Loldia House | Lake Naivasha | Kenya

With a lovely setting right in front of Lake Naivasha, Loldia House eases you into Kenya with gentle safaris, delicious food served in the shade of a fever tree and one of Africa’s most extraordinary hosts, Peter Njoroge. A favourite with Lucy and Jiri.

Perfect for…  honeymooners, couples or anyone who wants to experience a taste of Kenya’s old colonial period. Great on arrival into Kenya as a place to relax after your flight before you start your holiday or for some r&r after a luxury safari.

Where… on the western shore of Lake Naivasha, two hours by road from Nairobi via the spectacular Rift Valley escarpment or 15 minutes by plane from Wilson airport.

And the rooms… there are four comfortable rooms in the main house and another five in two lakeside cottages for families or those with a more adventurous spirit. All rooms have en suite bathrooms and are furnished in a colonial style. Hot water bottles keep your bed toasty at night.

Food and facilities… you will eat well at Loldia. The food is simply fantastic and all those incredibly tasty dishes are made from fresh farm produce and with fish straight from the lake. Just when you’re recovering from over-indulging at lunch, afternoon tea arrives with delicious homemade cakes. Fully-grown fever trees offer shade for picnics and lunch, while the handsome dining room provides the perfect atmosphere for family-style dinners with Peter heading the table.

Activities… there’s plenty to do – take a morning boat trip on the lake to see the hippos, or a short trip to Crater Lake to see giraffe and antelope congregating at the water (finish with more tea and cakes at Eslamere). The one day trip to nearby Lake Nakuru to see thousands of flamingos and look for elusive leopard is well worth it, and if you’re feeling adventurous in the evening or too full after dinner, grab the torch and go for night game drive. The ranch has few surprises for you.

In the know… we recommend visiting the school adjacent to Loldia farm, where 1400 children are educated with the help of the Loldia School Fund, directed by Peter Njoroge. And one final tip: hippos graze in the garden every night, don’t forget to close your door!

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