Loisaba Star Beds

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.

We had the best time at LSB. Sleeping under the stars was something we will never forget. The staff are extremely friendly and made us feel right at home. John and Philip were very kind. Lucas was extremely helpful. The cooks made the most amazing food. We would love to come back one day.

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!

Staying at Loisaba star beds was an experience we will never forget. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay and made us feel at home straight away. We had dinner at the Starbed restaurant which was exceptional - the food and setting was unbeatable. The star beds themselves are just incredible - we will never forget going to bed under the clearest stars we have ever seen or waking up and watching the striped hyenas stroll across in-front of our balcony. The conservancy itself is so much quieter than anywhere else we have been giving it a private and personal feel. We visited several places across Tanzania and Kenya however this was head and shoulders our favourite. We can't wait to return and would recommend to anyone - a truly special place.

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!

One of the best lodges I have ever been to in Kenya. As soon as you enter the lodge you feel welcomed. Location is brilliant, Rooms are amazing (you feel the connect with the nature), Food is brilliant, Staff here are outstanding (I cant explain how friendly they are). Sleeping under the sky is one in a lifetime experience. It is a must visit place for anyone coming to Kenya. Game drives can be bit boring for people coming to safari for first time as spotting animals in not easy (but I guess that is the fun of going on safari).