Loisaba Lodge

Constructed from stone, local timber and thatch, the lodge is perched high on the edge of the plateau looking south towards Mount Kenya.

Each room has large French windows that open onto a private deck cantilevered off the escarpment. The views are legendary, and a water hole a few hundred feet below draws continuous wildlife.

All the furniture in the lodge is handmade at Loisaba. The lodge has a swimming pool, tennis court, bocce court and croquet lawn.

The spa offers massage and beauty treatment and a romantic open-air bubble bath, all with a tranquil view of the unspoilt Karissia Hills.

Getting to Loisaba
:: Flying: Loisaba airstrip is a 15 minute drive from the lodge
:: Twice daily scheduled Safarilink flight departing Nairobi Wilson at 08h00 & 10h20 , min 2 pax
:: Twice daily scheduled Safarilink flight to Nanyuki departing Nairobi Wilson at 08h00 and 10h20 – connect with private charter.

Accommodation

LOISABA HOUSE
– A private house consisting of 1 double & 1 twin en-suite bedrooms, spacious sitting & dining room, fully-staffed kitchen, large private garden and swimming pool.
– Both bedrooms can fit one extra bed.

LOISABA LODGE
– 7 en-suite rooms
– 4 doubles and 3 twins (that can become doubles)
– 3 of the bedrooms can fit extra beds

LOISABA COTTAGE
A private house consisting of 3 double en-suite bedrooms (2 of which are separate from main house),

1 mezzanine snug/bedroom with detached bathroom, sitting & dining room, fully-staffed kitchen, large private garden and swimming pool.
2 of the bedrooms can be triples

Activities
:: Day & Night Game Drives
:: Guided Bush and Bird Walks
:: Bush Meals,Sundowners
:: Horse Riding,Camel Safaris,Mountain Biking & Quad Biking
:: River Rafting & Fishing (Seasonal)
:: Tennis and Croquet & Boules
:: Helicopter excursions
:: Spa and Massage
:: Cultural visits
:: 3 x Swimming pools (at main Lodge, Cottage and House).

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Lewa Safari Camp

Lewa Safari Camp has a stunning location within Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, with outstanding game viewing, and spectacular views to Mt. Kenya to the south and arid lowlands to the north.

Each tent has a thatched roof, verandah and full en suite bathroom, very much in the ‘Lewa’ style.

The central areas have exquisite gardens with a large sunny verandah and swimming pool to enjoy during the day, and cosy log fires in the lounge and dining room for the more chilly evenings.

The camp is based within the private 65,000 acre wildlife conservancy of the Lewa Wilderness Trust.

The conservancy is home to about 10 percent of Kenya’s black rhino population, and the single largest population of Grevy’s zebra in the world.

Access
Lewa Safari Camp is set on the 65,000 acre privately owned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.

Closest airstrip is the Lewa Downs airstrip, for private charters and the Nanyuki airstrip for scheduled flights.

Accommodation
With a capacity to accommodate 26 guests, the permanent luxury tents are comprised of nine twins, two triples and one double.

Each tent is alluringly decorated and has electric lights, ensuite bathrooms, with flush toilets, hot and cold running water for the basin and shower, and a private verandah.

The camp also has a pool.

Activities
:: Day and night game drives
:: Bush Walks, Bird watching
:: Sundowners
:: Swimming pool
:: Educational tours on the history and day to day operation of the Conservancy
:: Visits to a pre-historic archaeological site.
:: View the wildlife from game blinds and hides
:: Horse riding (extra)
:: Camel walks (extra)
:: Visit Il N‛gwesi cultural village (extra)
:: Fly fishing and other excursions further a field

Lewa Safari Dining
With a team of skilled cooks, and incredibly fresh ingredients brought in from farms neighbouring Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, your post-game-drive hunger will be nicely satisfied with Lewa Safari Camp’s delicious daily set menus – all homemade, using Kenya’s most fresh and organic ingredients and followed by tempting desserts.

At Lewa Safari Camp guests can choose to eat separately, or join other guests.

Meal times are as follows:

Breakfast – from 08.00
Lunch – from 13.00
Dinner – from 20.00
Lewa Safari Camp is happy to cater to special diets such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.

