Month: November 2017

Sportsmans Arms Hotel Nanyuki

Sportsmans Arms Hotel Nanyuki is located in heart of the Mt. Kenya frontier, on the outskirts of Nanyuki town and 2 kilometers from the famous Equator line. It takes about 35 minutes flight from Nairobi to Nanyuki Airstrip and from the airstrip is 5 minutes drive to the hotel.

The hotel has standard rooms, a penthouse suite, a honeymoon room and 1-2 bedroom cottages. Each guestroom has a safe, satellite TV, balcony and tea/coffee making facilities. There are 172 beds in double rooms, twin rooms and triple rooms.

The cottages are tastefully fitted with fully equipped kitchen, lounge area, a classic fireplace, exterior porch with private entrance and parking area. The penthouse suite features a closet, fully equipped kitchen and a sitting area .

The onsite restaurants serve a variety of local and international dishes from locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy their meals in the main restaurant, the terrace and the Afro Bee Restaurant. These areas can also be used for meetings.

There are 3 bars which serve an extensive variety of locals and international drinks. Guests can enjoy different genres of music both local and international music as they are sipping their drinks.

Sportsmans Arms Hotel Nanyuki has 3 conference halls that accommodate 30 to 500 guests. The halls are well equipped for business meetings, seminars, presentations, team building, dinners and weddings.

There is an outdoor pool where guests can take a dip in the hot afternoons. The hotel has a spa, gym, sauna and steam room which are perfect place for mind and body relaxation and rejuvenation as well as body detoxification and muscle relaxation.

The well manicured lawns are ideal venues for team building , camping and weddings. Children also have their spaces and grounds to play.

Activities in Sportsmans Arms Hotel Nanyuki include squash game, mountain climbing, trout fishing and boating.

Booking & Reservations for Sportsmans Arms Hotel Nanyuki – Kenya
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 (0) 721242711
Email: [email protected]

November 14, 2017

Sirimon Cottage Mount Kenya

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Sirimon Cottage Mount Kenya is set in alpine pastures on the edge of a forested ravine, at the foot of Mount Kenya with an impressive landscape. The cottage is 34 kilometers from Nanyuki and about 240 kilometers North East of Nairobi. The closest airstrip is Nanyuki airstrip.

The stone cottage houses 2 semidetached bandas. Each banda has a sitting room with a log ﬁre leading into an open plan dining room, verandah, a well equipped kitchen and 2 bedrooms with either a double bed or twin beds.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas stove, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. Here guests can cook for themselves or have the caretaker prepare meals for them. Guests can enjoy their meals in the dining area, around the log fire or in the fresh air of the veranda.

The kerosene lamps, blankets, pillows, bed linen, towels, soap and toilet tissue and also mosquito nets are provided in each banda to make the guests stay more comfortably.

Activities in the Sirimon Cottage Mount Kenya include self drive game drives, bird watching, mountain climbing, trekking and nature walks.

Booking & Reservations for Sirimon Cottage Mount Kenya
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 (0) 721242711
Email: [email protected]

November 14, 2017

Sere Enkang House Nanyuki

Sere Enkang House Nanyuki is located on the banks of river Burguret, 7 kilometers from Naro Moru and 9 kilometers from the Nanyuki town. The Nanyuki airstrip is 10 minutes drive to resort and it takes about 3-4 hours drive from Nairobi.

There are 11 cozy and luxurious cottages, each with hardwood flooring, a private lounge area warmed by a fire, continental style washroom as well as outdoor living with a deck in front for relaxation during the day.

The bathrooms have running hot water/cold showers. Some cottages have kitchenettes, hence are on self catering basis. There is an onsite restaurant serving a variety of cuisine ranging from Italian, Indian, African, Continental, vegetarian among others.

The restaurant has a fireplace and adequate lighting with comfortable seat. The well stocked bar caters for both non-alcoholic as well as alcoholic drinks. Guests in the self catering cottages have the option of preparing their own meals or dining in the onsite restaurant.

