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Tassia Lodge

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About Tassia Lodge

A magical camp that captures the soul of the African bush and its people
On a bluff overlooking an acacia valley in the 60,000-acre (24,200-hectare) Lekurruki Community Ranch in central Kenya, Tassia Lodge elegantly captures the essence of this country and its people. Things are stripped back here – don't come looking for the Big Five (though rhino, elephant, leopard and lion can be seen); don't expect action-packed game drives (though you may well get one); don't anticipate an opulent five-star stay (though food is excellent and the furnishings tasteful). Instead, visit Tassia for a pure experience of Africa, with guided bush walks led with knowledge and passion by manager Martin Wheeler's incredible team.
Laikipia , Kenya
From $1K per person/per night
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6 Rooms
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The property

Moulded onto a rocky bluff above a broad valley, the lodge's structures almost disappear into the landscape. The architecture is astonishing, combining thatched roofs and barely there rock walls to highlight the main feature – the view. The central lounge incorporates several seating areas with broad sofas perfect for full-body lazing. There's a well-stocked bar and a dining area, though meals shift, often happening under the stars. The decor is subtly Moroccan, and the pool enjoys the same valley views.

The rooms

Six spacious rooms continue the trend of embracing the outdoors, with open sides, though all are extremely private and secure. Inside, all incorporate a luxuriously large bed draped with mosquito netting, a seating area and a large en-suite bathroom with a shower. Two of the rooms are family-friendly, with space for an extra bed. The use throughout of natural colours, stone floors and walls and rustic wooden furniture means that the rooms are elegantly understated but lack no crucial comfort.

Activities

Walks are the primary activity (there's just one game-viewing vehicle) and vary in length and emphasis. Treks with Martin focus on tracks and searching for game; those with a local guide incorporate information about the people, plants, animals and Masai history (ask to see the caves where people once lived). Visit a local village, investigate one of Tassi's community projects, see Martin's rehabilitation centre for birds of prey, or arrange a night-time camel safari and bush sleep-out (extra cost).
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How to book Tassia Lodge

How do I book Tassia Lodge?

Tassia 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 Tassia 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Tassia Lodge?

Stays at Tassia Lodge start from around $1K 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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