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Ngong House

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Ngong House is a unique experience. It is a private homestay situated in the Karen/Langata area near the Ngong Hills, only a few minutes away from the house where Karen Blixen once had her coffee farm.  Although you will be staying in 'treehouses' you will enjoy a very high degree of luxury. Four poster beds,crisp linen and exquisite, gourmet food are just the beginning. The main house and each treehouse have fully stocked bars.
 
The evenings start with sundowners on your verandah at tree level, from where you can watch the breathtaking sunsets over the Ngong Hills. Nature lovers can enjoy a large variety of birds feeding from the birdfeeder hanging in front of each treehouse. After sunset, before dinner, drinks will continue with the other guests around the camp fire under an acacia tree nearby the swimming pool.
 
Ngong House ideally situated to visit many of Nairobi's attractions such as Nairobi National Park, Karen Blixen Museum, and many craft centres. Nature walks are a must, especially to visit the Giraffe Centre (home of the endangered Rothchild Giraffe), a twenty minute walk from Ngong House.

Highlights

  • Quiet guest house in the suburbs of Karen
  • Luxury accommodation in unique treehouse rooms
  • Owner hosted with excellent food.
  • Close to Wilson airport and many local attractions

 

Viewpoints

I loved staying here on my first night in Nairobi. It is welcoming, with friendly staff and excellent food. The rooms are quirky, and instead of staying in a standard Nairobi hotel, you really feel that your adventure in Africa has begun once you arrive here at your treehouse! It is however not for anyone with mobility problems, unless you take one of the two garden rooms.
Amanda Marks, Tribes Director

Situation

Ngong House is situated in Karen, a quiet suburb of Nairobi. The secluded tree-houses are set within 10 acres of private land with views out over the Ngong Hills.

Activities

Visits to Nairobi National Park, the elephant sanctuary and the Karen Blixen Museum; nature walks and sundowners.

Facilities

Ngong House has 5 'treehouses', with 4-poster beds, en-suite facilities and a private verandah. The lodge also offers an acacia tree shaded swimming pool; lounge area; an intimate dining area and a fully stocked bar.

Child policy

The accommodation is unsuitable for those who find stairs difficult to negotiate so isn't appropriate for small children.

Open

Open all year round.

Meals

Full board or half board.

Best times to go

Kenya's main rainy season runs from April until the beginning of June. There is also a short rainy season in November.

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