Overview
Lilayi is located on a private wildlife farm, bordering the Lusaka. It offers an incredibly delightful experience of a safari stay providing an environment of a luxury hotel. This farm has herds of antelopes, roans, Defassa waterbuck, sable, giraffe and tsessebe. It holds over three hundred species of birds and provides an exotic stay for enthusiasts. Lilayi offers a number of adventures including safari walks, game drives, horseback safaris and mountain biking. An incredible highlight nearby is the Elephant Nursery, where you experience these magnificent beasts from a raised viewing platform. The accommodation itself is a well-serviced, luxurious stay, and serves excellent food.
Highlights
- Within a 65 000 acre conservancy
- Birder’s paradise with 440 bird species
- Rare wildlife such as Grevy’s zebra
- Horse riding, camel trekking & walking safaris
- Designated World Heritage Site
- Picnics in Ngare Ndare Forest
Recent Press
Eco Tourism Kenya – Gold Eco-Rating 2013-2016
More Information
Location
Kenya, Laikipia
Type of Accommodation
Tented Camp
Comfort Level
Comfortable
Facilities
The Lilayi is a straw-roofed building, which blends well with its surroundings, providing an excellent ambiance for a safari adventure. Guests receive luxury, comfort, and excellent service. The lodge is equipped with a sophisticated restaurant, which serves delicious food. In addition, it has a separate and decorated lounge for cocktails, which connects to a verandah with an excellent viewing deck. The lodge also equips itself with fantastic gardens and a private swimming pool.
General Facilities
- Beauty or wellness therapist
- Wi-fi available
- Swimming Pool
- Bar
- Curio or Gift shop
- Laundry service
Dining
Lilayi’s restaurant serves extraordinary African cuisine, fused with contemporary food. These meals are prepared using fresh ingredients, including vegetables and herbs. All organic items are grown on the Lilayi’s private farm and the restaurant holds specialty in fresh game meat. Meals are complimented with fine wine for a dining experience, which is unmatched within the entire vicinity.
Rooms
Chalets
Chalets at the Lilayi are red brick and straw cottage like rooms, packed with amenities and facilities that allow guests to stay in comfort. Chalets have bedrooms with big open windows allowing the room to stay airy. They are equipped with four-poster king size beds, ceiling fans and mosquito netting. The chalets come with a separate lounge area, which opens onto a private deck. The deck and verandah of the chalet hold additional relaxing seating and overlook the farm. The chalet’s bathrooms have big limestone bathtubs and separate showers. The overall room provides Wi-Fi, an LED TV, coffee station and a mini bar to ensure that guests receive all services within their rooms for entertainment, relaxing or working.
Room Amenities
Safari Tent AMENITIES
- Private balcony
- En-suite shower only
Activities
- Bush dining
- Game drives
- Guided walks
- Cultural tours
- Camel-back safaris
- Day tours
- Horse riding
- Picnics