Muchiri’s Resort Ndakaini

Muchiri’s Resort Ndakaini is a countryside resort on the shores of the spectacular Ndakaini Dam, overlooking the glorious Aberdare Ranges. It is 80 kilometers away from Nairobi, about a 1-hour-and-15-minute drive. It is Northwest of Thika on the Thika Gatanga-Ndakaini Road.)

Muchiri’s Resort Ndakaini is situated 1 hour and 15 minutes away by car from Nairobi city center, past the busy and vibrant Thika town in Muranga County. The retreat offers a unique combination of peaceful, refreshing countryside ambiance with all the modern amenities that today’s traveler requires at work and leisure.

The resort is situated on eight acres on the shores of Ndakaini Dam, about 80 kilometers north of Nairobi. Ndakaini Dam was funded by the World Bank and is managed by the Nairobi City Council (NCC).

Muchiri’s Resort, Ndakaini

Accommodations

Warm Ambiance: Relax by your private, indoor fireplace.
Home Comforts: Enjoy spacious sitting areas and refreshing hot-water showers.
Flexible Dining: Cottages are fully equipped for self-catering, giving you the freedom to cook your own meals.

Panoramic Campsites

For the true outdoor enthusiast, our scenic campsites offer an immersive nature experience. Pitch a tent, enjoy a peaceful picnic, and let the clean mountain air and views of the Aberdares refresh your soul.

Dining & Drinks

Tailored Meals: Prefer not to cook? We can easily arrange delicious catering for groups and families upon request.
Onsite Bar: Unwind after a day of adventure at our fully stocked bar, offering a wide selection of refreshing beverages. Open daily until 21:00.

Activities & Adventure

Muchiri’s Resort is a paradise for nature lovers, fitness enthusiasts, and those looking to unplug.
Gateway to the Aberdares: Embark on thrilling hikes and excursions into the greater Aberdare Ranges.
Nature Walks & Bird Watching: Located within a designated Bird Important Area, our trails are perfect for spotting unique local bird species.
Sports & Training: Take advantage of our high-altitude environment and open spaces for athletic training and team building.

Location: Ndakaini, Murang’a County (80 km North of Nairobi)

Guests will stay at the lovely timber cottages that offer sitting areas, fireplaces, and hot water showers. The cottages are self-catering and meals can be arranged for groups. Enjoy a picnic from the campsites, where panoramic views of the Aberdare ranges and the serene environment will refresh the soul.

The hotel offers friendly, affordable, and scrumptious meals. The average cost for breakfast, lunch, or dinner ranges between 400 Kenya Shillings – 1,000 Kenya Shillings per meal per person. Popular dishes include salad and your choice of either rice and beans or mashed potatoes, beef, chicken, roast potatoes, Ugali e.t.c

Muchiri’s Resort offers acceptable alternatives for vegetarians and a healthy option of a vegetarian diet includes fruits, vegetables, beans, grains, dairy products, and eggs. For camping Muchiri’s Resort allows guests to bring their foods which can be easily prepared. The hotel is also relatively close to the Ndakaini shopping center where some basic foodstuffs can be bought.

Muchiri’s Resort Ndakaini provides a small gas cooker for camping for cooking and also for those using the cottages who wish to prepare their own meals for a small fee. Large groups that wish to stay for long periods and wish to have their foods (menu) prepared, can communicate their needs in advance so that the resort can organize for them. Laundry services are available.

Muchiri’s Resort Ndakaini is ideal for team building activities, within sights of Sagana Water Rafting, sports training, Nature walks, hiking, and a gateway into the greater Aberdare Ranges. It is located in Bird Important Areas in Thika.

Muchiri’s Resort Ndakaini Accommodation Prices 

Notes

* All rates are inclusive of taxes
* Picnic ground is available from 8 am – 6 pm
* The price quoted for the cottages is per night with no meals
* Breakfast is served between 8 am and 10 am, lunch between 12 pm and 2 pm, and dinner from 7 pm to 9 pm
* The prices quoted for camping are ground fees, i.e., one has their own camping equipment, such as tents, sleeping mats, etc

Ndakaini is home to theNdakaini Half Marathon held annually.

The Ndakaini Half Marathon event, which includes a 21km race, 10km race, and a 5km family fun run, is held every year in September around Ndakaini Dam, the source of over 70% of Nairobi’s water supply. Started 10 years ago, this event has steadily grown.

It’s organizers use the event to sensitive the public on water conservation, with most of the proceeds raised going towards planting more trees in the catchment area around this vital resource, and maintenance of the dam.

For recreational runners, the hills, river crossings, and forests along the Ndakaini Half Marathon course make this race a uniquely enjoyable experience. Its beautifully green surroundings and views of the blue waters of the Dam make it so pleasantly different from any other run in the city, while the challenging hills are hard to resist taking on.

The undulating course fluctuates at an altitude of between 1950m and 2150m above sea level, with an elevation gain of over 400m over the distance. Some of the climbs and drops on the course have gradients of about 30 degrees, providing an excellent test of strength and endurance for runners.

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