Kiangazi House

About Kiangazi House

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Kiangazi, meaning "hot and dry season", is a beautiful country house set amidst lush gardens overlooking Lake Oloidien, adjacent to Lake Naivasha and a wildlife corridor. Naivasha was a haven for the early settlers in Kenya, home to the infamous happy valley stories of the early 1900s. The community thrives today in this gorgeous Rift Valley setting with agricultural, dairy and flower farms dominating the export business in the area. The Kiangazi estate also owns Kenyas leading flower farm which exports tons of roses to Europe daily - tours of the factory can be arranged.

A stay at Kiangazi House takes you back in time. The house is built in traditional settlers style with big rooms, huge fireplaces and a large verandah that has stunning views across the valley. The Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary and Game Corridor is home to a huge variety of wildlife and from Kiangazi you can enjoy the sunrise from the terrace watching giraffe and zebra strolling by! The house has well kept gardens and a large pool area and tennis court. There are a variety of rooms, some in the house, including a large suite, plus some garden rooms. All are en-suite and fires are lit in the cool winter evenings.

Activities from Kiangazi House include game drives in 4 wheel drive vehicles and guided bush walks, trips to Hells Gate National Park, bass fishing, sundowners and bush breakfasts, boat trips on Lake Naivasha, day trips to Lake Nakuru National Park, visit Elsamere, home of the late Joy Adamson, tour the flower farm. Animals that can be seen in the Sanctuary include White Rhino, giraffe, hyaena, jackal, Bat-eared Foxes, leopard, eland, topi, kongoni, impala, hartebeest, zebra (Common and Grevys), oryx and many smaller mammals. There is a huge population of birds in the Naivasha area (around 320 species) the gardens of the house also are home to a variety of sunbirds, weavers and many others. The call of the Fish Eagle is a symbol of Lake Naivasha and these magnificent birds can be seen all around the lake area.

Fair Trade / Responsible Tourism
Kiangazi House and indeed the whole Oserian estate, employs thousands of local people on the flower farm and the estates. A commitment to conservation is shown in the management of the 3,000 acre Wildlife Corridor, and the 18,000 acre Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Highlights

Characterful colonial house on the shores of Lake Naivasha.
A wide range of game viewing at a range of different National Parks.
A key voice in the development of the Oserian wildife corridor and the wildlife sanctuary.
Perfect for relaxing on the verandah and enjoying the lush gardens and rolling lawns.

Situation

Kiangazi House is set within the 3000-acre Oserian Game Corridor. Lush gardens and rolling lawns offer stunning views over the lake and the surrounding countryside.

Activities

Game drives in the local national parks and reserves; bush walks along the lake; boat trips and fishing on Lake Naivasha; Day trips to Lake Nakuru; trips to Elsamere (Joy Adamsons former home) and to the flower farms; sundowners and bush breakfasts;

Facilities

The lodge provides five distinctive ensuite rooms. In addition guests can enjoy the use of a library, swimming pool and a tennis court. Within the grounds there is also a clay lick where animals often congregate.

Child policy

Children over 10 years old only.

Open

Open all year round.

Best time

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

Inclusions

Lake front bush walks and game drives; boat trips on Lake Naivasha; fishing; sundowners and the use of the tennis court.

Meals

Full board including house wines, beer and soft drinks.

Pricing guidelines for Kenya

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £400 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Kenya combines well with Tanzania or Uganda.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £150
	£150 to £300
	£300 to £500
	£500 to £800
	Over £800

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £2000 and £3000
2 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £4000 and £5000
2 week safari and beach holidayBetween £3000 and £4000
1 week on Lamu IslandFrom about £1500+

Tribes Advisor

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I loved the old house feel about Kiangazi with the lovely wide verandah and the views are gorgeous. To see a giraffe head poking out of the early morning mist at the bottom of the garden was a unique way to enjoy breakfast! The pool area and garden is very relaxing but the rooms in the house do vary in size and standard, so check when booking - the garden rooms are very nice.

Julie Croucher, Africa Sales Manager, stayed here 2006

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