Lengishu
Borana Conservancy, Kenya
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.
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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Lengishu is for exclusive use only and allows guests total freedom to tailor their stay as they choose. From larger multi-generational families to intimate celebrations, Lengishu offers privacy at the heart of one of Kenya’s most successful rhino conservancies.
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When dining at Lengishu, great taste and sustainability go hand in hand. The delicious food, prepared by the experienced chef Sam, is created from organic produce sourced from nearby farms. Salads, herbs, and leafy greens are grown in the kitchen garden, which is tended by a dedicated team of gardeners and chefs. The wonderful kitchen team is dedicated to producing sustainable and delicious meals, catering to all dietary requirements and even the picky palates of little ones.
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Guests at the lodge can join conservancy rangers in their daily activities, which go beyond a typical bush walk. They can assist scouts in tracking and monitoring all rhinos each morning, often encountering elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife. This involves setting out on foot from various locations across Borana. Lengishu guests gain insight into the conservancy's behind-the-scenes work, learning how rhinos are tracked and identified, and meeting the dedicated team that protects them. The Borana Conservancy boasts the highest concentration of black and white rhino in Africa.
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When constructing the lodge, the primary aim was to minimise its environmental impact and seamlessly blend into its surroundings. The stones used were excavated from the site itself during the foundation work. Wooden beams and panels are crafted from teak and gum poles sourced from Kenya, while the walls are constructed from rammed earth or stone, and the floors feature a mix of stone and wood. The interiors are elegantly decorated in neutral tones with accents of red, paying homage to the MacHale family's Scottish heritage and the neighbouring Maasai community.
