Tassia Lodge in Laikipia County is among the beloved luxury areas in the country. It was rated as one of the best 24 best-kept secrets in the world by TIME magazine.
Built atop a rocky hill, the lodge offers a view of the extensive Kenyan landscape. It is the perfect getaway as it does not have internet connectivity or phone signals.
Tassia Lodge is the ideal place to disappear and reconnect with family, friends, and nature as intended.
However, to cater to emergencies and important information from the 'outside' world, the lodge has provisional emergency calls and emails.
The lodge, which occupies 600 acres, offers a variety of rooms including single and double at various rates.
For non-residents, the rates range between Ksh96,000 (USD 700) to Ksh167,000 (USD 1,200) for single and double rooms per night respectively.
Additionally, it also offers cottages for children between 5-12 years from as low as Ksh41,000 (USD 300).
Some of the activities involved include night drives, birdwatching, guided walking safari, cultural excursion, 4-wheeled drive safaris, and swimming among others.
The lodge has a chilled resting area set up on one of the ancient rocks. It is decorated by traditional artifacts and Maasai shukas. The open space allows the visitors to enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets while overlooking the land.
High on the hill, the visitors get the luxury of fresh air, a change from the busy and intoxicated streets of the big towns.
Some of the animals you are likely to see include giraffes, elephants, and antelopes as they maneuver the extensive grassland.
The rooms are inspired by the Masaai manyatta but with a modern touch for durability. They are made mainly of rock while the roof is made from a mixture of earth and cement.
All ensuite, the rooms also offer a view of the surroundings and the views of Mt Kenya. Eco-friendly furniture is used at the lodge as a way of conserving the environment.
Furthermore, there is no wastage at the lodge, broken glasses are used for the foundation of buildings, and leftovers as chicken food or compost.
