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Janam
Homestay Naromoru
Naromoru,
Kenya
(Janam
Homestay Naromoru
is
a pristine wilderness home on the foothills of the Majestic
Mt Kenya, conveniently located on the Naromoru mountain
climbing route
about 190 Kilometers from Nairobi. Janam Homestay Naromoru
is located only 10 Kilometers
from the Naromoru park gate.)
Janam
Homestay Naromoru
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Janam
Homestay Naromoru
is
a pristine wilderness home on the foothills of the Majestic
Mt Kenya, conveniently located on the Naromoru mountain
climbing route. The Homestay can take a total of 12
guests. Janam Homestay makes mountain climbing a fun
experience and offers climbers’ the perfect base
for all mountain climbing activities.
The experienced host, Shikuku Ooko is an outdoors leadership
trainer. He has lived in the area for nearly thirty
years and has come to know the mountain like the back
of his hand. His vast knowledge of the mountain’s
flora, fauna and geography will make your climb an enriching
and memorable experience.
Due to his skills, Shikuku has been called up on mountain
rescue missions in the mountain and has trained many
upcoming guides and rescue rangers not only in Mt. Kenya
but also in Kilimanjaro and Udzungwa Mountains in Tanzania,
and the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda.
Janam Homestay Naromoru
offers
all the mountain climbing gear you will need including
tents, sleeping bags and pads, camp stoves, lightweight
cook ware and eating utensils, headlamps, walking poles
and warm waterproof jackets.
Janam
Homestay Naromoru
is located only 10 kilometers from the Naromoru park
gate. Janam Homestay is also a perfect stopover for
guests proceeding to Samburu game reserve. Janam
Homestay, located on the foothills of Mt. Kenya provides
a peak into how this exciting concept can greatly boost
holiday experiences.
Janam
Homestay Naromoru
offers climbers the warmth of a family home, the opportunity
to interact with locals on an equal footing, and a chance
to share stories and make lifelong friendships.
The few days spent at
Janam
Homestay Naromoru,
gives guests a unique peak into the world of a mountain
climbing guide and reveals how the mountain has shaped
the lives of locals.
Janam
Homestay Accommodation
Janam Homestay
Naromoru Ot
Maduong’ (The Main House)
Ot
Maduong’house is an architectural
masterpiece combines the traditional round structure
with creative furnishing and a classical shingles roof.
Ot
Maduong’s spacious en suite bedroom can hold triple
beds and is complete with its own balcony directly facing
Mt Kenya. On a clear day, one can sip homemade mango
juice while enjoying an amazing view of the mountain
from the balcony. In the Luo traditional homestead this
is the main house where the first wife resides.
Janam
Homestay Naromoru
Abila (The Old Man’s House)
This
two bed roomed house was the first house that Shikuku
built when he established his homestead. Built in the
traditional mud and wattle style, the house has amazingly
designed interiors which leave guests pleasantly surprised.
Abila
has a common lounge and cooking area for residents of
both rooms. Each bedroom is en suite and can hold doubles.
In Luo culture, Abila was the old man’s house
from where he ate, counseled and disciplined other family
members.
Janam
Homestay Naromoru
Siwin
(the Girls’ House)
Right below Abila is Siwinthe, the single bed roomed
house which in Luo culture was built for the girls in
the homestead. Siwinthe has a cozy feel with comfortable
colorful furnishings.
It
also has a kitchenette from where guests can make coffee,
light meals/ snacks and serve drinks. In Siwinthe, girls
were counseled and taught by their grandmothers and
aunties.
Janam
Homestay Naromoru
Simba (Boys
House)
On the opposite side
of the compound lies Simba which is designed in the
same way as Siwinthe. The two bedroomed Simba has shared
washrooms and a common lounge for occupants.
In
Luo culture, Simba was the young man’s house.
Upon reaching adolescence, young Luo boys, could no
longer stay in the same house with the parents or even
grandparents and they had to build and move into the
Simba.
Janam
Homestay Naromoru
Camping
Janam
Homestay campsite is located on the banks of the Tigithi
River on unspoilt indigenous wilderness which offers
a perfect base for camping.
Camping
gear such as tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads and
mobile lamps are available. Bird watchers can enjoy
the unique bird life while those keen on fishing can
catch trout. Across the river lies the Mt Kenya Forest
National Reserve.
Janam
Homestay Naromoru
Activities
*
Visit to the Mau Mau caves
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Braiding in local styles for ladies
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Visit to coffee and tea farms and Village tours
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Local dish cooking lessons and Local language lessons
* Mountain climbing, Camping, Bike riding, Hiking and
Fishing
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Volunteering in community projects such as children’s
orphanage
* Game watching in the nearby Ol Pejeta wildlife conservancy,
Solio Ranch, Aberdares National Park, and the Mt Kenya
forest national reserve
Booking
& Reservations for Janam Homestay Naromoru - a pristine
wilderness home on the foothills of the Majestic Mt
Kenya, conveniently located on the Naromoru mountain
climbing route about 190 Kilometers from Nairobi - Kenya
Booking Office Tel:
+ 254 (0) 20 2437871
Mobile : + 254-721242711
Email: [email protected]
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