“Our stay at the The Dairy had us feeling like we had entered the Garden of Eden. Zebra, giraffe, warthogs, impala, Thompson Gazelle and waterbuck all graze peacefully on the endless green lawns. Fish Eagles soar high above the tallest Acacia trees. Families of Colobus monkeys swing from the branches of the purple Jacaranda Trees, which were in full bloom during our stay. We adored the friendly hospitality of our housekeeper and cook and Oria’s warm and welcoming energy made us feel as if we were part of her extended family. A truly extraordinary place, I absolutely cannot wait to return again and again.”

Lori, Chicago USA

“Wonderful hospitality and staff, lots of thoughtful touches and good food. Best of all are the amazing surroundings – lake views, acacia trees and wild animals everywhere – zebras, giraffes, warthogs and cheeky monkeys on your doorstep. Oria was a lovely hostess and very accommodating. The perfect weekend getaway for a family or group of friends to escape the hustle and bustle of Nairobi. Highly recommended!”

Natalie, Nairobi

“We had a great time at The Dairy. The place was beautifully furnished and surrounded by wildlife. The house was amazing and we had some awesome walks around the 100 acre property. Oria has a great team of people who were very hospitable and made our trip very comfortable.”

Veer, UK

  • A really spacious and inviting private holiday home
  • Set in 300 green acres teeming with wildlife
  • Use of shared swimming pool
  • Choose ‘self catering’ or from an ‘a la carte’ menu
  • Accommodates 6+ guests in 3 ensuite bedrooms
  • Can be rented in conjunction with the 2-bedroom Olerai Studio and 5-bedrooom Olerai House
  • Self catering – Ksh 69,000 per night for up to 6 guests
  • Conservancy fees – Ksh 1,000 per resident adult per day, Ksh 500 per child (3-11 years) per day, free for infants
Lake Naivasha and Mount Longonot

Lake Naivasha and Mount Longonot

Lake Naivasha sits at the highest elevation of the Kenyan Rift valley at 1,884 metres (6,181 ft) and around 90km north west of Nairobi. The name Naivasha comes from the word Nai’posha meaning rough water in the language of the Maasai, and the surface of the 50-square mile lake can often be subject to unexpected squalls and storms.

In early colonial times the lake became a popular retreat for white settlers with a number of beautiful and unusual houses being built along the lake shore, such as the notorious Djinn Palace. In the 1930s the lake began to be used by Imperial Airways as a landing place for their flying boats travelling between England and South Africa.

Crescent Island Naivasha

Crescent Island Naivasha

Naivasha and the surrounding area remains popular with weekenders from Nairobi and there are numerous water sports and related activities on hand for visitors. Boating, sailing, fishing, and bird watching are available at various locations around the lake – as is horse riding, biking and hiking. Golf takes place in a spectacular location at the Great Rift Valley Golf Resort off North Lake Road.

Lake Naivasha Sunset

Lake Naivasha Sunset

Apart from tourism, the major business of Naivasha is floriculture – numerous flower farms are to be found close to the lake shore and export large quantities of flowers, especially roses, to Europe daily. Another major commercial enterprise on the lake is the geothermal plant, which was commissioned in 1981 and now generates a substantial amount of electricity.

Lake Oloidien Naivasha

Lake Oloidien Naivasha

The lake and its surroundings are home to a wide variety of wildlife and game including a large population of Hippoptomus and several species of fish. Over 400 species of birds have been recorded here, and the lake is home to Pelicans and Kenya’s largest concentration of African Fish Eagles. You will often see large flocks of Flamingos on Lake Oloidien which adjoins the South West corner of the lake.

Hell's Gate National Park Naivasha

Hell’s Gate National Park Naivasha

Hells Gate National Park is one of the few National Parks that permits walking, bicycling and rock climbing. Both Fischer’s Tower and Central Tower make challenging ascents for rock climbers, as does the escarpment. The gorge, slicing through striking rock formations, contains a series of hot springs that heat the surrounding rocks, and local guides are available to guide walkers through the gorge. The park is home to plains game and other wildlife, and is particularly known for vultures, eagles and buzzards. The setting for the film The Lion King was heavily based on the area.

