Kioja Star Beds, Loisaba

Kioja "Star Beds" Lodge

The Star Bed concept is a Loisaba innovation where guests can sleep out under the stars in rustic comfort. There are two star bed camps on the Loisaba ranch and both are community run. ‘Kioja’ Star Beds is the newest and is a partnership venture between Loisaba and the Laikipiak Massai people from the Koija community.

The ‘Kiojo’ Star Beds are located on the banks of the Ewaso N’giro River and its rooms are sited above the flowing river below. The camp is reached by a footbridge from the opposite bank.

Each Star Bed has been dramatically designed and consists of a handcrafted wooden raised platform, partially covered with a thatched roof. Homemade ‘Mukokoteni’ (uniquely designed bed on wheels’), can either be wheeled onto the open deck area for a night under the stars, or left under the shelter of the roof. All the beds are a ‘four-poster’ design with insect netting. Each star bed has a simple ensuite shower, washbasin and flushing loo.

Guests are guided and hosted by a team of traditional Samburu and Laikipiak Massai warriors. Food is prepared in a traditional camp kitchen, barbeque style. The Star Beds are normally reached by one of several options; on foot, horse, camel or vehicle. With two Star Bed camps guests have a unique opportunity to travel between them and the lodge as part of a Star Bed Expedition.

Activities: day and night game drives, bush breakfasts, sundowners, helicopter safaris, balloon safaris, horse riding, guided walking safaris, camel trekking, mountain biking, river rafting (seasonal), visits to local tribal ‘enk’angs’ (villages), fishing, bird watching, tennis, swimming, bocce ball, croquet and health spa treatments (extra cost).