AndBeyond has opened Suyian Lodge in Kenya's Laikipia region, establishing operations on a 44,000-acre private wilderness conservancy. The lodge began welcoming guests in July 2025.
The property features 14 suites, including one family suite, each equipped with private plunge pools. The lodge was developed through a collaboration between Nicholas Plewman Architects, Michaelis Boyd and Fox Browne Creative, incorporating what the company describes as an Afro-Wabi-Sabi aesthetic with earthy textures and hand-crafted details.
The lodge's wellness facilities include two treatment rooms, a steam room, cold plunge pool, gym and yoga studio. Dining options utilize seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby highlands and an on-site herb garden, with meals available in communal areas or privately.
Suyian Conservancy encompasses diverse terrain including grassland, savanna, rocky outcrops, dense woodland and more than 10 miles of river frontage along the Ewaso Narok River. The area serves as habitat for endangered species including Grevy's zebra, Laikipia hartebeest, reticulated giraffe, African wild dog and black leopard.
Guest activities extend beyond traditional game drives to include walking with herders, horseback riding, camel safaris, night drives, helicopter excursions and community visits. The conservancy offers access to nocturnal species tracking and conservation talks led by guides.
The property features 14 suites, including one family suite, each equipped with private plunge pools.
Credit: 2025 AndBeyondThe conservancy operates under the management of Suyian Conservancy Trust, a Kenyan nonprofit organization, in partnership with global conservation charity Space for Giants. The Kenya Wildlife Service has approved the conservancy's management plan. The land was previously used as a cattle ranch before undergoing rewilding efforts over several decades.
"From walking with herders to horseback safaris, from architecture inspired by rock formations to the possibility of seeing a black leopard in its natural range, this is Kenya, reimagined for the traveler who seeks more than a checklist," said Joss Kent, executive chairman and CEO of AndBeyond. "Suyian Conservancy brings the full breadth of Laikipia to life through layered storytelling, meaningful interaction and a lodge that feels as though it has grown organically from the ground it rests on."
The lodge is accessible by air or road from Nairobi. Suyian Lodge joins AndBeyond's existing Kenya properties, which include Bateleur Camp and Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp in the Maasai Mara. The conservancy shares borders with the Mpala research conservancy operated by Princeton University.
"The opening of AndBeyond Suyian Lodge marks a major milestone in Space for Giants' mission to make Suyian Conservancy a self-financing engine for nature conservation," said Max Graham, founder and CEO of Space for Giants. "We are proud to partner with AndBeyond to demonstrate how world-class tourism can sustain vital conservation efforts while delivering tangible benefits to local communities. When guests stay at this lodge, they directly support the protection of wildlife and the wellbeing of the people who share this landscape."
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by AndBeyond. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
