Ajabu House Loldia Farm Naivasha

Ajabu House is set along the shores of Lake Naivasha on the Gilgil and Malewa delta on Loldia Farm (part of the Loldia Conservation area). Ajabu House is less than two hours drive from Nairobi or a 30-minute flight to the nearby Loldia airstrip. ‘Ajabu’ means “a miracle” in Kiswahili, which aptly describes the ambiance and history of the house located amongst the fig trees, at 6,000 ft. 

Built by Wilfreded and Mairo Hopcraft, in 1935-36, and added to over the years, this North lake property is situated on a 5500-acre private farm/ wildlife sanctuary and an incredible weekend/ escape only 1.45 minutes from Nairobi.

Ajabu House has 8 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 18 guests in the following main house and guest cottages. Siriane Guest House – has 2 spacious rooms each with en-suite bathrooms, with views across the lake and its unique delta, plus exceptional views of Mount Longonot. One room is a double room and the other can be a double or a twin. 

The Master Bedroom – A large spacious en-suite room (with an antique bath) with stunning views across to Lake Naivasha (where the Gilgil River and Malewa River meet), the Aberdare Mountain Range, and Mount Longonot. This room can (and did in the past) double up as a family room with the unique ‘bird’ room connected to it (via a door).  This room also has a double sofa bed which is very useful for small children.

The Bird Room – This double/twin room is en-suite and perfect for children with room bunk beds and one queen bed.  The ‘birds’ on the wall are unique and create a certain – je ne sais quoi!  This room is the very essence of the house’s history – the beautiful birds were painted by a family friend over 60 years ago and they were used to educate the children on East African birds.

The Muse Guest House – is a family room with a shared bathroom (Double bed in the parent section and 3 beds in the children section) and two separate double en-suite bedrooms. This was the backbone of the house (offices, stables, etc.) until 2014 when we converted this area to an accommodation with three bedrooms.

The red room has an option for a double or twin with an en-suite bathroom. The blue room has a single bed (it can be two singles on request) and an en-suite. The Muse is a perfect addition to Ajabu House. The grounds are well suited for families, with manicured lawns, terraced gardens, and a wildlife wall surrounding the property.

To expel a bit of energy there is a clay tennis court, below the house, a trampoline to play on, boating, fishing, and tubing on Lake Naivasha, birding, and lovely game drives. The house has a team of 4 staff to care for your needs. A masseuse can also be arranged in advance by appointment.

Non-ResidentsAccommodation Rates Include:

Full board accommodation, wine, local spirits, and beer (not imported spirits, champagne, and cigars)

Notes:

* Check-in time 1100 Hours
* Check out time 1000 Hours
* Conservation fees of 58 US Dollars and Gratuities (we recommend 10 US Dollars per person per day)
* All rates are quoted for an all-inclusive stay at Ajabu House in US Dollars and are subject to change without further notice
* In the case of a last-minute booking (less than 1 month before the check-in date), 100% payment is required from the client, within 48 hours of making the reservation
* As soon as a client makes a booking, a 50% deposit of the total reservation amount is required immediately.  The final balance is required 1 month in advance of the check-in date
* Vehicle – we can arrange a vehicle and driver for 350 US Dollars per day – this will need to be pre-booked prior to arrival (the vehicle does not include fuel and will need to be returned with a full tank of fuel at the end of your stay)

Residents’ Accommodation Rates:

Self-catering Option Rates Exclude;

* Things of a personal nature
* Food, drinks, vehicles, boat, laundry, and gratuities
* Conservation fees – Charged once (Adults from 18 years ) 2,000 Kenya Shillings
* Game drives around the airstrip and lakeside of the great Loldia conservation area
* Extra basket of available fruit and vegetables on your return home as per season

Notes

* Over the Christmas period (20th of December to 5th of January inclusive), rates will be based on a minimum of the 10 guests rate for a 3-night stay
* Should you wish to stay past check-out time on your date of departure, you must book this late departure in advance and there is a surcharge of  10,000 Kenya Shillings

Fully Catered  Option Rates Exclude;

* Vehicle, alcoholic drinks, boat, and boatmen
* Conservation fees – Charged once (Adults from 18 years ) 2,000 Kenya Shillings
* Gratuities (recommend 500 Kenya Shillings – 1,000 Kenya Shillings per group per night)

Activities available at an Extra Cost

* Bird watching
* Fishing (we do not provide fishing rods)
* Crater Lake Excursion (park fees required)
* Walk through the organic vegetable garden
* Tennis – there is a tennis court at Ajabu House
* Walk around steam jets on Eburu Farm (Eburu Farm is a 45-minute drive from Ajabu)

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