Activities in Sere Enkang House Nanyuki include darts, billiards, cycling and there is also a children's playground.

Booking & Reservations for Sere Enkang House Nanyuki – Kenya
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 (0) 721242711
Email: [email protected]

November 14, 2017

Rutundu Log Cabins Mount Kenya

Rutundu Log Cabins Mount Kenya is located on the rim of Lake Rutundu, overlooking the north eastern face of Mt Kenya.

There is an airstrip about 1.5 km from the cabins and a heli pad about 0.1 km from the cabins. Nanyuki is about 4.5 hours drive away from the camp.

There are 2 log cabins overlooking Lake Rutundu, each with open log fires and en-suite bathrooms. The main cabin features a sitting room, dining room, a verandah, well equipped kitchen and a bedroom with a double bed and a bunk bed.

The other cabin is detached from the main building and has a bedroom with a double bed and two single beds.

The cabins accommodate 4 guests comfortably and have another 4 beds available if guests are willing to share rooms.

The cabins have been built along the principles of the Alaskan log cabin using large cedar logs found in the forests around the mountain.

Moss fills the cracks between the logs to keep the cabins warm and cozy. Rutundu log cabins Mount Kenya is on self catering basis, hence guests are required to bring all their food, drinks and firewood.

There is a gas oven and hob and an ‘outdoor’ fridge, but no deep freeze. There is no electricity, all lighting is from solar lamps.

Activities in the cabins include fishing, hiking, nature walks, bird watching and horse riding. The guests can also enjoy scenic flights and riding.

Rutundu Log Cabins Mount Kenya Non-Residents Accommodation Prices

Rutundu Log Cabins Mount Kenya Non-Residents Rates Include: Accommodation + Staff to clean cabins and assist with cooking
+ fishing & walking + Guide for walking excursions to Lake Alice + Use of boat on Lake Rutundu + Porters from the airstrip or car park

Dates From	Dates To	Exclusive use per person per night (Up to 4 Guests)	Extra Cost Per Person Per Day (Adults & Children)
1st Jan 2018	19th Dec 2018	630 US Dollars	85 US Dollars
20th Dec 2018	2nd Jan 2019	790 US Dollars	85 US Dollars

Notes
* Transport to and from Rutundu
* Check-out time is strictly 1000 Hours
* Gratuities and anything of a personal nature
* Charcoal and wood for cooking and heating
* Children under the age of five stay free of charge
* Drinks and food (Kindly contact us for recommendations)
* Check-in time is strictly before 1700 Hours (travelling after dark is not recommended)
Given its unique environmental setting we kindly request that visitors take all rubbish with them on departure
* Check-out time is strictly 1000 Hours (please have everything out of the cabins and ready for transport across the gorge by 0930 hours)
* Check-in time is strictly before 1700 hours (travelling after dark is not recommended and the staff need time before dark to transport luggage across the gorge and up to the cabins).
* If you are going to be visiting Lake Alice, please ensure that you pay the Mt. Kenya Park Fees to KWS before arrival. If you will be fishing during your stay, please ensure that you have a valid fishing licence

Rutundu Log Cabins Accommodation Rates Exclude:
* Mt. Kenya National Park fees
* Transport to and from Rutundu
* Charcoal and wood for cooking and heating
* Gratuities and anything of a personal nature
* Drinks and food (Contact us for recommendations)
* Fishing equipment/ Department of Fisheries fishing license
* Full Board accommodation 3 Meals (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
* Borana – Rutundu (with overnight on Kisima) – Request for rates
* Mt. Kenya National Park fishing line fee (for fishing at Lake Alice only, not needed for Lake Rutundu) – 1,550 Kenya shillings per line per day.
* Mt. Kenya National Park entrance fees – 430 Kenya Shillings per adult citizen/ 775 Kenya Shillings per adult resident per night; 215 Kenya shillings per child citizen/ 515 Kenya Shillings per child resident per night (3 to 17 years)
* Department of Fisheries fishing licence (required for fishing at both Lake Alice and Lake Rutundu) – 200 Kenya Shillings for 2 weeks; 300 Kenya Shillings for 1 month; 3,000 Kenya Shillings for 1 year

