Self-catered safari house in Laikipia
Warm, unpretentious, a little adventurous - laid-back luxury for families and friends who want real wilderness without the fees and formality.
4 bedrooms . self-catered . self-drive . private pool
Great value, laid-back luxury
Exclusive self-catered and self-drive house in Laikipia. Weekdays are priced per person; weekends carry a minimum group charge. Guiding, fishing rods, a cook, and gratuities are the only extras — see the full breakdown further below.
From KES 5,000 / adult / night*
Monday – Thursday
Adults KES 5,000 / person / night
Kids 6–12 yrs KES 2,500 / person / night
Kids under 5 Stay Free
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Minimum Charge 4 adults per night
Minimum Stay 2 nights
High Season
Easter weekend & 20 Dec to 2 Jan Min. 3 nights
*2026 Rates. 2027 has different rates
A home in the Laikipia wilderness
A spacious, four-bedroom home, off-grid on thousands of acres of Ol Maisor wilderness in Laikipia - family-owned and run, laid-back luxury that's self-catered and perfect for couples, multi-generational families, and groups of friends.
Two ensuite bedrooms sit in the main house, with two more in a separate cottage sharing a bathroom - all with hot showers and flush toilets. A large open-plan lounge and dining area with homely decor and a fireplace leads onto a wide verandah overlooking the lawn, a small swimming pool, a dam, and the river beyond.
Self-Catered, We Provide
Borehole water (cleaning/washing) & filtered drinking water
Solar power, hot water, WiFi
Bedding, towels, soap & toilet paper
Fully equipped kitchen (4-hob gas oven, fridge/freezer, utensils & crockery)
Firewood, BBQ & charcoal
House cleaner & night guard
Excluded
Bronze Level Guide (own vehicle) KES 1,500 / group / half day
Guided game drive, Ol Maisor vehicle KES 12,900 / half day
Fishing rods (worms free) KES 1,000 / rod / day
Cook KES 1,500 / day
What to do with your days
Dam Swimming
A number of dams on the farm are perfect for swimming in the heat of the day, and for sundowners in the evening.
Game Drives
Self-drive in your own 4x4 with a farm map (hot spots marked), or prebook a guide and/or the Ol Maisor game drive vehicle.
Sniffer Dogs
Visit the farm's bloodhounds and learn about how they’re trained and the work they do on Ol Maisor and surrounding farms.
Fishing
Bring your own rods, or rent one of ours - several dams are stocked with fish. A firm favourite with kids.
A DAY ON OL MAISOR
“Herds of elephant, buffalo and giraffe, and predators including lion, leopard and cheetah — bird life exceptional, with high concentrations of different species.”
Why stay here
Self-drive safari on thousands of acres
Head out on self-drive game drives for wildlife spotting and sundowners on the farm - at your own time and pace.
Big-cat country in Laikipia
We have resident lion, leopard and cheetah that are sighted regularly.
Easily accessible
Approximately 5½ hours from Nairobi (with great stops for lunch), 2½ hours from Nanyuki and 40 minutes from Rumuruti.
Made for families & friends
With its own pool, comfy rooming, dam swimming & fishing, self-game driving and more, this house is perfect for group holidays.
Perfect for
Groups of friends
Four bedrooms, a big communal living space, outdoor areas and your own private house.
Family holidays
A safe, relaxed base where children can swim, fish, explore and experience their first real safari.
Safari lovers
Self-drive wildlife viewing without having to pay traditional lodge rates.
Multi-generational trips
Enough space and flexibility for grandparents, parents and children.
Check dates, then reach out directly.
Availability & Booking
Book Ol Maisor River House
Response usually within a few hours
EMAIL: riverhouse@olmaisor.com
WhatsApp: +254 (0)724942938
Once you've got dates in mind, book through the form or come straight to WhatsApp — Karen handles all River House enquiries personally.
“AMAZING spot! Beautiful and quiet. Lots of space and things to do, so great for families too! The House is beautifully done and well kitted out. We had such an awesome stay. Will be back soon!”
— Annabelle Robinson“Clean, rustic simplicity in a beautiful, wild and very relaxing setting. We’re definitely coming back. Loved it.”
— James Farquharson“Peaceful and beautiful place. Agnes the housekeeper as well as the host were very helpful and accommodating. Clean amenities and very good WiFi. Game drives were fun, privileged to have seen lions with a kill, children had fun fishing and lot's of bird life. A fantastic place to unwind with family and friends, will definitely be back.”
— Patience Moyo“Stunning, comfortable house with access to amazing wildlife viewing. Thanks to Karen and the team for an amazing stay! Already planning our next trip back.”
— Melissa Shepherd“A fantastic couple of nights away, a beautiful house that was quiet listening to birds. A heated pool perfect for relaxing and child friendly. Will definitely be returning and highly recommend”
— Samantha Shelton