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.
Each Star Bed consists of a handcrafted bed, located on a wooden raised platform, partially covered with a thatched roof, and includes a simple en-suite bathroom. 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.
- 2 Star Beds
- No Swimming Pool
- Children welcome
- Great for responsible tourism
Style: Rustic four-poster beds on raised platforms open to the night sky.
Setting The ‘Kioja’ 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.
Accommodation & facilities: Each Star Bed 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 four-poster, with insect netting. Each Star Bed has a simple en-suite shower, washbasin and flushing toilet.
Dining: Food is prepared in a traditional camp kitchen, barbeque style.
Activities: Day and night game drives, bush breakfasts, sundowners, helicopter safaris and balloon safaris are all on offer, as are horse riding, guided walking safaris, camel trekking and mountain biking. Guests are guided and hosted by a team of traditional Samburu and Laikipiak Massai warriors.
Other activities can also be arranged, including seasonal river rafting, visits to local tribal ‘enk’angs’ (villages), fishing, bird-watching, tennis, swimming, bocce ball, croquet and spa treatments - some of which are at extra cost.
Child Policy: Children of all ages are welcome.
