The Mukutan Retreat, Laikipia, Kenya

The Retreat is perched on the cliffs overlooking the spectacular Mukutan Gorge on the edge of the Great Rift Valley of Kenya.  It is situated on the extreme west of the region of Laikipia on the ranch of Ol An Nyiro, a 100,000 acre ranch where conservationist and author Kuki Gallmann's haunting autobiography, 'I Dreamed of Africa', is based. Ol An Nyiro is renowned for the variety of its landscapes, from open savannah to steep gorges, endless vistas of hills covered in wild sage and thorn trees; for its herds of elephant, buffalo, antelope and its many lions.  The ranch is sanctuary to the largest known population of undisturbed indigenous black rhino outside National Parks. The unique setting, the silence and the evocative sounds of Africa, make of the Mukutan Retreat an exclusive hideaway for discriminate travellers, who wish to find a total communion with nature.  No. of Bedrooms 3 large cottages, with a spacious central building provide accommodation for up to six people.  All rooms have a double fireplace, verandah, bathroom and double beds. Activities Walking through the hills with local knowledgeable guides Game drives Game viewing on horseback or camel rides Alfresco picnics for breakfasts and lunches Swimming in the panoramic rock-carved swimming pool or in one of the waterfall pools Spend the night stargazing in the comfort of a vast bed, in the Retreat's  roofless cottage overlooking a lake frequented by elephants    Fishing for Tilapia nilotica, black bass and fresh water crayfish Bird watching some of our 400 identified species Relax in thermal hot springs. Find Similar Properties