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Ol Jogi
Laikipia, Kenya · Independent · Grand Luxury
Ol Jogi is a private wildlife conservancy and exclusive-use home in the Laikipia region of Kenya, spanning tens of thousands of acres of savannah. The family's private home was opened to a small number of guests for exclusive-use stays in 2008, offering a highly personalised safari experience combined with hands-on wildlife conservation across the conservancy. The property was acquired by the Wildenstein family in 1977, and a rhino sanctuary was established there in 1980, followed by a Wildlife Rescue Centre in 1986 and a veterinary clinic in 1995, making it a significant private conservation operation.
- Opened 2008
- Neighborhood: Laikipia North
About Ol Jogi
- A private Wildenstein-family conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya, opened for exclusive-use guest stays in 2008.
History
Ol Jogi is a private wildlife conservancy and exclusive-use home in the Laikipia region of Kenya, spanning tens of thousands of acres of savannah. The property was acquired by the Wildenstein family in 1977, and a rhino sanctuary was established there in 1980, followed by a Wildlife Rescue Centre in 1986 and a veterinary clinic in 1995, making it a significant private conservation operation.
The family's private home was opened to a small number of guests for exclusive-use stays in 2008, offering a highly personalised safari experience combined with hands-on wildlife conservation across the conservancy.
The setting
54 km from Nanyuki Airfield.
Experiences
- Wildlife viewing from the house and watering hole — A watering hole in front of the house has a constant flow of wildlife, visible without leaving the home.
- Underground viewing tunnel to a hide — An underground tunnel runs from inside the house to a hide at the watering hole for close, safe views of buffalo and black rhino.
- Conservation guided experiences — Guided by experts in their field into the depths of conservation knowledge.
- Dining in the wilderness — Dining venues created in the middle of the wilderness, with a dedicated chef team and produce from local farmers and the property's gardens.
- Wildlife viewing in Laikipia — Wildlife viewing in Laikipia, described as having the most diverse species of large mammals on the planet.
- Bespoke activities — Activities not on the included list can be organised with advance notice.
Amenities
- underground tunnel from house to hide at watering hole
- verandah
- living room with large fireplace
- bar area
- TV room
- library
- games room with pool table
- table tennis
- entire 58,000-acre Conservancy for exclusive use
- spa therapists
- billiards and games room
- pool
- spa
- tennis court
- underground wildlife viewing tunnel
- wine cellar
Awards
- Robb Report 50 Greatest Hotels on Earth (2026)
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