Lengishu
Borana Conservancy, Kenya
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Lengishu
Eco Lodges
Since november 2020
Since January 2024
Lengishu is an exclusive-use family home offering unparalleled luxury accommodation in Laikipia at the heart of Kenya’s 32,000 acre Borana Conservancy, one of the country’s most successful rhino sanctuaries. Lengishu is a certified Global Ecosphere Retreat®.
From the very beginning, the vision for Lengishu was to create an inspiring luxury safari home with a commitment to this eco-system as well as the people and wildlife who depend on it. This guided every element of the design, build and management. They are passionate about preserving the balance of the existing landscape in conjunction with Borana Conservancy and their neighbours. Lengishu is an exclusive-use property which can sleep twelve guests across four cottages dotted across a hillside surrounding a main house facing East and pool house facing West. Their guests are invited to do as much or as little as they please. Whether you’re looking for an action-packed itinerary or a gentle safari experience, Lengishu is a peaceful home base for action and relaxation.
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CONSERVATION
Lengishu is committed to contributing a ninth of Borana Conservancy’s core operational costs. These costs include a mobile health clinic, the training and wellfare of over 130 rangers, an education support programme, water safety programme and more.
Lengishu has established a green zone area around the house and planted over 320 trees with an additional 50 seedlings donated to a local school.
COMMUNITY
Supported over 150 girls in the local Lokuseru school with a sanitary pad programme
Lengishu has fenced and upgraded the kitchen of the local Lokuseru school and supports the Winds of Hope project who build community integration and empower people to lead self-sufficient, healthy and dignified lives with reduced vulnerability to HIV/AIDS and poverty.
CULTURE
Encouraging staff to share their traditional cultures while engaging guests to take part in local customs.
COMMERCE
Lengishu’s guests contributed over $200,000 USD in conservation fees alone in 2023.
Lengishu is completely solar powered and plastic free with an extensive recycling programme in place.
Lengishu’s Highlights
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