About Us
Tanya has always had a strong attachment to Eburru Mountain and continues to explore the forest with her family. She is passionate about the land and is committed to developing sustainable, enjoyable and educational initiatives to ensure that the land, its wildlife and ecosystems are conserved and enriched for future generations.
Shyam brings a wealth of experience spanning wildlife conservation, animal care, and the management of luxury camps and lodges across Kenya. With a deep passion for guiding, he is dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds connect with the wilderness — to explore, discover, and appreciate nature in its purest form. More recently, Shyam has developed a special interest in inspiring young minds through wildlife education and environmental conservation.
Welcome to Loldia Eburru — a haven for outdoor and experiential learning, adventure, discovery, and holistic wellness amidst the breathtaking beauty of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley.
The Eburru Forest Reserve
The steep, deep cut valleys, hills and wide volcanic craters of The Eburru Forest reserve is 8,715 hectares of prime indigenous forest. The Eburru Forest is part of the much larger 420,000 hectare Mau Forest Complex which is the largest indigenous montane forest in East Africa. The Eburru Forest feeds the surrounding Rift Valley lakes, with Lake Naivasha to the South East, Lake Elementaita to the North and Lake Nakuru to the North West.
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This is part of the Rift Valley ecosystem, which also includes the nearby Lake Nakuru National Park, Soysambu Conservancy and Mount Longonot and Hells Gate National Parks. Mount Ol Donyo Eburru, meaning ‘mountain of steam’ in Maa, (Masai Language) is a geological active volcanic massif, rising 2,820m above sea level with many areas of geothermal energy where steam and hot water emerge from the ground.
The Eburru Forest contains areas of indigenous forest with indigenous tree species, such as Prunus africana (African cherry) and Juniperus procera (African pencil cedar), open glades and thickets of African mountain bamboo and giant heather. The forest is home to over 40 species of mammal, including the critically endangered mountain bongo, buffalo, leopard, various antelope and monkey species and an impressive variety of upland bird species including the crowned eagle, the most powerful of all African birds of prey.
