Mukima House on Mukima Farm

Luxury Country Retreat For Rental in Nanyuki

At The Foothills of Mount Kenya - Laikipia

(Mukima House is a 15 minute drive outside Nanyuki Town (6 kilometers North of Nanyuki) on the Timau road. Mukima House is built on Mukima Farm and is a 20 minute drive from the sleepy but colorful town of Nanyuki, in the northern part of Kenya. The flying time is about one hour from Nairobi and Only 2 hours by road)

Mukima House, Nanyuki

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Mukima House Nanyuki was built on a grand scale in the 40's and has been recently rescued, rebuilt and refurbished. Hand-made cedars floors, cedar windows and some immense cedar beams make this house one of Kenya's most exceptional surviving examples of a past era.

At Mukima House Nanyuki, you can unpack your bags and spend your holiday relaxing in the luxury and privacy of your own magnificent home, visiting the many local parks and amenities as and when you please. Mukima House consists of 4 large double and 3 twin rooms all of which are en suite, 2 reception rooms, a TV room, a study/library, games room, tennis court, swimming pool and sauna.

Mukima House Nanyuki, stands on a 360 acre private conservancy, with a wonderful view of Mount Kenya. The fully staffed house comfortably accommodates 16 guests in 8 en-suite bedrooms. There is a swimming pool, tennis court, sauna, massage room, fishing, dinghies on the dam, badminton, croquet, table tennis, broad band internet, satellite TV/DVD, walks and fabulous bird watching.

Game drives, walking safaris and horse riding can be arranged on nearby ranches and reserves, while golf and trout fishing are also available. Nanyuki airstrip offers easy access in, out and about by plane or chopper.

Mukima Estate

Mukima House Nanyuki, is a 15 minute drive from Nanyuki. The house stands on a 350 acre triangle, which was once a cedar forest. Evidence of the age and size of the forest can be seen in the timbers of which the house is built. There are clear views of Mount Kenya and the Loldaiga Hills from all corners of the property.

An electric fence, patrolled by a group of Samburu warriors, protects the land and its replanted forest of 20,000 hardwood trees from the cattle and goats that were overgrazing and causing erosion.

Mukima Estate has trails have been cut through the bush, which are safe to walk and enjoy the birds, plants and insects. A large dam in front of the house, fed by ground water from Mount Kenya, provides safe haven to many bird species, including egrets, ibis, storks, pelicans, various ducks and two breeding pairs of crested crane.

A small herd of impala and bushbuck are breeding on the farm, while tree hyrax provide the appropriate night noises and the guinea fowl are becoming tamer.

Mukima House Nanyuki Non-Residents Accommodation Rates

Mukima House Nanyuki Rates are Per Person Per Night

Mukima House Nanyuki Non-Residents Accommodation Rates

Notes

* Check in time is 1530 Hours and check out is 1100 Hours

* Please note that Mukima House requires a minimum of 4 guests for a 3 night stay

* Christmas season 18th December – 14th January (Minimum 8 Guests, 7 nights Stay)

* Additional guests can be accommodated by arrangements to a maximum of 16 Guests

* Mukima House Nanyuki vehicle will collect you from the Nanyuki airstrip. Reservations for connecting flights from Nairobi can be organized through African Spice Safaris

* Special Events like weddings and parties can be held on the grounds. Marquees, tents and catering can be supplied by Mukima House Nanyuki

Mukima House Nanyuki Activities Included in the Non-Residents Rates:

* Darts
* Tennis

* Croquet

* Laundry

* Badminton

* Table Tennis

* Use of vehicle

* Swimming Pool

* Return airstrip transfers

* Trout Fishing in the dam

* Visit to local flower farm

* Rowing boats and fishing on the dam

* Full Board includes House wines, spirits and Beer

* Sundowner Excursions & Picnics on Mukima Estate

Mukima House Nanyuki Activities Excluded in the Non-Residents Rates:

* Sauna
* Gratuities

* Day trip to Samburu

* Fishing on Mt Kenya

* Scenic flight to Ololokwe

* Game Drive on Ol Pejeta

* Game park entrance fees

* Fishing Trip to Lake Alice

* Picnic Lunch on Solio Ranch

* Sundowners at Loldaiga Hills

* Massage and Beauty Treatments

* Excursion to Ngare Ndare Forest

* Horse Riding at Borana/Kisima/Solio

* Champagne, Premium Spirits and vintage wines

* Golf at Nanyuki Club or Mt Kenya Safari Club and massage

Mukima House, Nanyuki Residents Accommodation Rates/Prices

Mukima House Residents Rates below are Per Person Per Night

Notes

* 2012 Residents Rates – Not available between the 17th December – 13th January 2012

* Children under 12 Years pay 50% of the adult rate

* Children under 6 Years pay 35 % of the adult rate

* Children under 3 Years Stay for free

Mukima House Nanyuki Activities Included in the Residents Rates:

* Darts
* Tennis

* Croquet

* Laundry

* Badminton

* Table Tennis

* Use of vehicle

* Swimming Pool

* Return airstrip transfers

* Trout Fishing in the dam

* Visit to local flower farm

* Rowing boats and fishing on the dam

* Full Board includes House wines, spirits and Beer

* Sundowner Excursions & Picnics on Mukima Estate

Mukima House Nanyuki Activities Excluded in the Residents Rates:

* Sauna
* Gratuities

* Day trip to Samburu

* Fishing on Mt Kenya

* Scenic flight to Ololokwe

* Game Drive on Ol Pejeta

* Game park entrance fees

* Fishing Trip to Lake Alice

* Picnic Lunch on Solio Ranch

* Sundowners at Loldaiga Hills

* Massage and Beauty Treatments

* Excursion to Ngare Ndare Forest

* Horse Riding at Borana/Kisima/Solio

* Champagne, Premium Spirits and vintage wines

* Golf at Nanyuki Club or Mt Kenya Safari Club and massage

Mukima House Nanyuki Stay

Mukima House Nanyuki is a double storey house, set in vivid tropical flowerbeds with expansive lawns, has 8 en-suite bedrooms, a games room, house office with a broad-band satellite connection, large kitchen with store, laundry room, cloakroom, drawing room, dining room, a generous entrance hall and an upstairs gallery.

