Timeless East African Elegance
Walking through the carved Lamu doors, there is a feeling of déjà vu and elegance. Ol Bobongi House is highly thought out, impeccably finished bringing the history of East Africa alive.
Luxurious Colonial Grace
Ol Bobongi House is East African colonial elegance at its most luxurious. High ceilings, huge wrap around decks with large overhangs for hot days and watching the clouds roll by.
Striking Light & Natural Harmony
Striking and evocative, the house enjoys beautiful light from every room. Rooms are a harmony of natural colour palettes of cream, gray and sand.
Full-Service Luxury with Chef
Your rental comes with a House Manager, a Housekeeper and a Chef to cater to your every need. Hone your culinary skills or leave the cooking to us!
More Highlights
Warm and inviting, our drawing room with a French fireplace is the perfect place to curl up in an arm chair, read a book or catch up on the events of the day.
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Savour exclusive moments in our formal dining room enjoying your own crafted menus with the sweet feeling of being together where time stands still.
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An outside firepit for evening “sundowners” – an African tradition for sipping a gin and tonic while the sun slips behind the horizon. For those who love stargazing, there is no ambient light and the night sky brims with stars and clear views of the Milky Way.
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Over 8000 square feet of living to relax and rejuvenate. Includes Cinema Room with over 500 movies. Our Games Room has pool, table tennis, foosball, darts, TV room with fireplace and streaming for movies and sports. There are double doors leading to a private patio for seamless entertaining inside and out.
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Ol Bobongi House comfortably accommodates up to ten guests in five spacious bedrooms, offering a relaxed and welcoming base in Laikipia.
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When you rent Ol Bobongi House, you have full and exclusive use of the entire property, whether you are two, four, six, eight, or ten guests.
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With generous windows facing Mount Kenya and our fully landscaped gardens, every room at Ol Bobongi House keeps guests immersed in the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
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The hallways showcase early black‑and‑white photography, fine art by Kenyan artisans, and artifacts from the early days of East Africa, creating a distinct sense of history and character.
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All rooms feature a thoughtful, natural palette of cream, gray, and sand, and state‑of‑the‑art Wi‑Fi is available throughout the house for guests combining business and leisure.
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