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 Castle Forest Lodge
Castle Forest Lodge consists of cottages with fireplaces where a fire is lit for you at night; Bungalow with two double rooms, living room with fireplace, a private veranda and shower/toilet; and double/single/twin room at the main house. An unlimited camping space is available with use of clean hot showers and toilets. There is also one conference room for small meetings or gatherings. With a restaurant and bar, the lodge also serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at set hours with a daily changing menu. Snacks are available throughout the day and so are drinks from our well stocked bar. |
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Meru
Mount Kenya Lodge
Located within Mount Kenya National
Park on the eastern slopes of
Mount Kenya above Chogoria township
at an altitude of 3,000 meters
where dense forests and bamboo
end and the moorlands begin. A
great variety of wild life may
be seen in the vicinity of the
bandas - especially in the early
morning or evening, especially
buffalo, bucks, antelopes and
monkeys. If you are lucky you
may see some elephant. Each banda
provides beds with clean sheets,
blankets and towels. Hot water
showers and a roaring fire are
easily organised - at night the
temperature outside drops to about
5ºC. |
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Mt Kenya Safari Club
Mt Kenya Safari Club is located on the foothills of Mount Kenya on the equator. It is set in beautiful landscaped gardens with immaculate lawns and decorative ponds where monkeys and birds roam and also has great views of Mt Kenya. Built in 1938, the Club which was originally the retreat of famous movie star William Holden, became a Mecca for royalty, aristocracy and the rich and the famous.
Accommodation is offered in 116 rooms which range from villas to cottages. Some of the cottages have wonderful views of the gardens and Mt. Kenya when the skies are clear and some rooms also have a mini-bar, sitting room and private veranda. The Restaurant serves a buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and 9-course dinner. The Mountain View Bar and Lounge is open throughout the day and evening.
The Hotel has a heated swimming pool, beauty parlour and sauna and guests can explore the surroundings on day walks and horseback. |
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Naro
Moru River Lodge
The rustic "mountain"
style Naro Moro River Lodge is
set among trees along the banks
of a rushing stream. The lodge
serves as the popular base for
climbing Mount Kenya. There is
a sense of sportiness and outdoor
activity at Naro Moru. Many visitors
come to climb the mountain; others
come for bird watching or trout
fishing.
Rooms meander among terraced rock
gardens that follow natural contours
above the river and a peaceful
forest path winds along the riverbank.
Accommodation is in standard,
superior and deluxe rooms or in
cottages and country homes. The
relatively simple rooms feature
twin beds, private bathrooms while
cottages and deluxe rooms have
fireplace and balcony. |
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Rutundu Log Cabins
Rutundu Log Cabins are situated on the northern slopes of Mount Kenya, at 10,200 feet, just above the forest line. In total privacy, these log cabins are positioned overlooking Lake Rutundu, surrounded by alpine country, a home for unique bird life and vegetation. The cabins are built in the original style of log cabins with moss filling the gaps between the logs and bitumen on the roof. Sheepskin rugs and open fires ensure a cosy warm atmosphere at night. Two cabins sleep four people comfortably but there is room for more. Hot water is heated in kuni (wood) boosters using old heather roots for fuel. This is an unusual opportunity of fly fishing for rainbow trout at a height of 10,000 ft. The main attraction of Lake Rutundu is the fact that is privately stocked with rainbow trout. The staff at the Cabins are also trained gillies and using barbless hooks and a rowing boat, many hours can be spent trying your luck in perfect tranquil conditions. No previous fishing experience is necessary and in fact many visitors come purely to enjoy the unique mountain scenery. Extraordinary walks and additional fishing on the stunning Lake Alice at 12,200 feet make this trip a worthwhile and memorable experience. Rides are also possible to Rutundu. The ride starts from Kisima Farm, (neighboring Lewa on its southern side) and the ride to Rutundu will take about 4-5 hours. The horses are polo-horses and are trained on high altitude. Other acitiviies include: Bird watching, Boating, Fishing-river, Fishing-lake, Fishing-trout, Walking."
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Serena Mountain Lodge
Located at 2200 meters on the slopes of the snow-capped Mount Kenya, Serena Mountain Lodge is a comfortable tree lodge in Kenya with private ensuite bathroom facilities. At dusk the dense tropical rain forest comes alive with myriad sounds of creatures of various descriptions.
The elephant, rhino, several species of antelopes including the bongo and occasionally leopards and lions are visitors at the illuminated water hole which is connected to the lodge by a short tunnel to a specially constructed hide affording a close up view of the game. For ornithologists, over 200 species of birds have been identified while the indigenous tropical rain forest vegetation is of special interest to the botanists.
The 42 brightly renovated rooms feature thick-pile locally woven rugs and wall-hangings, whilst the décor has been designed to provide glowing warmth and fireside comfort against the often chilly evenings of this tropical mountain environment. |
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