Wildlife
Lewa now holds 34 black and 33 white rhino.
It is also one of the last three remaining habitats of the aquatic sitatunga.

Lewa boasts an ever-increasing population of reticulated Giraffe, 25 % of the worlds remaining Grevy’s zebra population and Lewa also hosts a pack of elusive wild dogs.

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Lewa Lodge

Located at the very heart of the Conservancy, Lewa House is a stunningly attractive residence set on top of a hill with an engaging panoramic view of rolling landscape, luggas and hills – with Mount Kenya to the south and the rugged Mathews Range and the sacred mountain of Ol Olokwe to the north.

It has variety of exciting wildlife icluding the endangered black rhino, gravy zebra, the big five and as well as 400 bird species, some are rare and others abudant and all beutiful.

Access
By daily schedule flight from Wilson Airport (Nairobi) to Lewa Downs, by private charter flight direct to the Lewa airstrip, or by road from either Nanyuki (1 hour) or Nairobi (over 3 hours).

Accommodation
The accommodation at Lewa House is in the form of cottage style rooms which are spread out along the hillside, all looking to the expanse of wilderness to the north.

There are 3 of the original (the house was originally a private home) thatched family cottages, each comprising of two homely en-suite rooms and a large shared veranda.

The 4 recently added single room cottages are built with sustainable, ecological principles in mind whilst still being exceptionally comfortable and spacious, with wonderful views across the surrounding landscape.

Power and hot water at Lewa House is provided by the sun and water comes directly from a spring that emerges on Lewa at the base of the Ngare Ndare forest, fed by the snows of Mt Kenya.

The heart of Lewa House is a large elegant building with an open fireplace at one end where guests can relax during the day and mingle with a drink before dinner, and at the other is a large family dining table where the evening meals are served, hosted by Calum and Sophie.

There is a large shaded verandah extending away from the main house with a comfortable seating area from which you can enjoy a cool afternoon drink and soak in the very special atmosphere of Lewa House.

Activities
:: Day and night game drives and guided bush walks.
:: Horse riding, both for non-experienced riders and advanced riders.
:: Game watching up close from secluded game blinds.
:: Day or overnight camel walks.
:: Educational talks on the Conservancy and related issues.
:: Visits to the Il N’gwesi Maasai cultural boma.
:: Community conservation orientated activities.

Wildlife
Lewa is home to 350 bird species and 70 mammal species including the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) as well as many endangered or locally rare species.

Endangered species protected by Lewa include the prehistoric looking black rhino which at approx. 65 individuals on Lewa means the conservancy hosts almost 10% of Kenya’s black rhino population!

Lewa also has the world’s largest single population of the stunning Grevy’s zebra, very different looking from the more common Plains zebra found in most of Kenya – in fact we have both species so you can compare!

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II N’gwesi Lodge

II N’gwesi Lodge is an eco lodge situated adjacent to Ngare Ndare Riveron the edge of Mukogodo Hills, right on the Laikipia Plateau.It is set on a 16,500 acres and is run by local people and provides high standards of accommodation.

Lekurukki and Il Ngwesiare group ranches owned by the local Masai community.Thee two ranches play a major role as the migratory corridor between the Laikipia Plateauand Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves.

To the western border Mokogodo Forest Reserveis haven for birds and butterflies as well as other wild animals.

Location & Access
Access to II Ngwesi is by daily schedule flight from Wilson Airport (Nairobi) to Lewa Downs followed by road transfer, by private charter flight direct to the Il N’gwesi airfield, or by road via Ngare Ndare.

Accommodation
The lodge is constructed with materials from the local area and comprises six individual `bandas’ (cottages), which all have adjoining open air showers.

They are thatched, open plan and on high supports to fully ensure both fantastic views and privacy. Two of the bandas have a platform where you can roll out the double bed and spend the night under the stars.

There is also a large sitting area where you can enjoy breakfast in the trees and dinner under the stars. Cool off in the infinity swimming pool which also makes an ideal lunch venue.

A covered viewing hide overlooking a waterhole allows guests to experience the wildlife up close. Water comes from a spring and then is gravity fed to the lodge. Hot water and electricity are powered by solar systems.

