A remote hideaway on the slopes of Mount Nyiro in northern Kenya.
Desert Rose Lodge was built to showcase Kenya's stunning Northern Frontier region. Perched some 1700 metres above sea level, the lodge is surrounded by the dense forest and jungle of Mount Nyiro's slopes, yet on the ground, there is nothing but semi-arid plains. The road leading up to the lodge (an exhilarating, twisting, heart-stopping track up a steep incline!) marks the beginning of your adventurous stay, and throughout, you'll be cared for by local Samburu staff. The only lodge in the region, and more remote than you can imagine, a stay at Desert Rose is remarkable in every way.
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Five cottages are built into the side of the mountain, each completely secluded from the other by natural vegetation, and the curvy stone walls seemingly part of the rock face. Inside, solid, hand-carved furniture furniture is complemented by eccentric details (think wooden hands holding loo paper and a fish to flush the loo!), and there are cane shutters to open the room up to the view. Bathrooms are open air and just as quirky, with carved basins, sumptuous sunken baths and polished floors. There are also two luxury tents to choose from with the same stellar view.
The beautiful, hand-carved furniture in the quirky rooms - every single piece was carved on site, at the top of the mountain!
Pop down to the lugga (seasonal stream) in front of the lodge, and read, sunbathe or snooze in the magical sun-trap spot.
Activities here aren't typically 'safari' but they are just as fun - camel trekking, rock climbing, flying safaris and walks with local peoples to name a few...
Desert Rose Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Desert Rose Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Desert Rose Lodge start from around $2K, or US$2K, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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