Speke Cottage Olepangi Farm

Speke Cottage Olepangi Farm is a 1-bedroom holiday cottage located in Olepangi Farmstead in Timau. The cottage is located 45 minutes from Nanyuki and about 4.5 hours’ drive from Nairobi. Schedule flights from Nairobi Wilson to Nanyuki Airstrip take about 35 minutes followed by 30 minutes transfer to Olepangi Farm.

Olepangi Farm is located at the foothills of Mount Kenya, an authentic farmstead in Timau. Set on 120 acres, this family-run lodge offers amazing views over the natural surroundings and is hosted by the owners, Elizabeth and Clinton who have developed the farm as a lifelong dream to live in such a paradise.

The Speke Cottage has two beautiful wrought iron single beds with charming linen carefully selected for each bed. A lovely antique chest of draws sits in the room along with original paintings by Kenya-based artist Lavinia Grant whose “naive” style of painting wildlife is well-known in Kenya and beyond.

The bathroom is fitted with a shower and comes with beautiful organic soap, shampoo, and conditioner handmade in Kenya. This cottage shares a balcony with the Burton cottage, it is a lovely spot to take in the views and enjoy the birdlife.

Olepangi Farm has a beautiful new pool and pool house with two spa treatment rooms, a gym, a huge sunken fireplace, an eating and bar area, and sunbathing deck. The guests have the run of the farm – in particular the ‘Party House’, with its soaring makuti-thatched ceiling, which houses our dining room and bar, drawing room, and library.

In the evenings, guests gather on the terrace to watch the sun go down – it’s a lovely place to make new friends – or just put your feet up, relax, reflect and enjoy the view. The farm has been known to have the odd pajama party or even cocktail-making competition

Olepangi Farmstead Activities Include Swimming, massages, horse riding, community walks, cow milking, yoga, gathering fresh organic produce from our garden, bread making, village visits croquet, gin tastings, and the favorite option “do nothing.” Further afield, the beautiful Laikipia region is ideal for hiking, horse riding, and game viewing.

Guests can take day trips into the neighboring wildlife reserves including Samburu National Park, Ol Pejeta, Lolldaigas, Solio, and Ngare Ndare Forest.

2024 Speke Cottage Olepangi Farm Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night include:

Full board inclusive of food, coffee, tea, and sodas + Value Added Tax and service charges + Community walk + Croquet + Farm walks + Swimming

Notes

* Non-Smoking
* NO electrical hair appliances allowed
* Minimum stay: 2 nights Per person sharing per night
*  Alcoholic Drinks Supplement – 60 US Dollars per person
* Check-in time is 12.00 hours and checks out time is 11.00 Hours
* Daily Room Service, Wireless Internet are included in the room rate
* Easter, Christmas & New Year Supplements : (15 – 18 April | 19 Dec – 02 Jan) -Minimum  3 nights – 70 US Dollars Per person per night inclusive of children

Speke Cottage Olepangi Farm Accommodation Rates Exclude:

* Transfers (rates outlined below) & all activities not mentioned above
* All visas, travel & medical insurance, items of a personal nature, and gratuities
* All alcoholic drinks and Olepangi signature non-alcoholic drinks. The 60 US Dollars supplement includes: house wines & spirits and local beers

Olepangi Activities – Per Person

* Polo Lesson – 75 US Dollars
* Signature Gin Tasting- 25 US Dollars per person
* 1-hour massage/ facial – 30 US Dollars per person
* Horse riding lesson (45mins – 1 hour – 50 US Dollars
* Community walk with Mr. Kariuki – 15 US Dollars  community donation
* Horse Riding on the farm 30 US Dollars & in the community – 60 US Dollars
* Morning Farm Ride near Mt Kenya: 2-3 hours, tea, and coffee included experienced riders only – 150 US Dollars (does not include transport)
* Game Ride – approx. 2-3 hours. Experienced riders only in the neighboring conservancy, transport not included – 180 US Dollars per person (does not include transport)
* Full-Day Ride in the Mt Kenya Forest Reserve and up into the moorland: 5-6 hours, with morning tea and coffee and simple saddlebag picnic lunch, experienced riders only – 250 US Dollars (does not include transport)

Mobile: + 254-721-242-711
WhatsApp: +254-721-242-711
Reservations: +254 718-179-967
Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com
Website: https://africanspicesafaris.com