Kenya : Rift Valley Lakes

Kongoni Game Valley
Kongoni Game Valley, a beautiful residence, still conserves the charm and fascination of African colonial times. Only two hours driving distance from Nairobi, in the Great Rift Valley, overlooking Lake Naivasha, surrounded by a private game sanctuary, Kongoni Game Valley offers an exciting atmosphere, high standard of comfort and excellent meals. Each of the houses seven rooms is ensuite, spacious and attractively furnished in early 20th century style.
The traditional up-country Kenya house with wide open verandas and a lovely swimming pool looks out across gardens to the beautiful waters of Lake Naivasha.
The house is owned and run by Marcus and Donna, both born in Kenya, and has been in Marcus's family for many years. It's a very relaxed home with delicious food and a great place to start or end your safari. Activities include game drives, guided game walks and boat trips amongst birds and hippos. Golf, fishing, mountain biking, horse riding, romantic bush breakfasts/dinners and visits to other parks can also be arranged.

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Loldia House
Loldia is the colonial home of the Hopcraft family, built by Italian prisoners of war from volcanic stone, it is an idyllic setting and the view of the extinct Mt Longonot from the veranda is fantastic. The beautiful gardens run down to the lakeshore with mature yellow fever and a huge fig tree, which gives the garden plenty of shade.
The beautiful colonial main house has four rooms with further rooms in two luxurious cottages set amongst the amazingly lush gardens. All the rooms have en-suite bathrooms with bath, shower, basin, flush toilet, hot and cold running water, one double room in the top cottage has an outside bathroom.
Peter is a marvellous host and the staff look after you incredibly well. It's a great place to relax for a couple of days or there is plenty to do in the area. You can go horse riding or walking around the flower farm, or go on boat trips and fishing on the lake or visit the local school. The bird life is fantastic and you can always hear the haunting call of the fish eagle. You can go further afield and visit Lake Nakuru National Park or climb Mt Longonot or visit the beautiful Hells Gate National Park and walk the gorge.

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