Rutundu Log Cabins Mount Kenya Residents Accommodation Prices

Rutundu Log Cabins Mount Kenya Residents Rates Include: Accommodation + Staff to clean cabins and assist with cooking
+ fishing & walking + Guide for walking excursions to Lake Alice + Use of boat on Lake Rutundu + Porters from the airstrip or car park

Dates From	Dates To	Exclusive use per person per night (Up to 4 Guests)	Extra Cost Per Person Per Day (Adults & Children)
1st Jan 2018	19th Dec 2018	36,500 Kenya Shillings	2,500 Kenya Shillings
20th Dec 2018	2nd Jan 2019	30,750 Kenya Shillings	2,500 Kenya Shillings

Notes
* If you are going to be visiting Lake Alice, please ensure that you pay the Mt. Kenya Park Fees to KWS before arrival. If you will be fishing during your stay, please ensure that you have a valid fishing licence

Rutundu Log Cabins Accommodation Rates Exclude:
* Transport to and from Rutundu
* Charcoal and wood for cooking and heating
* Gratuities and anything of a personal nature
* Drinks and food (Kindly contact us for recommendations)

Getting to Rutundu Log Cabins Mount Kenya

Getting to Rutundu log Cabins by Road
Rutundu Log Cabins can be reached by turning off the main Nanyuki – Isiolo road up to the log cabins, a four-wheel drive vehicle is needed, and the drive should take about 1.5 hours.

The road deteriorates somewhat from the hollow trees onwards; the trees are a good half way mark in terms of time. The road ends at the Kizita gorge, where you leave your vehicle.

From here to the cabins is a 15-minute, challenging walk through the gorge. The staff will meet you where the road ends and will carry your luggage to the cabins.

Getting to Rutundu Log Cabins by Air
Rutundu Log Cabins by air can be reached through an airstrip about 1.5kms from the cabins and a heli pad about 100 meters from the cabins.

Getting to Rutundu Log Cabins by Horse
There is now an option of riding to Rutundu Log Cabins. Neighboring Kisima Farm provides trained polo horses to ride through the moorland and up to Rutundu.

Overnight stays are a must in this case. Please be warned that the horses are well trained polo horses and you need to be an experienced rider.

Booking & Reservations for Rutundu Log Cabins Mount Kenya Contacts:
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 (0) 721-242-711
Mobile : + 254 (0) 780-242-711
Email: [email protected]

November 14, 2017

Rift Valley Adventures Camp Ol Pejeta

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Rift Valley Adventures Camp Nanyuki

Rift Valley Adventures Camp Ol Pejeta is situated within the 110,000 acres of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, 14 Kilometers from Nanyuki town. The camp is set in a securely fenced in area with its own access gate in the shadow of Mt Kenya.

The camp has 15 large tents, each can accommodate are easily adjustable to fit 2 to 12 guests depending on group circumstances. All the 15 tents can house 180 guests at any given time.

In the Rift Valley Adventures Camp Ol Pejeta there is a large lounge area with flat screen TV for educational videos/ presentations, a large dining area as well as outdoor dining area, large fireplace barbeque facility, pizza oven and a well stocked bar.

Activities within the Rift Valley Adventures Camp Ol Pejeta include rock climbing, archery, bush skills, abseiling on the tower, canyoning, darts, outdoor cinema, a high and low ropes course and mountain biking skills course.

Guests can also enjoy playing in the volleyball court, football pitch, rugby pitch and if that’s not enough just 600 meters from camp is the Ewaso Nyiro River where guests can go for kayaking and canoeing.

