Laragai House

Luxurious Private House in Borana Ranch Laikipia, Kenya

(Laragai House is located in Borana Ranch, Laikipia – situated 17 miles north of the equator and 6000ft above sea level. Laragai has panoramic views into the Northern Frontier District, across the ranch and up to Mount Kenya. Laragai is a 4-hour drive from Nairobi and a 1-hour drive from Nanyuki. By air from Nairobi, you land in the neighboring Lewa Downs (1-hour drive from Laragai). Laragai House has an airstrip on Borana for charter flights, a 10-minute drive from the house. Laragai also has its own helicopter landing site)

Laragai House

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Laragai House was built on Borana Ranch by two brothers, the Lords Valentine and Michael Cecil, who were looking for the perfect country retreat outside Nairobi. On the edge of an escarpment looking across the plains to the Northern Frontier District, the views from Laragai are stupendous with Ol Olokwe Mountain dominating the horizon and Mt Kenya looming in the clouds to the south. Laragai is situated on Borana Ranch, a 35,000-acre wildlife rich, private, working cattle ranch, 16 miles from the equator, adjacent to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. It is built on the Mokogodo Escarpment overlooking the Northern Frontier. Over 300 species of birds and a wide diversity of wildlife inhabit this area.

In its time this extraordinary house was the most opulent in Laikipia. Antiques were brought over from Ireland, china from London and furniture from Rajasthan. Today Laragai’s new owners have spared no effort in re-creating its former glory and the result is a wonderful tapestry of styles and textures, describing the property’s history whilst providing the most elegant luxury which gives Laragai its utterly unique appearance. The house accommodates ten in extreme comfort and there is plenty more room for children and nannies or safari guides. Laragai originally a large family house has now been made available to visitors. Grandeur, opulence and splendor describe this sumptuous house – everything is there to ensure you have a totally unforgettable experience. The house is booked on an exclusive-use basis, which also means that children are very welcome.

Laragai House is booked on an exclusive basis for a minimum of 6 guests. There are 6 large double rooms, 4 of which have large double beds and 2 of which have twin beds ( for kids). Laragai House is set in magnificent splendor within a rich and colorful garden. A heated swimming pool with a deck overlooks a small dam, which attracts herds of elephants, buffalo and often prides of lion. Laragai has eight bedrooms: four luxurious double rooms & two twin rooms complete with spacious en-suite bathrooms plus two children’s twin rooms sharing a bathroom. The two master bedrooms have fireplaces. Total capacity: 16 guests. Guide rooms: A double room is available in the manager’s house.

Laragai House Activities:

* Game drives, and night drives to see the nocturnal birds and animals
* Relax in a ‘blind’ and let the wildlife come to you

* Culture drives to a nearby Masai village

* Game walks with experienced guides
* Mountain biking on giant Iguanas
* Bush meals and sundowners

* Horse riding

Laragai House Optional Extras:
* Visits to the adjacent Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, to see the endangered Grevy Zebra, Black and White Rhino

* Masseuse and beauty therapy using home produced organic essential oils

* Helicopter expeditions up Mount Kenya and beyond
* Visits to Kisima Farm and the floriculture project
* Cultural excursions

* Fly Camps

Laragai House Accommodation Rates/Prices

Notes

* Helicopter excursions on request
* Cultural Visits 20 US Dollars per head

* Children under five years of age are free of charge

* Visits to Kisima floriculture project 60 US Dollars per person

* Riding and Fishing Excursions to the lakes up Mt Kenya on request
* Exclusive use of vehicle (subject to availability) 250 US Dollars per day

* Guides (Local & Non-resident) 80 US Dollars /120 US Dollars per person per day
* Overnight riding safaris including fly camping & visits to nearby lodges - on request

* Transfers to/from Tassia 200 US Dollars per vehicle (Maximum 6 Guests) one way
* Transfers to/from Nanyuki 250 US Dollars per vehicle (Maximum 6 Guests) one way
* Transfers to/from Il Ngwesi 70 US Dollars per vehicle (Maximum 6 Guests) one way
* Fly Camping 150 US Dollars per person per night on top of room rate (minimum 2 Guests)

* Visits to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy 90 US Dollars per adult and 45 US Dollars per child below 12 years

Laragai House Accommodation Rates/Prices are inclusive of:

* Tennis

* Laundry

* Horse Riding

* Swimming Pool

* Mountain Biking

* Guided Bush Walks

* Selected house spirits

* Sundowner excursions

* Local airstrip transfers
* Full Board accommodation

* Game Drives - Day & Night

* Soft drinks, beers, house wines

Laragai House Accommodation Rates/Prices are Exclusive of:

* Champagne
* Cellar Wines
* Fly Camping
* Cultural visits
* Visits to Kisima

* Premium Spirits

* Exclusive use of vehicle
* Visits to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
* Gratuities & anything of a personal nature

* Conservation Fees: 90 US Dollars per adult per night & 45 US Dollars per child per night