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8 Unique Stays to Reconnect With Nature

Written by Nawal Hassan | Aug 27, 2021 1:22:00 PM

Sometimes all you need is a little fresh air and R&R to recharge your battery. We’ve found eight unique stays in Aberdare National Park, Katarina, Makuyu, Maasai Mara and Nanyuki to get some much needed fresh air and suit your travel style; catch the tail end of The Great Migration, hike in Aberdare National Park or relax and enjoy the foothills of Mount Kenya in a cozy, comfortable home.

Acacia House, maasai mara

Acacia House, part of The Mara Bush Houses, is ideal for those who want the freedom to set the pace of their safari escape. Acacia House comes fully staffed, featuring a double room with an ensuite bathroom, an attic room, and a ground floor double room with a shared bathroom. Included in the rate is full board catering and refreshments, guided game drives, bush picnics and airstrip transfers.

Cedar Retreat, aberdare National Park

Cedar Retreat is in the Northern Moorlands of Aberdare National Park and is the only wildlife adventure lodge in the Northern part of the famed park. In the six log cabins, each accommodating two people, there are all the creature comforts you would need. There are four cabins with double beds, and two cabins with twin beds.

Cottar's Bush Villa, Maasai Mara

The Bush Villa provides a luxury private stay option for up to 12 guests and comes complete with its own private 25 meter swimming pool. For those that want absolute privacy in the Maasai Mara, combined with dedicated and discrete staff, award-winning guides, and an abundance of wildlife, Cottar’s Bush Villa offers the only real private luxury home in the Maasai Mara.

Eco Farm House, Makuyu

Ostrich House is a quaint and cozy cottage set on a 500 acre mature fruit farm perfect for families or groups of friends looking for a weekend getaway or a midweek break. The house is a brand new renovation offering all the amenities you could want for a comfortable stay. The Farm’s friendly ostriches like to graze and relax around the cottage.

Eco TreeHouse, Makuyu

The Eco Treehouse has 180 degree views of Mt. Kenya and the Aberdare Range. The treehouse offers modern amenities with an open plan living, dining, and kitchen area. Spend your days hiking, biking, fishing or fruit picking on the 500 acre farm. The mature fruit farm specialises in citrus fruit, mangoes, dragon fruit, Miraa and other exotic fruits.

Mara Bush Houses, Maasai Mara

 

Mara House, part of The Mara Bush Houses, is ideal for those who want the freedom to set the pace of their safari escape. Mara House is a fully staffed house featuring three spacious ensuite bedrooms, perfect for three couples or a group of friends. Included in the rate is full board catering and refreshments, guided morning and evening game drives, bush picnics and transfers to Mara North airstrip.

Mukima House, Nanyuki

At the foothills of Mt. Kenya, this double storey house, is set in vivid tropical flower beds with expansive lawns. The house has eight ensuite bedrooms, a games room, a large kitchen with a store, laundry room, cloakroom, drawing room, dining room, a generous entrance hall and an upstairs gallery. This accommodation is fully serviced and the food is local and homegrown.

Ndongoro Cabin, Karatina

The self-catering log cabin, nestled within a UNESCO World Heritage site sleeps eight in four very comfortable bedrooms with an additional two in a bunk room. It has spacious accommodation including a sitting room and dining room with an open fire and a fully equipped kitchen opening to a large veranda overlooking the glade and river.

Get 10% off when you book any of these stays through Nomad Travel Club. Offer valid until Thursday September 30th 2021.