Booking & Reservations for Rift Valley Adventures Camp Ol Pejeta – Kenya
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 (0) 721242711
Email: [email protected]

November 14, 2017

Ragati Lodge Nanyuki

Ragati Lodge Nanyuki is located on the equator 8,000ft above sea-level in the Central Highlands of Kenya in Nanyuki, 5 kilometer from the Nanyuki Town. Nairobi is about 196 kilometers from the lodge and it takes about 4 hours drive.

Ragati Lodge Nanyuki offers a range of accommodation option including cottages, bandas and camping site. The cottages are en-suite and can accommodate up to 4 guests. Each cottage has a well equipped kitchen, patio and bathroom with hot shower and toilet.

The bandas provide ideal accommodation for backpackers or groups and can accommodate up to 9 guests. Each banda has either 3 double beds or 3 bunk beds and bathroom with hot shower and toilet.

There is a well manicured lawn that provides ideal grounds for camping where guests can pitch their own tents. In the campsite there is a shared bathroom with hot water and toilet block. The campsite also features a shared camp kitchen block.

Tents are available on request. Guests can enjoy their meals on the onsite restaurant that serves a variety of dishes or cook meals for themselves in the kitchen. The well stocked bar and barbecue serves a cozy makuti with a central fireplace to take the chill off the evening.

Ragati Lodge Nanyuki has facilities to host a variety of social and corporate events. Activities in the lodge include game drives, fly fishing, mountain biking, forest walks, bird walks, visit the Mau-Mau caves, climb Mount Kenya or just relax by the river.

Booking & Reservations for Ragati Lodge Nanyuki – Kenya
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 (0) 721242711
Email: [email protected]

November 14, 2017

Pelican House Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Pelican House Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a thatched upcountry cottage situated inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya’s Laikipia County, 17 kilometers from Nanyuki Airstrip. Nairobi is about 215 kilometers from the house and it takes about 4 hours drive.

There are 3 bedrooms of which 2 open onto a covered veranda and a wooden deck extends out towards the dam and extensive view. There are 2 washrooms with oversize bathtubs and a small powder room.

Pelican House Ol Pejeta Conservancy is on self catering basis and has an open plan living and dining room with a huge fireplace and a separate equipped kitchen. Guests have the option of preparing their own meals or have the staff cook for them.

The dining room has a Cedar dining table with ten seats and writing tables under the windows facing Mount Kenya. The house staff includes housekeeping, someone to assist with cooking, a grounds keeper and night watchman.

The house has well manicured grounds and colorful gardens, surrounded by the natural bush. A vegetable garden growing fresh ingredients sits next to the house. Electricity comes from a quiet generator.

Activities in the Pelican House Ol Pejeta Conservancy include Maasai village visits, day game drives, visit Ol Pejeta Visitor Education Centre, night game drives and sundowners.

Guests can enjoy other activities outside the conservancy like golfing, fishing, mountain biking and hike and camp in the nearby Mount Kenya and Aberdare National Parks.

Booking & Reservations for Pelican House Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Kenya
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 (0) 721242711
Email: [email protected]

November 14, 2017

Porini Rhino Camp Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Porini Rhino Camp Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a small eco- camp located is in a secluded valley, on the banks of a seasonal river within the 90000-acre Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The camp is an hour’s drive from Nanyuki and 190 kilometers North of Nairobi.

The camp has 7 spacious and comfortable guest tents, each tastefully furnished and has vinyl floor spread with rugs, work desk, luggage stand and solar-power lighting. The en-suite bathrooms have hot safari showers, basins and flush toilets.

There is a central area consisting of main mess tent, with a dining table for communal meals and chunky wooden-framed seating. In front of the main tent is a veranda with seating set out around coffee tables and a small campfire, where guests enjoy a drink before dinner.

