Inspired by Ethiopian monasteries, this exceptional private house is hewn in to the landscape and leaves a very subtle footprint on the view to Mount Kenya. Arijiju, suggested to be the most beautiful house in Africa by Peter Browne in Conde Nast, has five bedrooms and can only be rented exclusively.

Built on the Borana conservancy in Laikipia, the land is teeming with wildlife, including Africa’s Big Five, wild dog, and cheetah.

Arijiju is not just a safari but a wellness retreat too. Home grown produce and fresh daily juice blends lend to the healthy lifestyle Arijiju supports. There is a 25 meter infinity lap pool, running trails through the bush, a spa, Hammam, fully equipped gym, yoga deck, clay tennis court and squash court, all inconspicuously blending in to the valley, and the highly skilled masseuse and beauty therapist is available at no extra cost.