Grogans Castle Hotel Tsavo West

Grogan’s Castle Hotel is a privately owned 3-star retreat nestled on a hilltop in Taveta, Kenya, within 1,400 acres of the newly formed Lake Jipe Conservancy.

Built in the 1930s by Ewart Grogan, the castle offers a unique blend of history and comfort with sweeping 360-degree views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Pare Mountains, Lake Jipe, and Tsavo West National Park. With only eight en-suite rooms and peaceful, panoramic surroundings, it is an ideal retreat for those seeking privacy, relaxation, and an immersive natural experience.

Location & Accessibility

Grogan’s Castle is located near the Kenya-Tanzania border in Taita-Taveta County, about 25 minutes from the Lake Jipe Gate of Tsavo West National Park.

By Road

✓ From Nairobi: 450 kilometers away, the driving time is five to six hours via Voi and Taveta
✓ From Mombasa: 280 kilometers, driving time is four to four and a half hours through Tsavo West
✓ From Tanzania: 50 minutes from Moshi and two hours from Arusha via the Holili–Taveta border

By Air

✓ Helipad available on-site
✓ One-hour flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport or the Coast
✓ Adjacent 1,200-meter dirt airstrip for private charter landings

Accommodation

Grogan’s Castle offers eight spacious en-suite bedrooms, each designed to reflect colonial charm while providing modern comforts.

✓ King or twin beds
✓ Lounge seating areas
✓ Wi-Fi in common areas
✓ Ceiling fans and local artwork
✓ Private bathrooms with hot showers
✓ Garden, savannah, or Kilimanjaro-facing views

Dining & Cuisine

Meals are served in the main dining room or on the expansive terrace overlooking Mount Kilimanjaro. The kitchen focuses on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and hearty meals.

✓ Full-service bar
✓ Packed meals for excursions
✓ Set menus with vegetarian and special diet options
✓ Bonfire cocktails and sundowner setups are available

Facilities & Amenities

Guests enjoy a quiet, uncrowded setting with personalized service and historical ambiance.

✓ Secure parking and Wi-Fi
✓ Bonfire area for evening relaxation
✓ Infinity pool with Kilimanjaro views
✓ Upper-level lounge with panoramic windows
✓ Open-air courtyard with frangipani tree and fountain
✓ Game and reading room with pool table, darts, and library

Activities & Excursions

Grogan’s Castle offers both laid-back and active experiences for travelers of all types, such as:

✓ Stargazing from rooftop terraces
✓ Lake Chala crater hike and swimming
✓ Birdwatching and cultural village visits
✓ Nature walks within the Lake Jipe Conservancy
✓ Sundowner cocktails and bonfires with mountain views
✓ Lake Jipe visits to view elephants, hippos, and crocodiles
✓ Game drives in the conservancy or Tsavo West (on request)

Grogans Castle Hotel Tsavo West National Park Inclusions

✓ Wi-Fi in select areas
✓ Entry to Lake Jipe Conservancy
✓ Accommodation in en-suite rooms
✓ Breakfast or full board (based on booking)
✓ Use of the swimming pool and common areas

Grogans Castle Hotel Tsavo West National Park Exclusions

✓ Laundry services
✓ Guided game drives and excursions
✓ Bar drinks and special dining setups
✓ Airport transfers and charter flights
✓ Park fees for Tsavo West National Park

2025 Grogans Castle Hotel Tsavo West Accommodation Rates Per Night;

Accommodation + Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner + Tea or Coffee Complimentary & Drinking water in the room

Note: All rates are inclusive of taxes and are quoted in Kenyan shillings currency

Notes

* Extra bed – 10 US Dollars
* Children aged below  five years of age – free of charge
* Children aged 12-16 years – pay 75% of the full adult rate
* Children aged 8-12 years old own a room – pay 60% of the adult rate
* Children aged 5-12 years sharing with an adult – pay 50% of the adult rate

Grogans Castle Hotel, Tsavo West National Park Accommodation Rates Exclude;

* All activities
* Laundry facilities
* Game sanctuary fees
* Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages

Grogans Castle Hotel features eight large en-suite bedrooms, offering all the modern comforts with an old historical feel and decor reminiscent of the early Colonial era. Extra beds can also be added upon request. Each bedroom is unique and different from the other – no two rooms are the same. 

There is a guest cottage that accommodates up to 4 guests and operates on a self-catering basis. Guests are welcome to prepare their meals here. There are many original fittings and furniture from the colonial period. Meals in the Grogans Castle Hotel, Tsavo West, are served in a communal dining area.

The hotel serves a variety of local and international dishes, depending on the season, using fresh ingredients from the hotel’s farm and garden. The hotel features a spacious living room equipped with a selection of books, satellite TV, and a DVD player. The dining room features Grogan’s original dining table, which requires 13 men to move.

Play a game of pool or darts in the game room, read a book in the upstairs lounge, and take a dip in the fabulous infinity pool while looking at the beauty of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Relax and enjoy a sundowner cocktail by the bonfire every evening whilst listening to the sounds of Africa under a blanket of stars.

Activities in the Grogans Castle Hotel, Tsavo West National Park, include visits to the Tsavo National Park, Lake Chala, and Lake Jipe. You can also take a drive through the conservancy and view various plains game species, including bushbuck, dik-dik, kongoni, zebra, wildebeest, and many other animals.

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