Poised on a rocky kopje, the Elewana Loisaba Star Beds command sweeping views over an undulating valley and a permanent waterhole. In the Loisaba Conservancy, northern Kenya. Which is a practical project in sustainable land use. Frequented by resident wildlife.
A team of traditional Samburu & Laikipiak Maasai warriors welcome and host you with their customary warm African hospitality.
Rising early to watch sunrise from your Star bed with a comforting hot beverage, the day ahead promises adventure. With a myriad of activities by which to experience Loisaba. A day of fun is rounded off with drinks by the log fire in the Star Beds lounge. Followed by a delicious shared dinner. Guest share their tales of the African bush at both. There is WiFi internet throughout the camp.
Elewana Loisaba Star Beds is a truly authentic and intimate African experience. “The biggest bedroom in the world, where the night sky is your ceiling and the hills in the distance are your walls”.
Unique to Loisaba, the Star Beds are a truly memorable African experience. Sleep under the endless African sky.
Elewana Loisaba Star Beds has 3 x en suite Double Star Bed Platforms with handcrafted four poster wooden beds. Each comprises a main area with a wardrobe, seating area, and safe which sits under a thatch roof. A large balcony extends out, and the Star Bed can either sit under the thatched roof of the accommodation or are wheeled out to rest under the night sky.
Sleep under thatch or on the deck under the stars
The open air bathrooms are designed around the rocky features of the kopje. They all have a unique layout with a plumbed shower offering piping hot solar-heated water, a basin, and a flush loo. As well as beautiful views over the valley below.
The en suite Family Star Bed platform has two double beds. These can be pushed out onto two separate platforms extending from the room. The arrangement is suitable for families with young children.
The Family Star Bedroom also features a sitting area, wardrobe, and safe. The bathroom is set slightly apart adjoined by a short undercover walkway.
Family Star bed
All the rooms can fit an extra single bed that can’t be rolled outdoors.
Laikipia Family Safari
Families are welcome at Elewana Loisaba Star Beds.
Some of the activities for children are:
Warrior training – Learning how to make a fire, throw a spear, and make a bow & arrow
Guided bush walks around camp
Horse riding and camel riding for older experienced children
Visit to sniffer dogs, with an anti-poaching demonstration
Mountain biking (over 12 years old)
Fishing
Visit to Samburu village
Children’s menu
Child Policy at Elewana Loisaba Star Beds
Children under 12 years
Free
Children 12 to 17.99 years
Child in own room
75% of the adult single room rate
Two children in own room
75% of the adult sharing rate per child
Three children in own room
75% of the adult triple room rate
Child sharing with 1 adult
50% of the per person adult sharing room rate
Two children sharing with 1 adult
50% of the per person adult sharing rate per child
Child sharing with 2 adults
25% of the per person adult sharing rate
Child policy applies at all the Elewana properties except Kilindi where there are no children allowed.
More info on Loisaba Conservancy
Loisaba is a 57,000 acre conservancy within Laikipia County. It is owned by Loisaba Community Trust. A Kenyan Trust committed to wildlife and ecological conservation. The Loisaba mission is to protect and enhance critical wildlife diversity, abundance, and habitat in the Loisaba landscape. Here there are no game park rules, no caged animals, and none of the constraints of western life.
It sits on the western edge of one of Kenya’s most important elephant movement corridors. While concurrently supporting sustainable livestock production and improving the lives of neighboring communities. The local Samburu and Maasai people are full partners in the project so your visit not only conserves the environment but also pays for the education and welfare of the people who call this remote and magnificent region home. This basic premise infiltrates every part of the ranch.
Home to elephants, a healthy population of lions, the rare wild dogs, and an abundance of other species, Loisaba is a prime example of successful collaboration between conservation, communities, ranching, and tourism.
Loisaba is not just a holiday destination of natural beauty and infinite variety. It is a practical project in sustainable land use.
Activities
Visitors to Loisaba have a myriad of activities to experience the wildlife and landscape on many different levels. Besides the normal safari activities like game drives and bush walks, there are many other activities. These include horse riding, camel trekking, fishing, mountain biking, cultural visits to Samburu villages, and visits to the anti-poaching sniffer dogs.
More information on activities at Loisaba Star Beds ↓
Game Driving Day and Night
Loisaba boasts a fleet of custom designed Land Rover safari vehicles for game driving both day and night. The guides of Loisaba are all KPSGA Bronze and Silver rated and have intimate knowledge of the wildlife and the culture of the area.
