Tassia Lodge
Tassia is built from the rock and wood around it, and it carries the culture of the Yaaku people who own it. We kept the footprint small so the lodge sits quietly in the Lekurruki landscape.
There are seven eco-friendly en-suite rooms, each with a private terrace looking across the Lengishu plains to the Nesarge and Lossos hills. Meals are served in the central dining area, there’s a cosy lounge with a rustic bar, and a plunge pool for hot afternoons.
We ask our guests to live lightly while they’re here: go easy on water, respect the wildlife and enjoy being off the grid for a while.
Our Food
Food is a big part of any stay at Tassia, and our chefs love cooking for guests. The menu changes with the seasons and mixes traditional Kenyan dishes with international favourites. Wherever we can, we buy fresh produce from local farmers, which supports our neighbours and keeps our footprint small.
Tell us what you like. If you have dietary needs, or you’re craving something in particular, let us know before you arrive and the kitchen will do its best to make it for you.
In and Around The Lodge
A stay at Tassia is about more than a bed with a view. Our guides can take you on bush walks, track wildlife on foot, introduce you to the local community or set up a picnic breakfast somewhere special.
Back at the lodge, there’s room for groups to gather around the dining table, and the plunge pool is the perfect place to cool off after a long walk. Most evenings end on the rooftop with a sundowner, watching animals come down to the waterhole as the sun drops behind the hills.
F.A.Q.
The full board rate covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus soft drinks and drinking water.
It doesn’t include:
- Conservancy fees
- Alcoholic drinks
- Cultural visits
- Transport to, from and around the conservancy
- Game drives
- Tips and extra services
If you’re booking at Kenyan resident rates, we’ll ask for proof of residency. You’ll find all our prices on the Rates & FAQ page.
Up to 19 guests in seven en-suite rooms: five doubles, one twin, and a family suite that sleeps four (a double bed and two singles).
Children aged 5 and over are very welcome. Because the lodge is open to the bush and wild animals can be unpredictable, we can’t host children under 5, and we ask parents to keep a close eye on their little ones at all times.
Every room has its own bathroom with a flush toilet and shower. Hot water comes from solar heaters. Water is precious out here, so the lodge is set up to waste as little as possible, and we’re grateful when guests keep showers short.
Being off-grid is part of the magic, but we know you may need to check in with home. There’s Wi-Fi in the main lounge and dining area. There’s no mobile network at the lodge.
All kinds of wildlife! Elephants, giraffes, Grevy’s and common zebras, elands, lesser and greater kudus, buffaloes and warthogs come down to the waterhole below the lodge. Lions, leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs also live in the conservancy, along with a huge variety of birds.
Conservancy fees are paid per person, per night, for staying in Lekurruki Conservancy. The money goes back into protecting the land: ranger patrols, anti-poaching work, looking after the habitat and keeping roads and water points running.
If you’re paying resident fees, we’ll ask for proof of Kenyan residency.
Any time of year is good, because the waterholes keep wildlife around all year. The best viewing is in the dry seasons, July to October and January to February. With little water elsewhere, animals gather at the waterholes, including the one right below the lodge.
By road: about 2.5 to 3 hours from Nanyuki. You’ll need a 4WD for the last stretch.
By air: you can charter a flight straight to Tassia’s private airstrip (0°25’47.0”N, 37°20’20.0”E).
Ask us for detailed directions when you book.
Yes, and we’d love you to. We can arrange a cultural visit to meet local families and learn about Yaaku traditions, including their long history of honey-gathering and beekeeping. Just ask when you book.
Yes, camping is allowed on Lekurruki Conservancy, but it needs to be booked in advance. Please contact Simon at manager@lekurruki.com to arrange it.
Yes. We have 24-hour security and two armed scouts based at the lodge. At night, our askaris walk you to your room and stay on duty within shouting distance until morning.