Loisaba Star Beds

The most INCREDIBLE time at Elewana Star Beds. Unique experience, the loveliest staff, incredible food and amazing safari drives. Loved having access to the sister camp Elewana Springs to use their pool and the best massage I've ever had!

Loisaba is a private conservancy and Elewana is the only lodge operator in the park with three different lodges spread across the conservancy. We have stayed at all three and this was our second stay at Star Beds, the smallest, most intimate camp with only four "rooms". But don't let the small size of the camp fool you - the experience here is big! Star Beds is Samburu themed and Elewana hires folks from the local Samburu community. We enjoyed seeing John again (whom we met last year during our stay) and meeting Lebanayo - both live just outside of the Loisaba Conservancy. We were also thrilled to see Philip the manager again. Philip runs a great team but also fosters a relaxed sense of fun at Star Beds. The small team works long hours but are generous with their time. Chef Januaries creates incredible meals that integrate traditional Kenyan food, and eating under a sky full of stars is magical. Especially when the little genets stand up next to you! The "rooms" are open sided thatched roof shelters, but with luxurious rain showers, flush toilets, canvas wardrobes and outlets to charge your electronics! The fully netted beds are wheeled onto the deck at night, kitted with hot water bottles and so comfy that you'll doze off even if you're trying to stay awake to see the Milky Way sweep overhead. The high-end shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion are infused with herbs that smell great and naturally repel insects. Salad, our room steward, kept everything picture perfect for us. The great thing about Loisaba is that you can stay at all three lodges if you want but keep the same guide - that way they know what you've seen and what you haven't. It's a seamless transition and each lodge has a different feel - but they are all great. We requested Benson Gitau to be our guide as we had become friends the year prior when we stayed 7 nights at Loisaba. Benson is a terrific guide, knowledgeable, friendly and fun. During this stay, there was a leopard who took an impala within sight of our room. It was incredible to listen to the drama in the morning when hyena's sadly stole the impala from the leopard - all while we were safe and snug in our star bed. We had incredible game drives and saw the big five easily within the first couple of days. I know that it's a place were we will return.

I was a little nervous taking my 1st solo trip, let alone to Africa but it was the best vacation yet! I did not for a moment feel any discomfort traveling by myself no matter who i was with. I was told at the airport by guests leaving that I was lucky to get Jackson as my guide because he was the best and they weren’t lying. Jackson was pure gold from the moment i met him. He was extremely knowledgeable about everything from animals to birds to vegetation. Everything I saw in the Mara, i saw in Losaiba plus rhinos thanks to Jackson!! Because you spend so much time with your guide every day, they have a huge impact on your entire vacation. I highly recommend requesting Jackson before you arrive! My wonderful experience didn’t stop there. When i got to the star beds the entire staff made me feel like family. I have several dietary restrictions and Beltcher, the chef made me special meals that i could eat and were delicious every day! I miss his cooking even now that I’m back home. Phillip the manger does a phenomenal job with this camp! You will fall in love with the star beds, that is to be expected but you will also fall in love with the entire staff and the special meals/sundowners they do. They all gather to send you off after your stay and i loved them all so much that i gave each a hug and thanked them for taking such good care of me. Hands down this was my favorite camp of the 3 i visited on this trip! I am already planning a trip back and will be sure to stay here again!!

Staying in a star bed was a bucket list item for my husband while we were on our 13 day safari in Kenya. And, wow! Elewana Star Beds checked that box for sure. This is an intimate property with only 4 star beds & a main house. Our room overlooked the reservoir, with sounds of hippos & other safari friends serenading us all night. And the food was sensational! 10 out of 10 recommend!

This experience is not to be missed! Each room has been designed like a private tree house. The Lodge is quite unique and intimate. Our guide, Dalmaz, knew everything about Laikipia. Our drives were fascinating spotting cheetah brothers on the hunt and a pride of lionesses and six cubs. The privacy of the Loisaba Conservancy allows for traveling off-road and getting very close to the animals in secluded areas. You are with the animals in the wild. We felt like we were in another world and yet this area is just north of Nairobi. The village visit was memorable and we had an amazing bush breakfast by a Yellow Fever tree. Highly recommend getting a massage if you have the time.

Staying at Elewana Loisaba Star Beds was one of the highlights of my safari trip in Kenya. The staff was amazing! Veronica, Dalmas, Steve, Rafael, John, Phillip, Salad, Fisher, and all the staff behind the scenes made everything comfortable and I felt right at home. The food was delicious! Sleeping under the stars was marvelous! I was lucky to have clear nights so the stars were many and very bright. The rooms overlook a watering hole so you get to see (and hear) elephants, zebras, giraffes, and hipps from bed in the morning. The rooms are rustic but very comfortable and the experience of sleeping out in the open was enchanting! I highly recommend staying at Star Beds. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that you’ll never forget!