This New Safari Camp Will Take You Beyond Kenya's Maasai Mara
Suyian Lodge
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Kenya has long been a dream destination for safari lovers with its sweeping savannahs and abundant wildlife, but the country's Maasai Mara—site of the great migration—is suffering from over-development and high game drive traffic with a seemingly unending stream of big-brand international hotels breaking ground.
This July, Suyian Lodge—andBeyond's most exclusive opening to date—will give travellers a good reason to look beyond the Mara and head to northern Kenya's Laikipia Plateau.
While the Maasai Mara is often the first name that comes to mind when thinking of a Kenyan safari, Laikipia offers a different and arguably more exclusive experience with not only the Big Five but also rare fauna like the black (melanistic) leopard. Stretching from the foothills of Mount Kenya to the edge of the Great Rift Valley, this plateau is made up of rolling grasslands, rugged escarpments and acacia-lined rivers.
Laikipia has already cemented itself as a hub for luxury safaris, with high-end lodges like Segera Retreat, Ol Jogi and Loisaba offering world-class experiences. However, the 14-suite Suyian Lodge is set to take luxury and sustainability to new heights.
Suyian Lodge is situated within the 44,000-acre, fence-free Suyian Conservancy, an untouched private reserve. The entire lodge is designed to have a minimal environmental footprint, employing solar energy, rainwater harvesting and a sophisticated waste management system. Beyond its green initiatives, the camp plays an active role in local conservation efforts, working alongside the Suyian Conservancy to protect endangered species, and guests staying at the lodge will have the privilege of participating in conservation projects, like tracking collared elephants with researchers to joining anti-poaching units on patrol. Guests will also have the chance to visit nearby villages to meet local Samburu and Maasai people.
Lastly, because it's an andBeyond camp, it will also be extremely luxurious: Expect Spacious suites, each with private pools and decks, soaking tubs, four-poster beds, and outdoor showers; while public spaces will include a chic bar and dramatic infinity pool.
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