Activities in the Porini Rhino Camp Ol Pejeta Conservancy include day game drives, escorted bush walks, spear-throwing, lion tracking, sundowner and night game drives. Guest can also enjoy visits to the Rhino Sanctuary Area and the Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

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Booking & Reservations for Porini Rhino Camp Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Kenya
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile/ WhatsApp : + 254 (0) 721242711
Mobile : + 254 (0) 780242711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com

November 13, 2017

Olympia Hotel Nyahururu

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Olympia Hotel Nyahururu is located along the Koinange Street in the heart of Nyahururu Town, in Laikipia county. The budget hotel is 185 kilometers from Nairobi and it takes about 3 hours drive. Nyahururu Stadium is in close proximity to the hotel.

The hotel has 45 guestrooms comprising of single rooms, double rooms and special rooms that have extra facilities. Each room is fitted with satellite TV, mosquito net and en-suite bathrooms with hot showers.

The onsite restaurant serves local and international dishes. Guests enjoy their meals as they listen to some cool music playing in the background. The Sports Arena Club offers Kenyan and International drinks.

In the club guests can enjoy karaoke music and live performances every weekend by famous Kenyan musicians. There are also private halls where guests can hold parties/meeting away from the noisy crowd.

There is a conference hall that can accommodate 100 guests. The hall is fitted with PA systems and projectors and is an ideal venue for wedding reception venue, birthday parties, conferences and other corporate venues.

Olympia Hotel Nyahururu has a gym with modern gym equipment. The gym has weights, treadmills, workout bikes and aerobics and the trainer is up to date with the best work out techniques.

There is a salon, barber shop and a spa where guests can enjoy massage and other body treatments. The spa offers Pedicure, manicure, facial scrubs, full facials, anti-ageing treatment and waxing among others.

Booking & Reservations for Olympia Hotel Nyahururu – Kenya
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 (0) 721242711
Email: [email protected]

November 13, 2017

Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages Laikipia

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Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages Laikipia is located in the southern wilderness area within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia. The cottages are about 226 km's from Nairobi and it takes about 4 hours drive. Nanyuki is about 30 kilometers from the cottages.

There are 3 cottages; Moja cottage, Mbili cottage and Tatu cottage. Moja cottage has moja juu cottage and moja chini cottage with shared kitchen. Each cottage has single bedroom, en-suite bathroom, private lounge/dining room, and an extensive verandah.

Mbili cottage is the beating heart of Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages and is built largely of recycled wood. The cottage has its own dedicated kitchen and chef and features 2 bedrooms, an open plan living and dining room with a fire place, large veranda.

The bathrooms en-suite and feature hot and cold showers, wash basins and a collection of all natural bath products. Tatu cottage is a replica of mbili cottage and features 2 bedrooms, both en-suite with a spacious living room and dining area warmed by an open fire.

The cottage has its own dedicated kitchen and chef and the bathroom has hot and cold showers and wash basins and a collection of all natural bath products.

The cottages are on self catering basis, thus guests can prepare their own meals or have the chef prepare meals for them.

There is a communal dining on a purpose-built platform overlooking the camp’s waterhole and salt lick. Guests can enjoy drinks as they watch animals in the waterhole and salt lick.

Activities in Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages Laikipia include bush meals, day game drives, bush walks, bird walks, night game drives, picnics, lion tracking and Equator line bush breakfast.

Guests can enjoy visits to the Aberdare mountain range, Samburu National Reserve and Mount Kenya.

Booking & Reservations for Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages Laikipia – Kenya
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 (0) 721242711
Email: [email protected]

November 13, 2017

Month: November 2017

Sportsmans Arms Hotel Nanyuki

Sirimon Cottage Mount Kenya

Sere Enkang House Nanyuki

Rutundu Log Cabins Mount Kenya

Rift Valley Adventures Camp Ol Pejeta

Ragati Lodge Nanyuki

Pelican House Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Porini Rhino Camp Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Olympia Hotel Nyahururu

Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages Laikipia