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The Story

Arijiju’s owner grew up in the bush, and built the house to ensure that his London-based family connect to their heritage, and learn to embrace and protect nature. Dedicated to conservation, Arijiju has been sustainably built and its tourism model funds local conservation projects.

Carved into the bedrock, Arijiju blends so discreetly into the landscape that it’s hard to spot, even from the air. Determined to make the house as unobtrusive as possible, the exact position of the house, anchored by views of Mount Kenya, was chosen so that each of the bedrooms gets an elaborate, equatorial lightshow at sunrise.

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The Setting

Far from the crowds of other safari spots, Laikipia is one of the last true bastions of wilderness, and the house was built using local timber and stone to tread as lightly as possible. At once contemporary and ancient, elemental and artisanal, its design was partly inspired by the monasteries of neighbouring Ethiopia. The living roof and roughhewn stone walls conceal five expansive suites, a cinema room, study, living room and dining room.
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THE PEOPLE

Arijiju is, principally, a family home and the people there are its heart. You feel it when you first visit, and every time you revisit. Our team of 24 resident staff – from knowledgeable guides and rangers to world-class chefs and butlers – are on hand at all times. Just wander to the kitchen to find the house managers, or message them, day or night.

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"A 21st century house built with 12th century craftsmanship... that feels ancient and wise, honest and elemental but also very contemporary."
PETER BROWNE
CONDE NAST TRAVELLER UK
"Although the house is surrounded by untamed nature, inside every detail has been considered, and then refined again.”
LISA GRAINGER
TIMES LUXX
“Possibly the most elegant house in Africa. Or maybe even the world.”
ALICE B-B
VANITY FAIR
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The Design

Every element has been considered and refined to create an air of unassuming elegance. Furniture handcrafted by local artisans, crumpled Belgian linen, heavy campaign desks and accents of leather combine: the effect is earthy and organic.
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Laikipia rolls north from Mount Kenya, across the equator and up to the semi-desert plains of the north.

  • Arijiju lies in the Borana Conservancy, a vast private game reserve within Laikipia, which rolls from Mount Kenya, across the equator and up to the semi-desert plains of the north.
  • Laikipia is home to the most mammals in East Africa and one of the country’s largest elephant populations, so you’ll spend daily safaris surrounded by the Big 5, from cheetah and prides of lion to striding giraffe and the iconic black and white rhino
  • The Borana Conservancy provides a vital wildlife corridor between Mount Kenya and the Northern wildernesses. It is the last stronghold of Kenya’s endangered black rhino.
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ENQUIRE
Please contact our reservations manager Rosemary on enquiries@arijiju.com

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