Activities
There is a wide range of activities for guests to enjoy during their stay at II Ngwesi Eco Lodge. Guests can choose to view wildlife from the comfort of a vehicle or choose to do so on foot with local guides.

Many guests choose to visit the II Ngwesi Rhino Sanctuary where the first black rhino was translocated to II Ngwesi over thirty years ago.

Other activities include hiking among the nearby hills or along the Ngare Ndare river, taking meals set-up ‘picnic’ style in the bush, bird watching or visiting the Maasi Cultural Manyatta where guests can learn more about the local community and their lifestyle.

Cuisine
II Ngwesi’s expert cooks entreat your taste buds with your choice of fine cuisine. We believe that the best way to make your lodge stay divine is to captivate all of your senses.

With this goal in mind, the expert chef prepares sensational gourmet meals. II N’gwesi Lodge caters to any special diet and can also avail our traditional cuisine for those interested in sampling our cultural foods.

Attractions
:: Masai Cultural Village Experience
:: Wildlife Safari
:: II Ngwesi Reserve unique Rhino Sanctuary
:: Bird Watching Safari
:: Masai Guided Walks
:: Mukogodo escarpment

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Murera Spring Eco Lodge

Murera Springs Eco Lodge has easy access to the Meru National Park which is one of the most promising tourist destinations in Eastern Africa.

Murera Springs Eco Lodge offers a piece of paradise at affordable rates. As an Eco lodge all vegetables and fruits are grown in the area around the lodge.

Enjoy your stay relaxing by the pool or bar area between or after game drives and evenings around camp fire.

Access
Access from Nairobi (348 kms).

Accommodation
The Murera Springs Lodge has 15 en-suite raised cabins which are colorfully decorated with earth colors and shapes with the theme followed through to the large en-suite bathrooms.

All the rooms have a veranda. The dining area and the swimming pool for the thirty guests are the center for relaxation under the majestic canopy of trees found at Murera Springs Eco Lodge.

Cuisine
:: Bar and lounge area
:: Dine on a varied menu ranging from haute cuisine to vegetarian and nouvelle – African, and all vegetables and fruits grown in the area around the lodge

Facilities
:: Swimming pool
:: Shop
:: All solar run
:: Charging facilities in the reception
:: Bar and lounge area

Tour Activities
:: Local farm visits
:: Bird watching in the lodge
:: Visit to Adamson’s old base camp

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Kiboko Luxury Tented Camp

Kiboko Luxury Camp Naivasha is the first all inclusive luxury camp on the shores of Lake Naivasha with only 8 luxury tents.

The camp offers unlimited soft beverages, wines, local beers, and tea/coffee with one guided nature walk during your stay with the resident guide/ornithologist and free high speed internet.

Kiboko Luxury Camp Naivasha tents are approximately 60 square metres with en suite bathrooms within the sprawling ground of the Lake Naivasha.

Accommodation
:: It is the first all inclusive luxury camp on the shores of Lake Naivasha
:: Has 8 luxury tents
:: The tents are approximately 60 square metres with en suite bathrooms within the sprawling ground of the Lake Naivasha.
:: All tents are en suite with WiFi internet accessible in the tents, minibars in all tents, dual speed hair dryers, tea/coffee makers, digital safe deposit lockers, 32-inch Internet televisions, DVD players, ipad docking stations and telephones with voice mail facilities.

Activities
:: Boat trips on Lake Naivasha
:: Fishing for carp, tilapia and black bass
:: A walk on Crater Island Private Game Sanctuary
:: Relax in the shaded poolside area/Lush tropical gardens
:: Walks within the grounds and down to the shores of Lake Naivasha
:: Range of day trips – Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell’s Gate National Park, Lake Bogoria

Facilities
:: Daily laundry
:: Tennis court on the ranch with equipment
:: Walking trails or boat rides for bird watching

Tour Activities
Excursions with game drives and picnic breakfast or lunch at Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell’s Gate National Park, Lake Elementaita & Lake Bogoria (National Park entrance fees to be paid separately).

Game drives and game walks on the ranch and night game drives

Boat rides: Morning and afternoon boat rides on Lake Naivasha (Sun downer), boat ride to Crescent Island with game watching and game walks.

Horse riding on the ranch.

