Elewana has opened a new luxury tented camp on the site of the former Loisaba Lodge in the Loisaba Conservancy, Kenya.
Loisaba Tented Camp comprises six spacious ensuite tents (three double, three convertible twin/double) as well as three family combinations each consisting of two ensuite tents with an adjoining walkway.
There is also a Private Residence, which houses three ensuite tents (one family combination and one convertible tent) complemented with a private bar, dining area and infinity pool.
Every room in Loisaba Tented Camp enjoys views stretching across the Laikipia Plains to Mount Kenya. The 56 000 acre Loisaba Conservancy spans three eco-systems offering a variety of landscapes and game viewing, including the opportunity to see the rare Northern species including reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra. According to Elewana, it is also one of the best places in East Africa to see wild dog.
Activities include bush walks, mountain biking, camel riding, lion tracking, horse riding (for experienced riders), fishing, local village excursions and the opportunity to spend a morning with the resident sniffer dogs, Warrior and Machine.
Typical dishes at the restaurant include a duo of carrot and beetroot soup with basil oil and sour cream, or deep fried brie with cucumber and mango pickle followed by pea and lemon risotto with grilled baby leeks and poached egg, or crispy pork belly with roasted beets, glazed baby onions and whole grain mustard sauce.
The Elewana Collection is also now managing Loisaba Star Beds. June 2015 saw the completion of a $150 000 refurbishment of the Star Beds. The upgraded Star Beds now consist of four accommodation platforms (previously there were three), including one family skybed and a new dining area with a stargazing platform. Guests at the Loisaba Starbeds and Loisaba Tented Camp have the entire conservancy to themselves.
Elewana has been chosen by Loisaba Conservancy, with support from The Nature Conservancy (TNC), to partner with it in the development and management of its primary tourism assets in this critically important conservation area.
Commenting on the partnership, Karim Wissanji, Elewana’s CEO, said, “The partnership with The Nature Conservancy highlights Elewana's passion and commitment to conservation, one that is reflected in its support (financial and otherwise) for this exciting new project; a project that sits at the very heart of TNC's community, wildlife and land conservation philosophies and their important collaboration with tourism."
