranch for guests wishing to spend a night in the open. Kiboko Starbeds are 20 minutes from the lodge and over look the dam; Koija Starbeds are 30 minutes away from the lodge and overlook the Ewaso Nyiro River. Each star bed is dramatically designed, on a handcrafted wooden raised platform, and partially covered with a thatched roof.

Loisaba is accessible only by chartered light aircraft, and its inaccessibility means you will not see other safari vehicles on your game drives. This is a plus and another reason that stays of less than three days are not recommended.

Loisaba is home to elephant, lion, leopard, that can roam free and without all the problems of human interference. There are other species that thrive in this environment including gerenuk, zebra, giraffe and varied birdlife species.

This is a true paradise in isolation, perfect for bush safari lovers.

About the Author:

Nyambosa N. Maroa writes for SAFARIWAGON located at www.safariwagon.blogspot .com.