Loisaba’s abundant wildlife across its rolling landscape is truly wild. It is huge and you could take months exploring this land and you’d never encounter the same view twice. We can assure you that you will see the most extraordinary natural wonders. Spectacular animal life that is wild, free, and exhilarating to observe. And a kaleidoscopic variety of birds, both endemic and migratory.
Loisaba is a corridor of an elephant migration route and holds a healthy population of lions. As well as notable northern species such as the Grevy zebra, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich. Loisaba is one the best places in East Africa to see Wild Dog.
All game drives are included in the Game Package.
Cheetah ChaseReticulated Giraffe
All Elewana open game drive vehicles have individual armrests, elevated seats with pockets, and ample legroom. Seats have added padding for superior guest comfort. With a fridge full of cold drinks.
Photographic Safari
The vehicles are suitable for both amateur and professional photographers. Other features specific to photographers include:
Retractable windscreens to afford 360 degree views.
Bean bags in the vehicle to assist photographers to steady their camera.
Extra padded bags, pillowcases, etc can be provided to assist photographers with camera storage.
Guides are familiar with the wildlife movements and can assist the photographer to get the best possible shot by positioning the vehicle in the best place.
Exclusive Use Safari
Guests can enjoy an exclusive-use vehicle with experienced driver-guide for the day. Should guests wish to stay out all day, this exclusive-use vehicle includes the option of a picnic hamper.
For keen photographers, seats can be removed to allow for additional space for photographers to move around. The two front seats can be replaced with a mattress for photographers that want low angle shots.
Exclusive Use (per Game Drive Vehicle)
2026 and 2027
1 – 2 people
$540
3 – 4 people
$300
5+ people
Free
Guided Bush and Bird Walks
Leaving the car behind for a bush walk allows an up close and intimate experience of nature. Take a walk with one of Loisaba’s excellent guides, learn how to recognize animal signs and tracks, and appreciate the smaller creatures and flora of Africa. All while enjoying the surroundings at a slower pace.
Guided Bush Walks are included in the Game Package.
Horse Riding
Horse riding provides a chance to experience wildlife from a different perspective. Trotting through herds of zebra, impala or giraffe is an exhilarating experience. Loisaba’s horses are bush raised and trained. This allows you to get close to the wildlife.
Horse riding normally lasts for 2 hours. Only riders with experience can partake in this activity.
Horse riding
Camel Trekking
Camels are a sight synonymous with Kenya’s northern regions. Enjoy a ride on a traditional mode of transport along the Ewaso Nyiro River or across the plains.
Camel trekking normally lasts for 2 hours.
Cultural Visits
Visit a local village to learn about the Samburu people and their culture. The Samburu are well known for their colorful and impressive dress.
Cultural visit
Loisaba Sniffer Dogs
Loisaba Conservancy has a dedicated anti-poaching team, comprising sniffer dogs and their human handlers. Visit the team and learn about their day to day training and activities, and also view an anti-poaching demonstration in action.
Mountain Biking
For some excitement and adrenaline, take a mountain bike and your guide and explore some of the biking trails around Loisaba Conservancy on two wheels.
Fishing
If you are a fishing enthusiast, we have some great dams for both catfish and tilapia! We include a short game drive to the dam, where you may see hippos and other wildlife.
Fishing
2026 and 2027 Experiences & Activities (US$ per person)
On Game Package
On Full Board Package
Scheduled and Shared Game Drives, Twice Daily
Incl
$220
2 hr Guided Walking Safari with Professional Guide
$90
4 hr Guided Walking Safari with Professional Guide
$115
2 hr Guided Horse or Camel Back Safari | Min. 2 guests **
Incl
$120
Night Game Drive | Min. 2 Max. 6 Guests
Anti-poaching Sniffer Dogs Experience | Min. 2 Max. 6 guests
$40
E-Bikes (escorted) | 4 hrs max per stay
Incl
Mountain Biking (escorted) | 4 hrs max per stay
Helicopter Safari
On request
Airstrip Transfer | Loisaba (per vehicle)
Incl
$120
** Min age is 12 years
Experiences and activities are subject to availability, and weather conditions.
Getting there
There are daily flights departing from Nairobi. Loisaba airstrip is a 1hr flight from Wilson Airport (Nairobi). It is a 15 minute drive from the airstrip to Loisaba Star Beds.