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Loldia House

Loldia House is an old farmhouse on a Ranch of the North Western part of Lake Naivasha, Kenya.

At Loldia House you’ll experience the life of Kenya’s early settlers. Loldia House is an ideal spot to relax, taste the pleasures of Kenyan country life and explore the Great Rift Valley.

There are beautiful views of the dormant volcano, Mount Longonot. Wild animals roam free on the farm and in the evenings hippo munch quietly by the waterside. Loldia House is only a two hour drive from Nairobi and within easy reach of Nairobi’s International Airport.

It is a perfect place from which to begin your exciting safari holiday around Kenya. It is also conveniently located for day trips to the famous Lake Nakuru National Park. There are now also daily flights on Safari Link Aviation direct from Loldia House to the Masai Mara.

Accommodation
Loldia House itself has 4 rooms, Loldia Cottage has another three, and the third cottage offers 2 rooms with kitchen facilities – ideal for families.

Each room is en-suite and decorated colonial style, has a comfortable sitting area with a fireplace and beautiful views. One of the cottage bedrooms has a wonderful, private outdoor bathroom for a real nature inspired experience.

There is a great seating area in the garden, where guests can watch the hippos graze in the evenings and the sun peer over the horizon in the mornings.

Dining
Locally caught fish and shrimp from Lake Naivasha are the stars of the menu. Meals are served in the colonial style dining room or under the trees with a marvellous personal service from “probably the world’s best butler”

Facilities
:: Daily laundry
:: Tennis court on the ranch with equipment
:: Walking trails or boat rides for bird watching

Tour Activities
Excursions with game drives and picnic breakfast or lunch at Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell’s Gate National Park, Lake Elementaita & Lake Bogoria (National Park entrance fees to be paid separately).

Game drives and game walks on the ranch and night game drives

Boat rides: Morning and afternoon boat rides on Lake Naivasha (Sun downer), boat ride to Crescent Island with game watching and game walks.

Horse riding on the ranch.

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Enashipai Resort & Spa

Enashipai – a Masaai term meaning a place of happiness

The resort offers the best get away from the hustles and bustles of the city.

Enashipai Resort & Spa offers:-

:: A strong local heritage and abundant nature that is well blended with pure luxury.
:: A nice and warmth place to relax in serene surroundings.
:: Comfortable, spacious, luxurious and cozy room.

Accommodation
Enashipai has 40 Executive Rooms and 39 Deluxe Rooms.

The rooms are equipped with:- Electronic Safe, Complimentary mineral water in the room, Tea and Coffee making facilities, Electric door and flat screen televisions with premium movie channels

Culinary & Dining Experience
Enashipai Resort and Spa has a central restaurant, coffee lounge, bar and lakeside bar. Meals are traditionally served buffet style and will include a broad selection of international and local choices. Vegetarian options are always provided by the safari lodge and children’s mealtimes and menus can usually be arranged with prior notice.

General Facilities
:: 1 Main Restaurant
:: 1 Coffee Lounge (opening soon)
:: 1 Main Bar and 1 Lakeside Bar
:: A Fully Equipped Fitness Centre
:: Outdoor Swimming Pool
:: A Modern Spa – Siyara Spa (opening soon)
:: Tennis/Basketball and Volleyball Court (opening soon)
:: Modern Conference Center with secretariat facilities
:: Lakeside Events Ground
:: Business Centre
:: Resort-wide Internet Facilities
:: Private Maasai Museum (opening soon)
:: Gift Shop
:: An hour’s drive from Nairobi

Excursions
:: Mountain Climbing, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Biking, or even Bird Watching, Naivasha is home to some of the Country’s key attractions e.g. Hells Gate and Mt. Longonot.

:: Bird watchers will have a field day at the Hells Gate Park with over 100 species of birds including vultures, Verreaux’s Eagles, Augur Buzzard,and Swifts. This park is also unique in the sense that it is one of the few parks where you are allowed to walk.

:: Boat rides are a must for any traveller in Naivasha. Enjoy a relaxing ride to Crescent Island and picnic among the Giraffes as you listen to birds tweeting away. Speak to AN on-site concierge for a more comprehensive guide on what to do while in Naivasha – activities abound both on and off premises.

