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&Beyond Suyian Lodge
Nanyuki, Laikipia County, Kenya · andBeyond · Grand Luxury
Fourteen open-fronted suites cling to a rocky escarpment above the Ewaso Narok River, with Mount Kenya framing the horizon at andBeyond Suyian Lodge, which opened in July 2025 on a former cattle ranch in Kenya's Laikipia region. The lodge sits inside a 17,806-hectare (44,000-acre) unfenced conservancy, developed with Space for Giants, that shelters elusive melanistic leopards and African wild dogs alongside Samburu-guided game drives, horseback safaris, and helicopter flights over the Rift Valley.
- 14 rooms
- Opened 2025
- Rooms from 1,938 sq ft (180 m²)
About &Beyond Suyian Lodge
- Suyian's 14 open-fronted suites sit on a former working cattle ranch turned 17,806-hectare (44,000-acre) unfenced conservancy in Kenya's Laikipia region.
- The conservancy shelters melanistic (all-black) leopards, one of the rarest color variants of the species, along with Grevy's zebra and African wild dogs.
- The lodge opened in July 2025 as a conservation partnership between andBeyond and Space for Giants.
- It was named among the best new hotels of 2025 by Conde Nast Traveller, the Telegraph, and World's 50 Best.
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,938 sq ft (180 m²).
History
&Beyond Suyian Lodge opened in July 2025 as a conservation-focused partnership between &Beyond and Space for Giants on a former cattle ranch. The lodge is situated on a 44,000-acre private conservancy in Kenya’s Laikipia region, providing a sanctuary for rare species like melanistic leopards and wild dogs. Its 14 suites are perched on a rocky escarpment overlooking the Ewaso Narok River and the distant silhouette of Mount Kenya.
Restaurants and bars
- Samburu Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Twice-daily safari game drives — Twice-daily drives led by &Beyond guides, seeking rare Laikipia specials such as Beisa oryx, striped hyena and black leopard.
- Night game drives — Afternoon drives can be extended into night game drives, with guests back at the lodge by 21h00.
- Guided nature walks — Guided walks through Suyian Conservancy to see elusive creatures, animal tracks and plant life; weather dependent.
- Horseback riding safaris — Expert-guided rides across the plateau; experience required, pre-booked at the lodge; ages 16 and older.
- Camel experience — Meet local herdsmen at the camel camp, walk alongside the camels and possibly assist with milking; ages 16 and older.
- Active ranching — Walk cattle with Suyian's herders and guide on rotational grazing rounds of roughly 2,500 to 3,000 cattle; ages 16 and older.
Amenities
- Twice-daily game drives in Suyian Conservancy
- Guided nature walks with expert Samburu guides
- Helicopter flights over the Great Rift Valley and Mount Kenya
- Active ranching experiences with local herders
- Horseback riding safaris through vast wilderness
- Wellness center offering yoga, meditation, and quiet observation
- Butler service
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