The star beds at Loisaba overlook a waterhole/dam. There are two sets of star beds. The first set are located among a kopje of rocks in one of the eastern valleys overlooking the ‘Kiboko’ waterhole. The second set is named the Koija Star Beds and are located about 8 kilometres further south on the banks of the Ewaso N’giro River. These are perched over the flowing river below and are reached by footbridge from the opposite bank.
These are part of an exciting new joint venture project that Loisaba has undertaken in partnership with the Laikipiak Maasai people from the Koija community.
Each Star Bed consists of a handcrafted wooden raised platform, and partially covered with a thatched roof. Homemade ‘Mukokoteni’ (uniquely designed bed on wheels’), can either be wheeled onto the open deck area for a night under the stars, or left under the shelter of the roof.
All the beds have complete ‘four-poster’ insect netting. The Star Beds are normally reached by one of many options; on foot, horse, camel or vehicle and with two sets now in place create a unique opportunity to travel between them both and the lodge as part of a Star Bed Expedition.
From the star beds the facilities and activities at Loisaba Lodge can also be used.
Fair Trade / Responsible Tourism
Koija Starbeds is a community-owned project bringing an income to this Laikipiak Maasai community of about 2200 people. Loisaba helped set up the camp and also markets and helps run it.