Crater Lake Naivasha

Crater Lake Naivasha

Crescent Island, an arc of land linked to the mainland lake shore by a causeway, has a number of animals but no predators, and makes a lovely place to walk and picnic. Crater Lake, to the West of Lake Naivasha, also has wildlife, birdlike and attractive walks. Mount Longonot, between Naivasha and Nairobi, is an inactive volcano whose crater makes for a lovely but quite strenuous walk with spectacular views both into the crater and across the surrounding area.

Mount Longonot Naivasha

For food and general supplies there is good shopping in Naivasha Town and at the new Buffalo Mall which has a large Tusky’s supermarket. There is an excellent new Farm Shop and Butchery on South Lake Road, where you will also find attractive crafts for sale at Lake Elementaita Weavers and Fired Earth Pottery.   Recommended places to eat off South Lake Road include Carnelly’s Restaurant, The Ranch House Bistro and The Club House Cafe.

Club House Cafe Naivasha

Club House Cafe Naivasha

By Road

Olerai Sanctuary sits on the north western shore of Lake Naivasha around 120 kilometres north or Nairobi and guests should allow around 2 hours to drive there from Nairobi. The property is located approx. 20 kms from the A104, the main Nairobi-Naivasha-Nakura road, is and accessed along Moi North Lake Road, which is good quality tarmac until just before the property. A 4×4 vehicle is not necessary.

By Air

There are often daily scheduled flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the nearby Loldia airstrip with Safarilink. The flight takes less than 30 minutes and also connects with the Masai Mara.

www.flysafarilink.com

“Our stay at the The Dairy had us feeling like we had entered the Garden of Eden. Zebra, giraffe, warthogs, impala, Thompson Gazelle and waterbuck all graze peacefully on the endless green lawns. Fish Eagles soar high above the tallest Acacia trees. Families of Colobus monkeys swing from the branches of the purple Jacaranda Trees, which were in full bloom during our stay. We adored the friendly hospitality of our housekeeper and cook and Oria’s warm and welcoming energy made us feel as if we were part of her extended family. A truly extraordinary place, I absolutely cannot wait to return again and again.”

Lori, Chicago USA

“Wonderful hospitality and staff, lots of thoughtful touches and good food. Best of all are the amazing surroundings – lake views, acacia trees and wild animals everywhere – zebras, giraffes, warthogs and cheeky monkeys on your doorstep. Oria was a lovely hostess and very accommodating. The perfect weekend getaway for a family or group of friends to escape the hustle and bustle of Nairobi. Highly recommended!”

Natalie, Nairobi

“We had a great time at The Dairy. The place was beautifully furnished and surrounded by wildlife. The house was amazing and we had some awesome walks around the 100 acre property. Oria has a great team of people who were very hospitable and made our trip very comfortable.”

Veer, UK

  • Self catering – Ksh 69,000 per night for up to 6 guests
  • Minimum numbers / stay – 6 full paying adult guests in 3 bedrooms for 2 nights
  • Rates include housekeeping, guided bush walks, bonfires and use of shared swimming pool
  • Private chef available for an additional Ksh 2,000 per day – please book in advance
  • Meals can also be ordered in advance from an ‘a la carte’ menu
  • Conservancy fees – Ksh 1,000 per resident adult per day, Ksh 500 per child (3-11 years) per day, free for infants. Tickets are bought on-site, preferably via cash.
  • Check in – 11.00am Check out – 10 am

These rates are for East African residents – please contact us for non-resident rates

Please contact us for rates over the Christmas and New Year period – Minimum stay 3 nights

These rates, terms and conditions are valid for stays up until 31st December 2024

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