11 Days Wild Outposts Expedition

Surrounded by green valleys and hills, The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille sits on the northern escarpment of Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau within 40 000 acres of untamed wilderness – meaning you have three times the size of Manhattan to explore! With its elegant, tasteful decor complementing the beauty of distant Mount Kenya and Ol Olokwe Mountain, this luxurious establishment makes for a comfortable and unique safari retreat where all activities are completely private.

The four spectacular villas are ideal for couples or honeymooners, and your private butler will ensure any and every comfort you may want is instantly to hand.

When you are not out on a nature walk or game drive, unwind on a lounger next to the large infinity swimming pool or retreat to the stately library where the rows of books create an ambience of peaceful seclusion. Embark on game drives, led by trained and knowledgeable Maasai guides, to spot the huge variety of wildlife that populates the area. Guided walking safaris are also offered, and provide a unique way to discover the finer details of the environment. And after a long day, Visit Ol Lentille’s exclusive spa, where professional therapists will perform revitalising treatments on your mind and body.

Nestled in the valley between the dramatic slopes of Mount Kenya and the rolling peaks of the Aberdare Mountains lies the tranquil Solio Lodge. The sole safari lodge located in the Solio Reserve this fantastic retreat has access to a diverse and flourishing population of wildlife. With just five contemporary and spacious rooms, guests can expect exclusivity. Each suite boasts floor-to-ceiling windows that unveil the conservancy’s dramatic landscapes. Spacious sitting rooms offer the perfect setting to unwind after an adventure-filled day and, in the cooler evenings, a roaring fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere. Lovely ensuite bathrooms feature double sinks an inviting bathtub and a shower.

The lodge’s location and design make it ideal for a first encounter with the wilderness, or to recoup after a busy safari. For those seeking to unwind, soothing spa treatments are available in the comfort of your suite. The reserve also offers a feast of diversions for the active guest. These range from: walking, mountain-biking and twice-daily game drives to horseback riding and trout fishing in the Aberdare Mountains.

If you’ve seen the film ‘Out of Africa’, a safari to the golden-hued savannah of the Masai Mara is probably near the top of your bucket list. And where better to go than the famous spot where Meryl Streep gazed longingly at a rugged Robert Redford? This is Angama Mara, sited on that very kopje, high in the hills of the Oloololo Escarpment with a view so everlasting it’s startling. Designed by Silvio Rech, a man who just ‘gets it’ when it comes to lodge design and run by Nicky Fitzgerald of &Beyond fame, this is the stuff of your wildest, most romantic and evocatively perfect safari dreams.

Angama Mara is split into two separate camps, each built on its own kopje and each consisting of 15 tents. There are four family suites in total (two per camp) and children up the age of 12 may share a triple-bed tent.Each canvas tent as a 10m / 33ft wide front window that leads from the 70sqm / 750sqft interior onto the 35sqm / 375sqft deck. All beds are extra-length king-sized and all suites can be reconfigured with twin beds. Rooms are equipped with fans, personal bars, safes, emergency sirens (the camp is unfenced to allow game to wander through), binoculars and a butler’s lobby. The en suite bathrooms have tubs, showers, separate toilets, twin vanities and hairdryers.