There is a first floor open terrace, perfect for sundowners while watching the white egrets fly home to roost on the dam against the backdrop of the mountain and the African dusk. Just as stunning on the clear mornings is the sunrise, which silhouettes the mountain on soft pink and blue. The front of Mukima House Nanyuki has a large, wrap-around veranda, used for daytime dining.

Mukima House Nanyuki rooms are comfortably furnished with local, Lamu and imported Javanese pieces, which all seem to combine well and compliment the formal aspect of the house. There is a 4x14 metre oval swimming pool; a children's pool; a pool house with covered eating area, bar, sauna, exercise room with massage area and a tennis court.

Mukima House Nanyuki staff will discreetly ensure that your every requirement is met. The generous farmhouse food is fresh and wholesome, with homegrown fruit and vegetables. The entire staff loves to celebrate visitors with a Samburu style dance on the lawn which has become a Mukima tradition.

Nanyuki Town and the Surrounding Area
Nanyuki is the crossroads to many of East Africa's most beautiful and wild areas, sitting as it does in the heart of the country right under Mount Kenya and on the equator. Surrounded by vegetable and flower farms, it is the nearest shopping place for the upcountry, wheat growing, sheep rearing, polo playing Timau ranchers.

The climate is brighter than Nairobi and the air clean and clear. There is a very useful cottage hospital; a Lunatic Lane where the last generation of white Kenyan eccentrics gathered; the Trout Tree restaurant; a Settlers Stores to provide all essentials plus local news; the British Army practices; an occasional opera performs; Nanyuki Club provides a 9 hole golf course and is the venue for the annual pony club spectacle, plus another event not to be missed - the East African Womens' League annual horticultural display.

Mukima House Nanyuki Activities

Ol Pejeta Conservancy
A morning or afternoon safari to Ol Pejeta from Mukima House Nanyuki is a perfect way to ease yourself into your visit. The 110,000 acre conservancy is within an hour's drive from Mukima and offers the chance to see the big five or visit the chimpanzee sanctuary. A day trip can also be organized with a picnic lunch.

Lake Rutundu
Take a drive or fly up to Lake Rutundu on Mount Kenya from Mukima House Nanyuki for the day or stay the night in the warmth of the Log Cabins. The Rutundu Log Cabins are situated in a remarkable setting on Mount Kenya.

This breath taking area of Kenya allows you to fish for rainbow trout at a height of 10,000 ft. You can also horse ride to Lake Rutundu from Kisima Farm (neighboring Lewa on its southern side) the ride to Rutundu will take 4/5 hours. The horses are polo ponies which are trained at high altitude.

Horse riding on Borana Ranch
Borana offers you the chance to experience the beauty of the Laikipia landscape, a perfect setting for a morning or afternoon horse ride Guests can ride through the open plains at the foot of the escarpment among giraffe, hartebeest, elephant and impala.

Samburu National Park
Mukima House Nanyuki offers a private charter from Nanyuki to Samburu and a vehicle to meet you at the airstrip. Samburu offers an incredible safari excursion, teeming with elephant and opportunities to see all major game. Once in Samburu you can stop for a picnic breakfast on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro river and later for lunch at Saruni Lodge.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Lewa is rich in wildlife and Mukima House Nanyuki offers the opportunity to visit one of Laikipia's most respected conservancies. The hour drive from Mukima takes you through the rich farming country on Mount Kenya, before dropping down into the open plains of Lewa.

We highly recommend a day trip with a picnic to get maximum enjoyment from the sheer beauty and wildlife on offer.

Day Riding Safari over the Loldiaga Hills
Loldiaga Hills is a private ranch just behind Mukima. It offers breathtaking scenery packed with game in the privacy of its 46,000 acres. Mukima House Nanyuki can arrange a day's horse-ride or a day's drive up into the Loldiaga hills, with a picnic lunch.

Yoga Retreats
Mukima House Nanyuki offers a perfect setting for those who want to escape to for a healthy weekend. Guests can come and enjoy our pool and spa facilities. The grounds offer a safe environment to run in, and with your own private yoga instructor you can spend your morning practicing yoga on the lawn or terrace in front of the house, overlooked only by Mount Kenya.

Polo
The polo season runs from March to December. Please ask as for a list of local tournaments or other horse events.

Golf
Golf is available on 9 hole courses at Nanyuki Club and Mount Kenya Safari Club.

Beach Holiday
Combine a luxurious retreat in the heart of Kenya Safari land, with the contrast of a beach holiday at our beautifully appointed, fully staffed Lamu Island beach properties, with a private pool and boat. For more information, visit Kizingoni Beach Houses in Lamu, Kenya

Booking & Reservations for Mukima House Nanyuki - Kenya

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