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Janam Homestay Naromoru

Naromoru, Kenya

(Janam Homestay Naromoru is a pristine wilderness home on the foothills of the Majestic Mt Kenya, conveniently located on the Naromoru mountain climbing route about 190 Kilometers from Nairobi. Janam Homestay Naromoru is located only 10 Kilometers from the Naromoru park gate.)

 

 
Janam Homestay Naromoru

Janam Homestay Naromoru

Janam Homestay Naromoru

Janam Homestay Naromoru


 

Janam Homestay Naromoru

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Janam Homestay Naromoru is a pristine wilderness home on the foothills of the Majestic Mt Kenya, conveniently located on the Naromoru mountain climbing route. The Homestay can take a total of 12 guests. Janam Homestay makes mountain climbing a fun experience and offers climbers’ the perfect base for all mountain climbing activities.


The experienced host, Shikuku Ooko is an outdoors leadership trainer. He has lived in the area for nearly thirty years and has come to know the mountain like the back of his hand. His vast knowledge of the mountain’s flora, fauna and geography will make your climb an enriching and memorable experience.


Due to his skills, Shikuku has been called up on mountain rescue missions in the mountain and has trained many upcoming guides and rescue rangers not only in Mt. Kenya but also in Kilimanjaro and Udzungwa Mountains in Tanzania, and the Rwenzori Mountains of Uganda.

 

Janam Homestay Naromoru offers all the mountain climbing gear you will need including tents, sleeping bags and pads, camp stoves, lightweight cook ware and eating utensils, headlamps, walking poles and warm waterproof jackets.

 

Janam Homestay Naromoru is located only 10 kilometers from the Naromoru park gate. Janam Homestay is also a perfect stopover for guests proceeding to Samburu game reserve. Janam Homestay, located on the foothills of Mt. Kenya provides a peak into how this exciting concept can greatly boost holiday experiences.

 

Janam Homestay Naromoru offers climbers the warmth of a family home, the opportunity to interact with locals on an equal footing, and a chance to share stories and make lifelong friendships.

 

The few days spent at Janam Homestay Naromoru, gives guests a unique peak into the world of a mountain climbing guide and reveals how the mountain has shaped the lives of locals.

 

 

 

Janam Homestay Accommodation

Janam Homestay Naromoru Ot Maduong’ (The Main House)
Ot Maduong’house is an architectural masterpiece combines the traditional round structure with creative furnishing and a classical shingles roof.

 

Ot Maduong’s spacious en suite bedroom can hold triple beds and is complete with its own balcony directly facing Mt Kenya. On a clear day, one can sip homemade mango juice while enjoying an amazing view of the mountain from the balcony. In the Luo traditional homestead this is the main house where the first wife resides.

 

Janam Homestay Naromoru Abila (The Old Man’s House)

This two bed roomed house was the first house that Shikuku built when he established his homestead. Built in the traditional mud and wattle style, the house has amazingly designed interiors which leave guests pleasantly surprised.

 

Abila has a common lounge and cooking area for residents of both rooms. Each bedroom is en suite and can hold doubles. In Luo culture, Abila was the old man’s house from where he ate, counseled and disciplined other family members.

 

Janam Homestay Naromoru Siwin (the Girls’ House)
Right below Abila is Siwinthe, the single bed roomed house which in Luo culture was built for the girls in the homestead. Siwinthe has a cozy feel with comfortable colorful furnishings.

 

It also has a kitchenette from where guests can make coffee, light meals/ snacks and serve drinks. In Siwinthe, girls were counseled and taught by their grandmothers and aunties.

 

Janam Homestay Naromoru Simba (Boys House)

On the opposite side of the compound lies Simba which is designed in the same way as Siwinthe. The two bedroomed Simba has shared washrooms and a common lounge for occupants.

 

In Luo culture, Simba was the young man’s house. Upon reaching adolescence, young Luo boys, could no longer stay in the same house with the parents or even grandparents and they had to build and move into the Simba.

 

Janam Homestay Naromoru Camping
Janam Homestay campsite is located on the banks of the Tigithi River on unspoilt indigenous wilderness which offers a perfect base for camping.

 

Camping gear such as tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads and mobile lamps are available. Bird watchers can enjoy the unique bird life while those keen on fishing can catch trout. Across the river lies the Mt Kenya Forest National Reserve.

 

Janam Homestay Naromoru Activities

* Visit to the Mau Mau caves

* Braiding in local styles for ladies

* Visit to coffee and tea farms and Village tours

* Local dish cooking lessons and Local language lessons
* Mountain climbing, Camping, Bike riding, Hiking and Fishing

* Volunteering in community projects such as children’s orphanage
* Game watching in the nearby Ol Pejeta wildlife conservancy, Solio Ranch, Aberdares National Park, and the Mt Kenya forest national reserve

 


 

Booking & Reservations for Janam Homestay Naromoru - a pristine wilderness home on the foothills of the Majestic Mt Kenya, conveniently located on the Naromoru mountain climbing route about 190 Kilometers from Nairobi - Kenya

Booking Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871

Mobile : + 254-721242711

Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com

 

 

 

 
 
 

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