Ol Jogi Ranch

The elegant lounge and dining areas, cosy reading nooks, a private cinema, and an intimate cocktail bar have a quirky blend of styles, from classic vintage safari to exotic Eastern opulence. For those who want to keep in touch, a study puts all the technology at your fingertips. Beautiful gardens wrap around a huge free-form swimming pool, a gym, tennis court and lavish spa. A photographic viewing hide is linked to the main lodge via a tunnel beneath the lawns.

Seven beautifully designed private cottages lie scattered beneath the huge trees, each with magnificent views over the plains, and on a clear day, Mount Kenya in the distance. All have a slightly different style and layout, and feature an eclectic mix of art collected over the years by the owner. Huge bedrooms are lavishly decorated, and there’s plenty of space for extra beds if needed. Charming en-suite bathrooms, walk-in dressing rooms and tranquil living areas make it hard to leave.

With a private vehicle and guide at your disposal day and night, the entire conservancy is yours to explore as you wish. There's a large predator population – including cheetah and African wild dog - and abundant plains game. Horse riding, bush walks and off-road scrambling are offered, as are helicopter flips and tours further afield if you've booked a longer stay. Visit the Wildlife Rescue Centre, hit the tennis court, cool off in the pool or enjoy a massage.