We can arrange private charters or road transfers from anywhere in Kenya.
Elewana Loisaba Star Beds Accommodation Rates
Loisaba Star Beds offers either full board or ‘game package’ rates.
2026 Loisaba Star Beds Rates
Full Board
Game Package
Mid Season:
1st to 30th June
Per person sharing
$494
$694
Single room
$742
$942
Family Suite
$1142
$1885
High Season:
1st July to 31st October
Per person sharing
$655
$855
Single room
$982
$1182
Family Suite
$1495
$2265
Mid Season:
1st November until 19th December
Per person sharing
$494
$694
Single room
$742
$942
Family Suite
$1142
$1885
High Season:
20th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027
Per person sharing
$655
$855
Single room
$982
$1182
Family Suite
$1495
$2265
2027 Loisaba Star Beds Rates
Full Board
Game Package
Mid Season:
4th January to 31st March
Per person sharing
$529
$729
Single room
$794
$994
Family Suite
$1,199
$1,979
Green Season:
1st April to 31st May
Closed
Mid Season:
1st to 30th June
Per person sharing
$529
$729
Single room
$794
$994
Family Suite
$1,199
$1,979
High Season:
1st July to 31st October
Per person sharing
$701
$901
Single room
$1,052
$1,252
Family Suite
$1,570
$2,378
Mid Season:
1st November until 19th December
Per person sharing
$529
$729
Single room
$794
$994
Family Suite
$1,199
$1,979
High Season:
20th December 2027 to 3rd January 2028
Per person sharing
$701
$901
Single room
$1,052
$1,252
Family Suite
$1,570
$2,378
The Family Suite rate is for 2 x adults and 2 x children.
The first single room in any booking will not incur a single room supplement. Any additional single rooms in the same booking will be charged at the full single room rate. Except when a booking contains more than 3 single rooms. Any additional single rooms beyond the first 3 single rooms will be charged at the double room rate.
The full board rates include:
Accommodation,
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Soft drinks, house beers, house wines and selected house spirits, teas, coffees, and refreshments (on the property).
Laundry services.
Game Package rates include:
Game package rates include the full board package, PLUS
Scheduled and shared game drives.
Activities including guided walking safari, bush sundowners, camel or horse riding, fishing, mountain biking.
Transfers to and from designated airstrips.
The transfer / game drive to the conservancy headquarters and cultural visit are also included. You just pay a small fee to the community / Loisaba’s anti-poaching activities.
All rates exclude:
All drinks on full board. Premium drinks on game package rates and full board.
Any additional meals (early arrivals/late departures).
Transfers (other than to/from designated airstrips).
Flying doctors medical evacuation insurance.
Flights and airport taxes.
Gratuities.
Park or reserve fees, conservancy fees, and camping fees, as applicable.
Elewana Loisaba Star Beds Accommodation Special Offers
Please note: check with us as offers change and some are valid for short times etc.
Offers cannot be combined with any other offer / discount and are subject to availability.
They are applicable on accommodation rates only.
Elewana Circuit Discount
Loisaba Star Beds is part of the Elewana Collection. This collection of luxury boutique lodges, camps, and hotels are all in iconic locations across Kenya and Tanzania. Stay longer at any combination of these properties and get great discounts.
Elewana Circuit discount
1st January to 30th June 2026 and
1st November to 19th December 2026
6+ nights
10%
8+ nights
15%
10+ nights
20%
1st July to 31st October 2026 and
20th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027
Only pay for 3 nights. Your 4th night is on us between 5th January – 31st May 2027 or 1st November to 19th December 2027! That’s a 25% discount!
Valid at all Elewana properties as detailed in above circuit discount offer except Arusha Coffee Lodge and Kilindi Zanzibar.
Pay 4 Stay 5
Unwind a Little Longer: Book 4 consecutive nights at a single property or at a combination of Elewana lodges and enjoy the 5th night complimentary. For travel dates between 5th January – 31st May 2027 or 1st November to 19th December 2027. That’s a 20% discount!
This offer can be redeemed at all Elewana properties, excluding Arusha Coffee Lodge and Kilindi Zanzibar.
Returning Guests
Elewana rewards its returning guests with a 5% discount on accommodation rates on top of any other special offer. Along with 20% off all Spa Treatments (where available).
It can be combined with any other special offer.
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