Guests
Up to 8 guests, 12 with the safari tent
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 bathrooms
Best for
Families travelling together, small groups and quiet celebrations
Rates
From approx. KES 36,500 per night
- Whole house
- Self catering
- WiFi
- Solar powered
- Wildlife on site
- Fireplace
- Good for groups
- Child friendly
- Walking trails
- Pizza oven
Up to 8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms
Lolldaiga Nest is a private family home on 40 acres of acacia savanna about an hour north of Nanyuki, on a wildlife corridor between Ol Jogi and Enasoit Conservancies, below the Lolldaiga Hills. Two king ensuite bedrooms, a bunk room and an office sleep eight, with a safari tent for larger groups. Elephant, giraffe and impala move through, and are often seen from the verandah.
Groups of more than 8 use the safari tent. Ask us about larger groups
Why it's on Weaver
The design of this house is something you don't come across often, and it feels like home the moment you walk in. Around you, there is nothing but space and stunning mountains everywhere you look. Watching Mount Kenya appear in the morning light is magical, the best start of any day.
The rooms, four bedrooms sleeping 8, plus a safari tent
King room one
King bed with an ensuite bathroom.
King
King room two
King bed with an ensuite bathroom.
King
The bunk room
Two double bunks sleeping four, with a shared bathroom.
4 Bunks
Safari tent
A king and a twin bed, sleeping three. For groups of more than 8, please enquire.
King + TwinThings to do
With our Maasai neighbours (each needs 1 to 2 days' notice)
Bush walk with a Maasai guide
One to two hours learning local plants, tracking and how to read the landscape. KES 3,000 per group of up to 6, plus KES 500 per additional person.
Maasai beading workshop
One and a half to two hours with Maasai mamas, making a single-strand necklace from Miyuki beads. KES 2,500 per person, all materials included.
Traditional Maasai dance
45 minutes to an hour, a celebratory dance led by local youth. You are welcome to watch or join. KES 5,000 per group, including transport and a contribution to the youth community.
Bows and arrows
One and a half hours making a bow and arrow from branches found on the land. A favourite with children. KES 1,000 per child, KES 1,500 per adult.
On the land and nearby
Walks and sunrise on the kopje
Roam the 40 acres on the marked paths. The kopje is the place for sunrise, meditation or a quiet walk.
Ol Jogi Wildlife Rescue Centre
Thirty minutes away, and well worth the morning.
Game drives in Lolldaiga Conservancy
Forty five minutes to an hour away, depending on conditions.
Directions
Life at the house
The house is built for shared days. Tea on the verandah as the plains wake up and Mount Kenya shows itself in the morning light, afternoons between the house and the kopje, and evenings on the rooftop deck or around the wood-fired pizza oven. Inside there is a big living room with a fireplace, a round dining table and a fully equipped kitchen. Leya, the caretaker, comes each morning to make beds, sweep, wash up and take in laundry.
The land, 40 acres on a wildlife corridor
The property sits on a wildlife corridor between Ol Jogi and Enasoit Conservancies, north of Nanyuki. Giraffe, impala, baboons, dik-diks, porcupine, jackal, civet and elephant all pass through, along with a great deal of birdlife. You are free to roam the 40 acres on the marked paths, and the kopje is the place for sunrise or a quiet walk.
Pricing
- Nightly: approx. KES 36,500 per night up to 8 guests
- Minimum stay: 2 nights
- Groups of more than 8: the safari tent can be added, please enquire
Converted prices are indicative. You will be charged in USD.
What's included
- Self catered accommodation in the whole main house.
- Leya, the caretaker, for two hours each morning.
- One load of laundry per day.
- Firewood for your first night, and one load per fireplace.
- Kitchen staples: salt, spices, oil, sugar, coffee and tea.
- Filtered drinking water from the kitchen tap.
Extras
- Bush walk with a Maasai guide: KES 3,000 per group of up to 6, plus · KES 500 per additional person.
- Maasai beading workshop: KES 2,500 per person, materials included.
- Traditional Maasai dance: KES 5,000 per group, including transport and a contribution to the youth community.
- Bows and arrows: KES 1,000 per child · KES 1,500 per adult.
- Pantry stocking: KES 3,000 service fee plus the cost of groceries.
- Additional laundry: KES 350 per load.
- Additional firewood: KES 500 per load.
- Extra help from Leya (meal prep or a full day): we suggest a tip of KES 500 to KES 3,000 per day.
- A chef can be recommended on request.
Converted prices are indicative. You will be charged in USD.
House rules
- Check in 2pm to 8pm, check out by 10am.
- Maximum 8 guests in the house, 12 with the safari tent.
- No smoking indoors.
- No pets unless agreed in advance.
- Please discuss any celebration or gathering with us before you arrive.
Good to know
- The house runs entirely on solar with no backup, so go easy on hair dryers, kettles and heaters on cloudy days.
- Water comes from a borehole and rainwater, with 850 litres a day for the house. Extra water is delivered at KES 2 per litre.
- The last stretch of road is unpaved. A 4x4 is recommended, especially in the rains.
- Wildlife moves freely here. Take care at dawn and dusk, walk in pairs and keep children close.
- The property has a live electric perimeter fence. Keep children away from it and close gates behind you.
- The big pink house belongs to a neighbour. Please do not go onto their land.
Amenities
The house
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Dedicated workspace
- WiFi
- Bathtub
Outside
- Rooftop deck
- Wood-fired pizza oven
- Covered verandah with outdoor dining
- 40 acres with marked paths and a kopje
- Free parking on site
Practical
- Solar powered, no backup generator
- Borehole and rainwater supply
- Daily laundry service
- Caretaker each morning
Reach Out
Have questions about Lolldaiga Nest? We are here to help.
Email: info@weavertrails.com
WhatsApp: +254 714 551 165
Frequently asked questions
Getting there
Where is Lolldaiga Nest?
About an hour north of Nanyuki in Laikipia, on a wildlife corridor between Ol Jogi and Enasoit Conservancies. We send directions once your booking is confirmed.
Do I need a 4x4?
Yes, a 4x4 is recommended for the unpaved final stretch, especially in the rainy season.
Rooms and sleeping
How many people does it sleep?
Eight in the house: two king ensuite bedrooms, a bunk room with two double bunks and a shared bathroom, and an office with a single bed. A safari tent with a king and a twin bed takes the group to 12.
Is there a minimum stay?
Yes, 2 nights.
Facilities
Is there WiFi?
Yes, and there is a dedicated workspace in the office.
How is the house powered?
Entirely by solar, with no backup generator, so please be mindful of high-draw appliances on cloudy days.
Is laundry included?
One load a day is included. Additional loads are KES 350.
Wildlife and safety
Will we see wildlife?
Very likely. Giraffe, impala, baboons and elephant pass through the corridor and are often seen from the verandah.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, families love it, but this is wild country. Keep children close, especially at dawn and dusk, and away from the electric perimeter fence.
Rates
What does a stay cost?
From USD 280 per night for the whole house, up to 8 guests, with a minimum stay of 2 nights. For more than 8 guests the safari tent can be added, please enquire.
Is food included?
No, the house is self catering. Kitchen staples are provided, pantry stocking can be arranged before you arrive, and we can recommend a chef.
Booking
How do I book Lolldaiga Nest?
Email info@weavertrails.com or WhatsApp +254 714 551 165 and we will take it from there.
Do we get the whole house?
Yes, the main house is yours alone for your stay.
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