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Lake Naivasha Country Club

Lake Naivasha Country Club is perfectly positioned on the lake shore with a backdrop of green manicured gardens and yellow-barked acacia trees housing the cheeky Colobus monkey only one hour drive from Nairobi, Naivasha is one of the gems in a necklace of Rift Valley lakes.

The hotel offers a wonderful mix of tranquillity in serene surroundings and a varied number of sporting activities for both the energetic and the more laid back. the abundant bird life and several activities in the area. Naivasha has the highest concentration of these birds in the world.

Accommodation
50 rooms with en suite bathrooms (2 adults and 1 child).
The executive lake cottage (2 adults and 1 child) is also available.

Standard Room: Choice of Double or Twin Bed
Deluxe Room: Maximum occupation, 3 adults and 1 child
Presidential Room: Choice of Double or Twin Bed Wi-Fi Internet access Maximum occupation includes 3 children.
Executive Cottage Room: Choice of Double or Twin Bed Wi-Fi Internet access Maximum occupation includes 3 children.

General Facilities
:: Children – Children are welcome at Lake Naivasha Country Club. Many bedrooms are easily large enough to accommodate an extra bed. Children’s menu and early supper available. Baby sitting serves available. Activities for children include a special play area and children’s pool. accommodation for nanny available.
:: Communication – 24-hour telephone and fax services and now e-mails
:: Two gift shop
:: Bureau de Change + major credit cards accepted

Recreational Facilities
:: Swimming Pool – enclosed, with its own garden and children’s pool.
:: Verandah – stretching to the bar in the main building overlooks the gardens, has leather and limed wood chairs and marble-topped tables, exudes an elegant and fashionable air.
:: Snooker Room – Adjoins the Flamingo Bar and houses a full sized snooker table.
:: Boating – Boats rented out on an exclusive basis per hour for bird watching, fishing trips and expeditions to Crescent Island.
:: Bird watching – Naivasha has the highest concentration of Fish Eagle in the world and over 300 species of birds have been sighted on and around the lake. The guides have a wide knowledge of the birds and their habits.
:: Day trips – Trips can be arranged to areas of interest in the Naivasha area including Elsamere, Hells Gate and Mt. Longonot.

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Great Rift Valley Lodge

Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort enjoys one of the most spectacular views in all of Africa. It is perched on the side of the Eburu Escarpment, overlooking Lake Naivasha and the sweeping floors of the Great Rift Valley of Kenya.

A short drive from the well-maintained Pan African Highway, the lodge is just one and a half hours’ drive from Nairobi – or a 30-minute flight to its own all-weather airstrip.

Its location, midway between the Samburu and Masai Mara makes the lodge the perfect stopover between the country’s top safari destinations – and an ideal alternative to a night in a city hotel.

Accommodation
Great Rift Valley Golf Resort has 30 twin & double rooms. All rooms at the Great Rift Valley Golf Resort are beautifully decorated using African prints and furnished with large four- poster beds and hand-made wooden furniture. Several rooms have interlinking doors ideal for families with children.

In- room amenities:
Private bathroom; private balconies overlooking waterhole. Boiled water and insect repellent in rooms

Conference Facilities
The top floor of the clubhouse houses 3 fully-equipped conference rooms – seating 32, 16 and 10 people respectively – with an adjoining breakout room and a state-of-the-art business centre with full secretarial support.

General Facilities
:: E-mail and Internet access is also available through the resort’s business centre.
:: Safe deposit boxes for guests’ valuables
:: Full laundry and valet service
:: Foreign currency exchange service
:: Resident doctor on 24-hour call.
:: All-weather airstrip on site
:: Mains electricity with generator backup.

Culinary & Dining Experience
The social ‘heart’ of the Great Rift Valley Lodge is the clubhouse building, which offers fine dining and beautiful views from its panoramic restaurant and broad balconies.

Adventure Activities
:: 18-hole golf course
:: Escorted game and bird walks in Eburu Forest
:: Boating and Fishing for Black Bass on Lake Naivasha.
:: Horse Riding and Mountain Biking with expert guides
:: Excursion arranged by AfricanMecca to Lakes Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru
:: Cultural visits to Kikuyu, Maasai, Dorobo and Turkana Communities living in the area.

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