Lodo Springs
Lodo Springs is an exclusive luxury safari lodge set within the vast wilderness of Loisaba Conservancy on Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau. Perched along the edge of a dramatic escarpment, the lodge offers sweeping views across the rugged valleys and open plains of northern Kenya.
The lodge combines contemporary luxury with the raw beauty of the Laikipia landscape, providing an intimate safari experience within one of Kenya’s most progressive conservation areas.
With just a small number of private villas, Lodo Springs offers a high level of privacy and personalised service, making it an ideal choice for travellers seeking a refined safari experience away from busier wildlife destinations.
Location & Landscape
Lodo Springs lies within the 57,000-acre Loisaba Conservancy, an important conservation landscape located north of Mount Kenya.
The surrounding environment is defined by dramatic escarpments, open savannah, and dry river valleys that stretch toward the Mathews Range in northern Kenya. From the lodge terraces guests enjoy vast panoramic views across the conservancy.
Because Loisaba operates as a private wildlife conservancy, safari activities are flexible and visitor numbers remain limited, creating a far more exclusive safari atmosphere than in national parks.
Accommodation & Design
Lodo Springs features a small collection of spacious private villas positioned along the escarpment overlooking the valley below.
Each villa offers:
• Large private decks with expansive views
• Elegant interiors inspired by contemporary African design
• En-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers
• Personal butler service
• Private plunge pools in selected villas
The architecture blends beautifully with the surrounding landscape, allowing guests to experience both privacy and immersion in the wilderness.
Safari Experience
Safaris at Lodo Springs take place within the extensive Loisaba Conservancy, allowing guests to enjoy a wide range of safari activities rarely available in national parks.
Experiences may include:
• Guided game drives
• Night game drives
• Walking safaris with experienced guides
• Horseback safaris
• Camel safaris across the plains
• Cultural visits to local Samburu communities
Guests may also visit the nearby Loisaba Star Beds, one of Kenya’s most unique overnight safari experiences.
Because the conservancy is privately managed, safari vehicles often explore the landscape without encountering large numbers of other visitors.
Wildlife
Loisaba Conservancy supports an impressive diversity of wildlife.
Animals commonly encountered include:
• Elephant
• Lion and leopard
• Wild dog
• Reticulated giraffe
• Grevy’s zebra
• Buffalo and plains game
The conservancy forms part of a vital wildlife corridor connecting Laikipia with Kenya’s northern ecosystems.
When to Visit
Lodo Springs offers rewarding safari experiences throughout the year.
June – October
Dry season with excellent wildlife viewing conditions.
December – March
Warm weather and clear skies with beautiful views of Mount Kenya.
April – May / November
Greener landscapes with occasional rains and fewer visitors.
Because wildlife in Laikipia is largely resident, good sightings are possible in all seasons.
Insider Tips
• Lodo Springs offers one of the most private luxury lodge experiences in Laikipia.
• The lodge pairs beautifully with Lewa Wilderness or Borana Lodge for a varied Laikipia safari itinerary.
• Guests should not miss the opportunity to experience the Loisaba Star Beds, a remarkable open-air sleeping experience beneath the African sky.
Oloi Shorua Recommendation
Lodo Springs is ideal for travellers seeking an elegant and private safari retreat within the vast wilderness of Laikipia, combining exceptional views with flexible safari activities.
Plan Your Safari
Many journeys combine Laikipia with:
- Masai Mara Safari Lodges
- Samburu Safari Lodges
- Amboseli Safari Lodges
- Tsavo Safari Lodges
- Kenya Coast Lodges
- Masai Mara Conservancies
You can also explore:
At Oloi Shorua we design bespoke safari journeys that combine the finest lodges across Africa’s most remarkable wildlife landscapes. Speak with us to begin planning your safari.
The Oloi Selects view of Loisaba Lodo Springs
Lodo Springs is Elewana’s small lodge at Loisaba in Laikipia. Its main feature is that each room has its own vehicle.
At a glance
- Eight individual rooms with views toward Mount Kenya
- Each room has an Elewana Guest Ambassador and its own safari vehicle
- A field guide accompanies guests for the whole stay
- An infinity pool and bespoke game drives
Who it suits
Couples and families who want a vehicle of their own and a fixed guide, without sharing.
Who it does not suit
Guests who want a large social camp or a wide choice of rooms.
Its place in a route
A Laikipia stay that pairs with the Mara or Samburu.
Families
The lodge’s own page does not give a children’s policy. We confirm this in your quote.
Getting there
The lodge’s page does not list the airstrip. We confirm this in your quote.
What the rate usually excludes
Conservation fees and flights. We confirm this in your quote.
What we would choose instead
For a larger camp with family tents, we look at Loisaba Tented Camp.
Last checked against the property’s own information: October 2026. Details change, so we confirm them again when we quote your itinerary.