andBeyond Suyian Lodge has officially opened its doors in northern Kenya.
Set on 44,000 acres of private wilderness in the heart of Laikipia, the lodge offers complete exclusivity on a wildlife conservancy, as well as a design-led aesthetic shaped by ancient geology.
Created in collaboration with Nicholas Plewman Architects, Michaelis Boyd and Fox Browne Creative, the lodge’s architecture and interiors celebrate an Afro-Wabi-Sabi aesthetic whose trademarks are earthy textures, hand-crafted details and a philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection.
Meaning “wild dog” in the local Samburu language, the property is a sanctuary for wildlife as well as guests, with Suyian Conservancy offering rare access to the region’s most iconic species, including Grevy’s zebra, Laikipia hartebeest, reticulated giraffe, African wild dog and the elusive black leopard.
Each of the 14 suites features private plunge pools, expansive views and layered interiors that reflect Kenya’s tactile richness, from wild dog-inspired cladding to Samburu beadwork and bronze details.
Tucked into the rocks, the lodge’s wellness centre offers two treatment rooms, a steam room and cold plunge pool, all positioned for uninterrupted views of the escarpment, and a state-of-the-art gym and shaded yoga studio complete the offering.
The setting for the lodge was carefully selected for the potential it offers to contribute to community and conservation efforts within Kenya in partnership with global conservation charity Space for Giants. Its untouched nature and wild spaces, combined with andBeyond’s strict conservation ethics, make it an ideal wildlife viewing destination.
Owned by the Suyian Conservancy Trust, a Kenyan not-for-profit, the conservancy is managed under a plan approved by the Kenya Wildlife Service with oversight from Space for Giants. Once a cattle ranch, the land has been rewilded over decades into a thriving biodiversity corridor, where herders, elephants, lions and leopards now share space. With andBeyond holding sole tourism rights, there is no other lodge on the concession, meaning that guests have the land to themselves.
“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 traveller who seeks more than a checklist,” says Joss Kent, andBeyond Executive Chairman and CEO. “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.”
