Elsamere:

Located on the shores of Lake Naivasha, Elsamere is the former home of the Late Joy and George Adamson famous for their relationship with the lioness Elsa, as told in the book and subsequent movie 'Born Free'. A memorial room has been set aside with some of Joy's paintings. By staying at Elsamere you have the opportunity to visit local conservation projects and a chance to experience life in one of Kenya's historic homes. The rooms are bright and attractive and all have ensuite bathrooms. Morning boat rides are ideal to spot the many species of waterfowl, brilliantly colored kingfishers, a family of Hippos and a few snake species and in the night, you might occasionally have a Hippo grazing beside you room.

Hippo Point:

Hippo Point is set surrounded on two sides by water on a private ranch on the western shores of Lake Naivasha. It hosts abundant wildlife including hippo, giraffe, buffalo, leopard and over 600 bird species and offers luxurious accomodation in a large English country house originally built in 1933, and a nine-storey tower with stunning views over Oloidien Bay from which guests can follow the movements of the hippos as they graze. Guest can choose to stay at the 'main house' or 'Dodo's tower' which a view of the lake. With its rose scented garden and lush lawns contrasting with the yellowish dusty tree trunks of the surrounding acacias, the house is a relic of colonial Africa with a romantic ambience typical of that era. Guests can enjoy guided walks and drives, massages, yoga sessions, water skiing or simply relaxing by the estates 22m pool and experience Africa from a private home in total comfort and style.

Kiangazi House:

This delightful country house overlooks Oloidien Bay and part of Lake Naivasha. With delightful lush and colourful gardens, rolling lawns and a view to compliment the beautiful setting, it’s ironic that “Kiangazi” is the Swahili word meaning “hot and dry season”. With a library and huge fireplace, it is an ideal place to relax in, or to play tennis for the more energetic on the court overlooking the corridor route which takes wildlife to water at the lake's edge. A salt lick and water hole are excellently located at the bottom of the garden for animals to congregate at. A swimming pool is creatively blended into the surrounding garden. Accomodation consists of five rooms each of which has its own distinctive character and en-suite bathroom.

Lake Naivasha Country Club:

Lake Naivasha Country Club is set in beautiful green lawns shaded by mature acacias and spreading fever trees that stretch down to the lake's shore. Built in the old colonial architectural style, it became famous in the 1930's as a staging post for Imperial Airways' flying boat service from Durban to London. Guests can have meals whilst watching the numerous birds and the waterbucks close by under the huge trees in the lawns. Adjacent to the lawns is the large and comfortable lounge with a massive fireplace, large bay windows and the ambience of a family living room. The dining room is set on two levels in the main building and offers guests an excellent view of the gardens leading down to the lake. Accomodation is offered in 50 comfortable rooms and 1 executive lake cottage which face the rolling lawns and the lake.

Loldia House:

Loldia House is set under acacia and wild fig trees within a large farm on the green western shores of Lake Naivasha. Built in the Second World War, its main archway frames a stunning view of the dormant volcano Mt. Longonot. Lush lawns run down to the shores of Lake Naivasha, and indigenous plants and flowers fill the gardens. Small antelope wander through the gardens while wild animals roam free on the farm. In the evenings hippo munch quietly by the waterside. The original character of the house has been kept - comfy chairs surround a huge fireplace and guests can relax in a deep and shady veranda or on the sunbeds in the garden. Accomodation is offered at the house and in two cottages in nine rooms furnished in an English style. The friendly staff and particularly Peter, the enthusiastic manager, will make you feel at home at Loldia.

Longonot Ranch House:

Longonot Ranch House is a colonial style house set in the shadow of Mt. Longonot and overlooking Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. The house is ideally situated for day trips to Hells Gate National Park, Mt Longonot, Mt. Suswa caves, the Aberdares and Lake Naivasha. The Ranch House has 6 double en-suite bedrooms comprising 4 twin bedded and 2 double bedded, all with spectacular views of the Rift Valley and surrounding mountains. The house is fully furnished with a full complement of house staff including a chef, stewards, gardeners, and a night watchman.

Malu:

Malu is a small country hotel offering charming accommodation, superb service and acclaimed cuisine. Nestled in the ancient cedar forest with sweeping views over the Rift Valley, it also offers a magical encounter with Africa. You can chose to relax by the pool or be as active as you wish. On Malu’s 1700 acre estate you have the freedom to walk and ride through one of East Africa’s original Highland forests, where leopard, buffalo and zebra roam. The horses and mountain bikes allow for close encounters with this untouched wilderness. Shady glades along the Malewa River provide a peaceful place for trout fishing.

Olerai House:

Olerai House overlooks a waterhole, with views across the plains to Mt. Longonot. Sweet smelling jasmine, home baked biscuits and country flowers welcome you to this charming farm house. The property has its own game sanctuary and guests can walk amongst herds of zebra, giraffe, eland and other antelopes. At night hippos emerge from the lake to graze on the lawns - an unforgettable sight to see these lumbering animals outside your bedroom window. Accommodation is offered in five rooms which are beautifully furnished with natural materials and decorated with local art and colourful fabrics. Each room has its own special character and ensuite bathroom. Guests at Olerai can can enjoy a romantic cruise on Lake Naivasha in a beautiful Gondola, do walks and hikes in the sanctuary, go birdwatching, swim at the Sirocco House pool or do a day's excursion on the lake.

Sanctuary Farm:

Sanctuary Farm is a 500 acre dairy farm on the shores of Lake Naivasha which belongs to Francis Erskine who also breeds and trains race horses. The cows are still milked by hand which is quite rare in this day and age. The farm is carpeted in Acacia trees and leads down to the lake. There is an abundance of wildlife including giraffe, wildebeest, impala, zebra, Thompson and Grants Gazelle, Dikdik, Hippo and buffalo as well as an extraordinarily concentrated variety of birdlife. The home of the Erskine family is rather a bohemian old colonial house, fun and creative. The house consists of sitting room, dining room, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a guest cottage in the garden with its own bathroom which is ideal for a couple. The main house is ideal for a small guest family, with parents sleeping in a room with a double bed and adjoining bathroom and the children sleeping in an adjoining room with two single beds. There is no swimming pool as the family prefers to swim in the lake, and welcomes you to enjoy this as well. Your hosts are Guy Erskine and his wife Julie. Guy is a photographer while Julie is an artist and an excellent cook. Nearly everything they produce is homemade, fresh and to a very high standard. Both Guy and Julie were born and brought up in Kenya, have both lived in England and then France for ten years before returning to Kenya nine years ago.