A cluster of cottages around a natural spring on the Loisaba Conservancy, overlooking Laikipia's open plains.
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Overview
Water on the Plateau
Built around one of Loisaba's few permanent natural springs, drawing wildlife close throughout the dry season.
Loisaba Lodo Springs takes its name from the natural spring at its centre, a permanent water source that draws elephant, buffalo and plains game close to camp, especially through Laikipia's drier months. Cottages are spread around the spring on the Loisaba Conservancy, a 56,000-acre private reserve known for its progressive conservation model and rare predator populations, including a healthy population of wild dog. The plateau setting, at altitude and away from the crowds of the Maasai Mara, gives Lodo Springs a slower, more contemplative pace.
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Cottages
56,000ac
Loisaba Conservancy
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Natural Spring
6,000ft
Elevation
Suites
Cottages by the Spring
Nine cottages spread around the natural spring, each with private views over the water.
Cottage — Loisaba Lodo Springs
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Spring-Facing CottagesEach cottage looks directly onto the natural spring where wildlife regularly gathers.
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Open-Fronted DesignCottages open onto private decks, blurring the line between indoors and the bush beyond.
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Plunge PoolsSelected cottages include private plunge pools overlooking the spring.
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Solar-Powered CampThe camp runs on solar power as part of Loisaba's wider conservation commitments.
Experiences
Laikipia, Untamed
Loisaba Conservancy is known for wild dog, night drives and genuinely uncrowded game viewing.
Wildlife
Wild Dog Tracking
One of the more reliable places in Kenya to encounter endangered African wild dog.
Night Drives
After-Dark Safaris
Loisaba permits night game drives, revealing a different side of the plateau's wildlife.
Activities
Walking & Horseback Safaris
Guided walking and horseback options across the open conservancy plains.
Dining
Dining by the Water
Meals are served overlooking the spring, with wildlife often visible while guests eat.
01The main dining deck overlooking the spring
02A campfire circle for evening drinks
03Bush breakfasts out on the plateau
04Private dining on request
Spring-Side Dining — Loisaba Lodo Springs
Location
Loisaba Conservancy
A 56,000-acre private conservancy on the Laikipia Plateau, north of Mount Kenya.
Located within Loisaba Conservancy on the Laikipia Plateau.
Known for wild dog populations and permitted night game drives.
Roughly a 45-minute flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport.
Often paired with Lewa or Samburu on a wider northern Kenya circuit.
Fly
A scenic 45-minute charter flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport to the Loisaba airstrip.
Drive
A longer 5-6 hour road transfer from Nairobi for those preferring to drive.
Arrive
Check-in from 12:00 with lunch by the spring before an afternoon game drive.
Laikipia Plateau
Water Draws the Wild In
A quieter, spring-fed alternative to the Mara, with some of Kenya's best wild dog sightings.