Three hours by road from Nairobi, or forty minutes by air to Nanyuki airstrip and thirty-five more by road — Enkare Nanyoikie sits at 2,300m on the Laikipia Plateau, wrapped in savannah grassland, indigenous forest, and a silence that takes a moment to get used to.
Our name is everything. Enkare Nanyoikie — drawn from the Maa language of the Maasai — speaks directly to this place and who we are. That authenticity is replicated in every aspect of the facility: from our deep integration with the local community to our off-grid, eco-friendly design built to blend with the land rather than sit on top of it.
We sit on a vast spread of sprawling savannah grassland and indigenous forest along the Mukima corridor, north of Nanyuki — with breathtaking views of the Laikipia Plateau and sweeping sightlines to Mount Kenya, the Aberdares, and the Lodainga Hills. The Laikipia Plateau is Kenya's most important conservation landscape outside the Masai Mara: home to more endangered species than anywhere else in Africa, over 70% of the world's remaining Grevy's zebra, and elephant herds that follow ancient migration corridors between Mount Kenya and Lewa — corridors that pass through our land.
At 2,300m altitude, the air here is thin enough to matter and clear enough to see everything. The Laikipia Plateau sits majestically above the equator at an average of 6,500 feet — and at its highest edge, that is exactly where we are. Among the top ten highest resort addresses in Kenya. Ideal for endurance running, deep rest, or simply breathing differently for a few days.
Every stay includes breakfast, Wi-Fi throughout the grounds, access to the signature pool, and sunset views from the reception terrace.
Each space at Enkare Nanyoikie was designed around a single feeling, not a feature list.
No à la carte, no rush. Enkare Nanyoikie serves a single nightly menu shaped by what was harvested or sourced that day — fireside, under the stars, or in the dining room, by request.
Our main dining room, open to the garden — a single nightly tasting menu built around the day's harvest, paired with regional wines on request.
Dinner — served nightly, times by arrangement
A private table set apart from the lodge — fire pit, lantern light, and a menu prepared just for you, weather permitting.
By reservation, 24hrs noticeBreakfast served on the terrace facing Mount Kenya — highland coffee, fresh bread, and fruit from the garden.
Breakfast — served each morning, times by arrangementEnkare Nanyoikie sits at the heart of one of Kenya's most ecologically significant landscapes — a plateau home to more endangered species than anywhere else in Africa. Some of the best experiences begin the moment you step outside your room.
Past the river crossing, the road climbs — here's the way we'd draw it for you ourselves.
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"At the core of our vision is authenticity — and that begins with the name."
Founder, The Enkare Nanyoikie Resort & SpaA snapshot of how recent stays have felt — full histories are on TripAdvisor and Google.
We watched elephants cross the valley from our cottage deck at sunrise — a completely different pace of travel than anywhere else we stayed in Kenya.
The altitude, the silence, the single nightly menu — everything felt considered. Staff arranged our transfer from the airstrip without any hassle.
A quiet, off-grid escape with genuinely warm hospitality. Would love to see more spa treatment slots available in peak season.
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Two ways to stay at Enkare Nanyoikie — inside the main lodge, or alone in your own stone-and-thatch cottage on the hillside. Select your room and our team will confirm within 24 hours.
Our conference hall and grounds host everything from board offsites to weddings. Choose a seating layout and send us your details — we'll follow up with a tailored quote.