Retreats near to Nairobi
Olerai House, North Lake, Naivasha
One of Naivasha and Kenya’s best kept secrets – an intimate, welcoming and characterful boutique lodge set within the magical Olerai Sanctuary – 300 beautiful rewilded lakeside acres teeming with wildlife. It’s hard to imagine a more relaxing or authentic near-to-Nairobi retreat.
Olmaroroi House, Rift Valley, Ngong
A magnificent new private retreat looking out across the Rift Valley, Olmaroroi House makes the perfect near-to-Nairobi getaway for anyone longing for space, peace and luxury. Relax and enjoy dramatic landscapes, panoramic views, stylish and expansive accommodation and a spectacular swimming pool.
The Olerai Studio, North Lake, Naivasha
A delightful, colourful and spacious 2-bedroom cottage set within the beautiful 300-acre Olerai Sanctuary on the northern shore of Lake Naivasha, this former artist's studio is surrounded by nature and wildlife and makes the perfect private escape from the city for a couple or family.
The Olerai Dairy, North Lake, Naivasha
A bright, welcoming and very roomy 3-bedroom home-from-home recently and lovingly converted from the original dairy on the beautiful lakeside Olerai Sanctuary. The Dairy is filled with hospitality, comfort and charm and the extensive grounds are home to a huge wealth and variety of animal and birdlife.
Casa ya Ndoto, Langata, Nairobi
Once a boutique hotel, now a hospitable family home, Casa ya Ndoto offers luxurious bed and breakfast accommodation in elegant and peaceful surroundings. It is the perfect spot for a relaxing start or finish to your safari, or for a longer stay in one of Nairobi’s most charming neighbourhoods.
Lucita Farm Cottage 2, Lake Naivasha
The larger of two lovely new guest cottages set in beautiful shady gardens on the southern shore of Lake Naivasha which come complete with swimming pool and floodlit tennis court. Comfortable, private, furnished with taste and style and perfect for a self-contained and relaxing escape from Nairobi.
Susie’s Camp, Naivasha
A spacious, intimate and luxurious new private camp set between Lake Naivasha and Mount Longonot. The huge and beautifully-appointed safari tents and lovely swimming pool at Kianga Private Camp make a welcoming and memorable bush retreat for one or two couples or a small family.
Olohoro Onyore Ndogo, Champagne Ridge, Nairobi
The self-contained and independent ‘little sister’ to Olohoro Onyore and the perfect retreat for a couple or small family. This smart and soothing new house is quick and easy to get to from Nairobi and enjoys wonderful, far-reaching views across the Rift Valley.
Olohoro Onyore, Champagne Ridge, Nairobi
Escape from the city and enjoy peace, tranquillity and magnificent views at this stunning and spacious new Rift Valley retreat. Sleek and stylish Olhoro Onyore sets new standards for Champagne Ridge houses and makes for a really memorable getaway.
Mundui House, Lake Oloiden, Naivasha
One of East Africa’s most historic private homes which once played host to visitors such as Ernest Hemingway and Winston Churchill, Mundui House sits on the shores of Naivasha’s Lake Oloiden within its own private 2000-acre wildlife conservancy.
The Lake House, Tigoni
A lovely, calm and stylish house in a magical waterfront setting just 25 kilometres from central Nairobi, The Lake House is perfect for one or two families or a group of friends wanting to escape the city and enjoy a really restful rural retreat.
Banana Farmhouse, Tigoni
A charming, traditional and welcoming family home situated less than 20 kilometres from central Nairobi; Banana Farmhouse sits in 25 acres of beautiful and unspoilt green countryside, complete with expansive views, Jersey cows and a lovely large swimming pool.
Lucita Farm Cottage 1, Lake Naivasha
The smaller of two lovely new guest cottages set in beautiful shady gardens on the southern shore of Lake Naivasha which come complete with swimming pool and floodlit tennis court. Comfortable, private, furnished with taste and style and perfect for a self-contained and relaxing escape from Nairobi.
Karen Gables, Karen, Nairobi
A civilised, characterful and luxurious new boutique guest house, quietly situated in one of Nairobi’s best neighbourhoods, Karen Gables is a world away from the hubbub of central Nairobi and close to the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre and all the other attractions of the area.
The Constant Gardener House, New Muthaiga, Nairobi
One of Nairobi’s oldest and most notable historic houses, set in two acres of lovely colourful gardens and situated close to the United Nations and Village Market, the Constant Gardener House was used as the home and garden of Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz in the Oscar-winning film of the same name.
Shompole Wilderness, Shompole Conservancy, Lake Magadi
An intimate and luxurious private safari camp with abundant wildlife set in a remarkable, remote and little-visited corner of Kenya, Shompole Wilderness nestles in a shady grove of giant fig trees on the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River at the bottom of the Great Rift Valley.
Ol Popongi Camp, Kedong, Naivasha
A beautiful and well-equipped private tented camp with swimming pool, Ol Popongi is a lovely and highly relaxing destination in itself - as well as the ideal base from which to explore and enjoy all the attractions of Lake Naivasha, Mount Longonot and Hell’s Gate National Park.
Ajabu House, North Lake, Naivasha
A delightful colonial-era bungalow and guest cottages overlooking Lake Naivasha, Ajabu sits within the private 5,500-acre Loldia Conservancy on the quiet and little-visited North Lake shore. Tranquil, traditional and highly-recommended as the ideal weekend escape from - and antidote to - Nairobi.
