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Sosian Ranch
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013
J0Wright Liss England United Kingdom
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Liss England United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

We went to Sosian as part of a family holiday in Tanzania and Kenya in August, with our 12 yr old son,10 yr old daughter and our parents. Rosie and Simon were the perfect hosts, with attention to every detail. Simon was absolutely fantastic with our children, offering them a chance to experience a little bit of 'African adventure'. Our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

Thank you Rosie, and the team, for making our stay at Sosian so peaceful, but at the same time packed with lots of brilliant experiences from camel safari to horse riding lessons, not forgetting our really special meeting with a leopard one night! The lodge is really well run, the food is great, and the staff very efficient, friendly and... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

We spent a magical 4 nights with Rosie, Simon and their team at Sosian. We were made to feel totally at home and the combination of luxury surroundings and great food complimented the incredible game sightings perfectly. We'll certainly be back.

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Nairobi, Kenya
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

What a fantastic time we had with you at Sosian. Got welcome with tea and started connecting from the beginning talking about the history of the place and getting to know each other over our stay. Truly unforgettable. Activities were the top with drives, walks, horse riding, camp fire nights, camping under the stars and more... we were so busy.... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

From the moment we arrived at Loisaba air strip to the moment we left - Sosian provided an experience that we will never forget.... how many guests see cheetah sitting by the road only a couple of hours after landing in Kenya! Simon and Rosie were perfect hosts - making us all feel so welcome and at home the moment... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

Sosian is hosted by Rosie, Simon and friend Nick, who are absolutely marvellous in ensuring all the guests have a magical time in Sosian. They are friendly, funny and extremely hospitable and made us feel like this is one large house party for the 3 nights we were there. Nothing was too much trouble if we wanted to go horse... More

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Sosian, Manager at Sosian Ranch, responded to this review
23 January 2013

Thank you so much for this fantastic review of your safari at Sosian! I will pass on your comments to the rest of the team. We are so glad that you enjoyed the food and made the most of all of the activities and especially that the girls enjoyed the riding. Yes a bush dinner under the stars is such... More

London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

This was the best Safari experience I have had... and I simply can't imagine they get much better. We saw such amazing wildlife with knowledgeable and helpful guides and you can set your own itinerary which is a major plus! The food, rooms and service were brilliant! Highly, highly recommend!

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Sosian, Manager at Sosian Ranch, responded to this review
23 January 2013

Thank you so much Henry for your brilliant review and high recommendation of Sosian. We had such a fun time when your family took over the lodge and kept busy doing all sorts of activities from fishing to riding to waterfall jumping. We are so glad that you were impressed by the guiding and will pass your comments on to... More

London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

We have just returned from a large group trip of 14 of us ot the Sosian. We had a fabulous time and were made to feel more than welcome by Simon, Rosie and their team. They have every activity to offer from great horse riding safaris (the horses are in great condition and are very well trained) to fishing, camel... More

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Sosian, Manager at Sosian Ranch, responded to this review
23 January 2013

Charly thank you for this great review of your family's stay at Sosian. We are so glad that you all had such a good time and saw such fantastic game including the close sighting of the leopard on a night drive. It is fantastic that you enjoyed the horse riding and had a close sighting of Elephant as well. We... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

We have just spent five days at Sosian on a family trip with our two children in a larger group of friends and relations. From the minute we arrived, we have been welcomed and involved in this stunning wild-life experience. Simon and Rosie treated us as their personal friends with nothing being too much trouble. From game-drives every morning and... More

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Sosian, Manager at Sosian Ranch, responded to this review
23 January 2013

Dear Caroline, Thank you so much for this wonderful review of your stay at Sosian. It is great to hear that you all felt so at home here which is exactly what Sosian is about and the beauty of being on a private game ranch. I'm so glad that you enjoyed all of the activities and so glad the whole... More

UK
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

We have visited Sosian twice now and hope to find our way back there in the future. Simon, Rosie and the team offer a wonderful reception at the lodge and the perfect balance of total privacy and a huge range of activities so you can do as much or as little as you please. A truly wonderful experience which I... More

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Sosian, Manager at Sosian Ranch, responded to this review
23 January 2013

Dear Richard and Alex, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation of Sosian. You are right that it is so special for us to be part of a private ranch and to be able to do all sorts of activities including riding and camping and night drives that you might not be allowed to do in other... More

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Also Known As:
Sosian Ranch Kenya/Laikipia District
Address: Kenya
Region: Kenya > Rift Valley Province > Laikipia District
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 14 Speciality lodging in Laikipia District
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Sosian, the Samburu word for ‘Wild Date Palm’, combines the tame with the wild; ideal for those looking for a unique and intimate bush experience. The 24,000-acre private, working ranch sits on the Laikipia plateau, 80kms west of Mt Kenya, offering pure wilderness, with more than 250 species of birdlife and an abundance of game species with four of the big five being found at Sosian Ranch, plus rare species such as Wild dogs, Jackson’s hartebeest and Grevy’s zebra. ... more   less 

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