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Travel + Leisure, April 2026You’ll have forever views, plunge pools, a spa, fantastic food, and ancient rock art on-site. But don’t even think about skipping a game drive; here is one of the few known populations of melanistic (aka black) leopards. Keep your fingers crossed.
Town & Country, April 2026Private villas on an outcrop overlooking an untamed valley provide unmatched views: Zebras parade through tall grass, hippos snooze by the river, elephants and giraffes lumber between trees.
Esquire, April 2026With exclusive tourism rights, Suyian conservancy offers practices outside of typical Protected Area limitations, like off-road driving and night game drives. The lodge has a rawness to encounters that’s lost in other safari-dominating locations.
Fodor's Travel, January 2026Raising the bar for safari accommodation, this thoughtful, elegant property rivals that beauty of the African wilderness that it overlooks.
Conde Nast Traveler, January 2026The luxurious Suyian Lodge is the latest opening from &Beyond – a brand that achieves impressive sustainable conservation through responsible tourism. It sits in isolated splendour amid 44,000 acres of private wilderness, home to Grévy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and the rare black leopard.
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Hotels Own Introduction
A Safari Retreat Beneath Mount Kenya
From sunlit pools to shaded courtyards, every space at Suyian Lodge is designed to foster connection—with nature, with place, and with the quiet rhythm of the wild. Curated dining experiences and restorative wellness offerings unfold across tranquil corners where comfort meets discovery.
Landscapes of Untamed Beauty
On the horizon rises the silhouette of Mount Kenya, while the Ewaso Narok River winds through the landscape below. Here, among ancient kopjes and vast open terrain, a deeper kind of safari experience emerges.
Set within 17,806 hectares of unfenced wilderness in Laikipia, the land teems with extraordinary wildlife. Rare black leopards move silently through the shadows, and Samburu guides lead guests along ancestral pathways that reveal the stories of the region.
A Lodge in Harmony with the Land
At the heart of the landscape stands the Rock Sanctuary, a quiet and enduring presence. The lodge itself features just 14 suites, each thoughtfully designed to reflect the surrounding terrain. Natural textures echo the colours of the land, floor-to-ceiling glass frames sweeping views, and private plunge pools offer a refreshing pause between adventures.
Experiences Rooted in Exploration
Days here are filled with unforgettable encounters—from camel treks along ancient paths to helicopter flights soaring above valleys seemingly untouched by time.
At Suyian Lodge, every experience reveals a side of Kenya that is less discovered than deeply felt—immersive, unexpected, and always connected to the authenticity of the land.
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