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KOIJA STARBEDS, LAIKIPIA

Location: Situated adjacent to the Loisaba Wilderness’ 60,000 acre private wildlife conservancy, on the edge of the Laikipia plateau, on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro river.

Description: A unique and delightful concept of sleeping under the stars in extreme comfort and enjoying a truly cultural experience. The Koija Starbeds, constructed from eco friendly wood and thatch, are cantilevered over the flowing river and accessed by a footbridge from the opposite bank.

Accommodation/Facilities: The word ‘unique’ is an understatement to describe the Koija accommodation facilities. One twin and two double platforms have four-poster beds that can be wheeled out onto the deck for a night under the stars. Each platform has an en-suite bathroom with a large camp-style shower.

Hosted By: The Starbeds are part of an exciting new joint venture between Loisaba and the Koija community. Hosted by the Koija community Mukogodo Maasai warriors.

Activities:

1. Walks with Samburu and Mukogodo Maasai warriors.

Accommodation: One family and two double platforms. Activities: walking, horse and camel riding, river rafting, cultural visits, fishing, game and bird watching. More Info: Loisaba Wilderness Cheli and Peacock

2. Horse and camel riding, and mountain biking.
3. Day and night game drives in customised open-top vehicles.
4. Bush breakfast, lunch, dinner and sundowners.
5. River rafting on the Ewaso Nyiro river (seasonal).
6. Cultural visits to Samburu and Mukogodo Maasai villages.
7. Fishing on the river and dams.
8. Bird watching – over 250 species recorded.

Optional Extras: Health spa beauty treatments, wines from the Loisaba cellar and French champagne.

Closed Season: Mid April to end of May.

Access: By daily schedule flight from Wilson Airport (Nairobi) to Nanyuki, followed by private charter flight direct to the Loisaba airstrip, or by road from Nanyuki (2½ hours). The Starbeds are accessed by foot, camel, horse or vehicle from Loisaba Wilderness.

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Koija Starbeds.

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A room at Koija starbed.