Kiangazi House

• Homely farmhouse with open fires
• Al fresco dining by the waterhole
• Wildlife drives and boat rides
• Relax in the gardens and by the pool
• Lovely lake views
• Tasty, farm fresh food

Open: Kiangazi House is open all year.

Location: Kiangazi House is in the Great Rift Valley near Lake Oloidien and Lake Naivasha. It is in the 18,000 acre Oserain Wildlife Conservancy, between the lakes and Hells Gate National Park. The hotel can be reached by vehicle from Nairobi, a journey of about 90 minutes, or by flight to the local airstrip.

Rooms: There are 7 rooms in total. 3 of these are in the main house and the other 4 are in the gardens. All have private bathrooms. Garden rooms are slightly larger than those in the house and have private verandas. Of the rooms in the house the Ibis Suite is the largest.

Activities: The hotel offers 4x4 game drives in the Oserian Conservancy and in Hells Gate National Park. You can also explore the lake shore by vehicle or on foot and take boat trips on Lake Naivasha to observe the profuse bird life. The hotel can arrange horse riding. Al fresco champagne breakfasts and sundowners round a campfire in the wildlife conservancy or by the lake are popular. You can take leisurely strolls in the gardens, swim and play tennis.

Facilities: The main house has a lounge, library with a good selection of books, a bar and dining room. All have large fireplaces making them feel homely on cool evenings. Meals include 3-course lunches and 4-course dinners and are prepared from local ingredients, many of them from the hotel's own dairy and vegetable garden. Most meals are served on the terrace, which overlooks a waterhole, ideal for relaxed game viewing. For recreation there's an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court in the gardens.

Dining: Meals are generally eaten at individual tables.

Children: Children aged 6 years and over are welcome. Younger children may be accommodated on request.

Health: This is a malarial area.

Communication: There is Wi-Fi internet access in the main house.