Sosian Lodge, Laikipia

Location

Sosian is a 24,000acre private conservancy and working ranch, that sits on the equator at 5700ft. We are 80km from Nanyuki town, in West Laikipia. With views of Mt Kenya and the expansive Laikipia Plateau to explore, Sosian is located in one of Kenya’s premier wilderness areas. 

Camp Information

Sosian, the Samburu word for ‘Wild Date Palm’, combines comfort with wilderness; ideal for those looking for a unique and intimate bush experience. With an abundance of wildlife, including elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hippo, giraffe as well as many rare species such as wild dog, Grevy’s zebra and Jackson’s hartebeest, guests may enjoy a fantastically private wildlife viewing experience. With more than 250 species of birds, this is also a birders paradise. 

Sosian is personally hosted by a highly experienced team of managers and local staff, who create an effortlessly warm and relaxed atmosphere, making you feel right at home. Days are tailored to each individual guest with a vast array of safari activities on offer. We pride ourselves on offering our guests the chance to experience the real side of Africa. 

Accommodation

Guests are accommodated in an elegant 1940’s ranch house that has been beautifully renovated. Within the lodge gardens are 3 cottages each with 2 separate bedrooms. There is more space for children if needed, in the family cottage, which has a further interconnecting room to sleep another three children, with their own bathroom. All the rooms are en suite and have their own private verandas. 

There is also a larger and more private honeymoon cottage, known as the Italian Cottage, built by Italian artisans. In total, Sosian can sleep up to 16 guests. 

There is also a swimming pool, tennis court, stable yard and an organic vegetable garden. Sosian is well known for its delicious home cooking using fresh ingredients from the garden. 

Activities

• Day and night game drives in fully equipped custom-designed Land Cruisers
• Bush breakfasts/brunches, dinners and sundowners
• Fly camping (with or without horses)
• Horse riding (1-3 hour guided rides. Longer riding safaris available on request).
• Camel treks
• Walking (1-3 hours with an armed guide).
• Fishing (course fishing in the dams and rivers for catfish, barble and tilapia)
• River kayaking, tubing and waterfall jumping
• Cattle ranching (join the ranch manager for a morning to learn about ranching in Kenya)
• Swimming pool & tennis court 

Rates for 4 night package ( offer period 1 Nov – 15 Dec 2021)

Adult: USD 1650 per person sharing in a double room

Teen ( 12-17 yrs): USD 1245 per teen sharing in a double room

Child (4-11 yrs): USD 825 per child sharing in a double room

Rates Include

• Rates include full board accommodation.
• Day and night shared game drives.
• Guided safari walks.
• Camel Treks
• Fly camping ( without horses)
• Fishing
• Ranching activities
• Meals including Bush breakfasts, picnic lunches, sundowners and bush dinners
• House-wines, spirits, beer, soft drinks (Except Champagne)
• Laundry.
• Sosian airstrip transfers.
• Sosian community project, school and clinic visits
• Check in 11 am. check out 10 am

Rates Exclude

• Conservation fees of approximately USD 120 per adult , USD 90 per teen &  USD 60 per child. All fees are per person per night.
• Late departure ( after 12 pm); USD 60 per adult, USD 40 per teen & USD 30 per child ( includes lunch and morning activities).
• Overnight fly camp with Horses; $100 per rider per night and must be pre-booked.
• Loisaba Airstrip transfer (50 mins one way); $110 per vehicle (7-seater) Includes $50 Loisaba entrance fee.
• Nanyuki Airstrip transfer (2hrs one way); $250 per vehicle (6-seater)
• Exclusive use of vehicle. USD 350 per day.
• Local Taxes
• NB: All rates are subject to change and will be charged at the prevailing rates at the time of booking.

Seasons

Mid season: 03 Jan – 30 Apr, 01-30 Jun, 01-30 Sep, 01– 19 Dec 

High season: July, August & October 

Peak Season: 20 December – 02 January 

Access

There are daily scheduled flights to/from Nairobi and the Masai Mara, from Loisaba and Nanyuki airstrips (Sosian will transfer to/from both, at extra cost). 

Private charters (Sosian has its own airstrip 10 minutes from the lodge). 

5 hours by road from Nairobi (4×4 recommended).