Il Ngwesi Eco-Lodge is a unique, community-owned retreat perched on a ridge overlooking the Laikipia Plateau in northern Kenya. Designed and managed entirely by the Il Ngwesi Maasai, the lodge features six open-fronted bandas crafted from local wood and thatch, blending beautifully with the surrounding wilderness. Two bandas offer “star beds” on spacious verandas, letting guests sleep under the open sky. The central dining and lounge ar