Accommodation: Nairobi

Fairview Hotel:

Fairview is a country hotel, set within beautiful landscaped gardens on Nairobi Hill, a world away from the crowds and noise of Nairobi's city center. The hotel offers a full range of international cuisine in four dining venues, one of which is situated by the beautiful pool. Accommodation is offered in economy, business, or first class rooms. Guests in the first class room category enjoy complimentary and exclusive access to the 'First Class' lounge, which has a small bar and a fireplace. Fairview is ideal for guests who want to be close to town, but also want a peaceful environment for relaxing.


Giraffe Manor:

The Giraffe Manor is an exclusive and elegant small hotel set in its own park and forest. It is located twenty minutes from the centre of Nairobi and offers superb views of the Ngong Hills. Its spacious and charming gardens have been home to generations of the endangered Rothshild giraffes. It is the only place in the world where you can feed and photograph the giraffe over your breakfast table and at the front door, and even from a bedroom window. Guests at the Giraffe Manor are personally hosted and offered welcoming accomodation in five double/twin bedrooms. The adjoining Giraffe Centre features a primeval forest with varied flora and is also a home to 180 bird species, giraffes, warthog and bushbock - a uniquely untouched wilderness on the doorstep of one of Africa’s most cosmopolitan cities.


House of Waine:

At the House of Waine situated in Karen twenty minutes from the centre of Nairobi, the elegance of gracious living blends with the spirit of modern Africa in an exclusive and serene setting. Guests are provided with an experience that exceeds the typical expectations of city hotels which is punctuated by personalised, friendly and excellent service and cuisine in beautiful surroundings. House of Waine features a well tended garden with a pool where the guest can relax and unwind. A maximum of 22 guests are accomodated in 11 individually styled bedrooms with large marble bathrooms.


Macushla House:

Macushla House is tucked away in peace and quiet in a leafy suburb of Nairobi, in a relaxed and informal setting, twenty minutes away from the city center. It features 6 bedrooms, cushioned lounges with a fireplace, an intimate dining room and a small garden terrace with a pool. A walkway leads from the terrace into a tangled garden and onto a viewing platform, looking out to the Ngong Hills. Raised over the bushes, one feels like they are walking from a private backyard into their own little piece of the vast savannah grasslands. Macushla is within easy reach of interesting excursions in the city, such as the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre and Nairobi National Park.


Nairobi Serena:

The Nairobi Serena stands amidst lush tropical gardens with panoramic views over Nairobi’s Central Park and the glittering downtown skyline. It offers an oasis of serenity amidst the bustle of one of Africa’s most vibrant capital cities despite its pivotal central location. The interior décor of the hotel reflects a kaleidoscope of cultural influences blending Moroccan mystique and a breadth of African heritage into one elegant and harmonious whole. The hotel has a magnificent 25 metre heated outdoor pool; a Moroccan Jacuzzi; a Turkish Steam Bath and a Swedish Sauna.


Ngong House:

Ngong House is a private home stay situated twenty minutes from the centre of Nairobi and only a few minutes away from the house where Karen Blixen once had her coffee farm. Far away from any main roads and secluded in private land, with a stunning view of the Ngong Hills, it offers exclusive and personalized service. Accommodation is offered in creatively designed "tree houses" and bungalows. The grass-thatched rustic treehouses are built on two levels with a bedroom area upstairs and a living area on the lower floor. They are raised from the ground to gain an uninterrupted view of the Ngong Hills over unspoiled bush. The guest with a keen artistic eye will appreciate the tasteful interior decoration at the Ngong House which features African batiks, glass mosaics and ornamented beadwork.


Palacina:

The Palacina offers all the luxuries of a five star hotel, with special personalized service, a relaxed atmosphere and great attention to detail. As a family owned and run hotel, the emphasis is on making guests feel at home during their stay in Nairobi, in an atmosphere of understated elegance and warm hospitality. Ideally located within easy access to the city, and set in tranquil gardens, it is an excellent choice for those who wish to be centrally located, but away from the traffic and noise of downtown. There is a fitness room, spa, swimming pool, and one of the top restaurants in Nairobi.


Sandavy Guest House:

Sandavy Guest House is located in a quiet suburb of Nairobi, with easy access to the city center. It is hosted by a couple (a Kenyan and a Canadian) and has a simple and homely ambience. Accommodation is offered in 6 comfortable and well-furnished rooms. Sandavy Guest House offers a secure and affordable “home away from home”.


Windsor Golf & Country Club:

Located 16km from the city centre, the Windsor Golf & Country Club offers a multiplicity of facilities, including an 18 hole international standard championship golf course. The Windsor's parkland course threads its way through a verdant indigenous forest, bordered by lush arabica coffee plantations and flower farms. The course's five tee system, adequately caters for all cadres of golfers, from the beginner to the professional. At an altitude approximating 6000 feet above sea level, climatic conditions are near perfect, with the added bonus of the ball travelling further in trajectory, arising from lower air densities. The lavish hotel beckons visitors to its country locale and Victorian decor by offering standards of excellence and quality of service to go with it. 130 rooms of different categories are available. The elegant and spacious hardwood floored rooms overlook the spectacular golf course. All rooms are tastefully decorated in pastel colors with large en-suite bathrooms, showers and other luxury amenities. The Windsor offers a range of services, from accommodation, fine dining, conference and banqueting facilities to sports and recreational activities, among them tennis, sauna, jogging, boating, fishing and a health club fully equipped with aerobics and weight machines. Tees are well maintained to preserve their immaculate appearance.