Ajabu House, Lake Naivasha

Accommodation and Facilities
• Six full-time House Staff
• Accommodation available for Nannies or Drivers
• Pet friendly – dogs welcome

Inside
• Main House – sleeps 4 in two bedrooms
• Siriane Guest Cottage – sleeps 4 in two bedrooms
• Muse Guest Cottage – sleeps 6 in three bedrooms

Outside
• Beautiful Shady Gardens
• Tennis Court – out of service until further notice
• Children’s Trampoline
• Birdwatching

Available nearby
• Game Drives on Loldia Conservancy
• Golf at Great Rift Valley Resort
• Boating
• Hell’s Gate National Park
• Crater Lake
• Crescent Island
• Mount Longonot

Lake Naivasha sits at the highest elevation of the Kenyan Rift valley at 1,884 metres (6,181 ft) and around 90km north west of Nairobi. The name Naivasha comes from the word Nai’posha meaning rough water in the language of the Maasai, and the surface of the 50-square mile lake can often be subject to unexpected squalls and storms.

In early colonial times the lake became a popular retreat for white settlers with a number of beautiful and unusual houses being built along the lake shore, such as the notorious Djinn Palace. In the 1930s the lake began to be used by Imperial Airways as a landing place for their flying boats travelling between England and South Africa.

Crescent Island Naivasha

Naivasha and the surrounding area remains popular with weekenders from Nairobi and there are numerous water sports and related activities on hand for visitors. Boating, sailing, fishing, and bird watching are available at various locations around the lake – as is horse riding, biking and hiking. Golf takes place in a spectacular location at the Great Rift Valley Golf Resort off North Lake Road.

Lake Naivasha Sunset

Apart from tourism, the major business of Naivasha is floriculture – numerous flower farms are to be found close to the lake shore and export large quantities of flowers, especially roses, to Europe daily. Another major commercial enterprise on the lake is the geothermal plant, which was commissioned in 1981 and now generates a substantial amount of electricity.

Lake Oloidien Naivasha

The lake and its surroundings are home to a wide variety of wildlife and game including a large population of Hippoptomus and several species of fish. Over 400 species of birds have been recorded here, and the lake is home to Pelicans and Kenya’s largest concentration of African Fish Eagles. You will often see large flocks of Flamingos on Lake Oloidien which adjoins the South West corner of the lake.

Hell’s Gate National Park Naivasha

Hells Gate National Park is one of the few National Parks that permits walking, bicycling and rock climbing. Both Fischer’s Tower and Central Tower make challenging ascents for rock climbers, as does the escarpment. The gorge, slicing through striking rock formations, contains a series of hot springs that heat the surrounding rocks, and local guides are available to guide walkers through the gorge. The park is home to plains game and other wildlife, and is particularly known for vultures, eagles and buzzards. The setting for the film The Lion King was heavily based on the area.

Crater Lake Naivasha

Crescent Island, an arc of land linked to the mainland lake shore by a causeway, has a number of animals but no predators, and makes a lovely place to walk and picnic. Crater Lake, to the West of Lake Naivasha, also has wildlife, birdlike and attractive walks.

Mount Longonot, between Naivasha and Nairobi, is an inactive volcano whose crater makes for a lovely but quite strenuous walk with spectacular views both into the crater and across the surrounding area.

Mount Longonot Naivasha

For food and general supplies there is good shopping in Naivasha Town and at the new Buffalo Mall which has a large Tusky’s supermarket. There is an excellent new Farm Shop and Butchery on South Lake Road, where you will also find attractive crafts for sale at Lake Elementaita Weavers and Fired Earth Pottery.   Recommended places to eat off South Lake Road include Carnelly’s Restaurant, The Ranch House Bistro and The Club House Cafe.

By Road

Guess should allow around 2 hours to drive from Nairobi to Ajabu. The house is located 14kms from the A104, the main Nairobi-Naivasha-Nakura road, and accessed along Moi North Lake Road. Although the North Lake Road is in the process of being properly surfaced a 4×4 vehicle is recommended as the access road to the house is rough and steep in places.

By Air

At certain times of the year there are daily scheduled flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the nearby Loldia airstrip with Safarink. The flight takes less than 30 minutes and also connects with the Masai Mara.

www.flysafarilink.com

Self-catering accommodation rates
• Minimum stay – 2 nights
• Occupancy – 14+ guests (only possible with children)
• Minimum stay over Christmas, New Year and Easter – 3 nights

Standard season rates (valid from 6th Jan to 15th Dec – excluding Easter, 1st to 31st August and 16th Dec to 3rd Jan)
• Up to 6 guests – Kes 69,600 per night
• Additional adults – Kes 8,410 each per night
• Additional children (3-12 years) – Kes 4,495 each per night
• Infants 2 years old and younger stay free of charge
• Conservancy Fee (charged once for adults from 18 yrs) – Kes 2,320

1st to 31st August
• Up to 6 guests – Kes 73,950 per night
• Additional adults – Kes 9,425 each per night
• Additional children (3-12 years) – Kes 4,785 each per night
• Infants 2 years old and younger stay free of charge
• Conservancy Fee (charged once for adults from 18 yrs) – Kes 2,320

Christmas & New Year (16th Dec to 3rd Jan)
• Up to 6 guests – Kes 102,950 per night
• Additional adults – Kes 12,035 each per night
• Additional children (3-12 years) – Kes 6,960 each per night
• Infants 2 years old and younger stay free of charge
• Conservancy Fee (charged once for adults from 18 yrs) – Kes 2,320

Please specify exact numbers of guests and ages of all children and infants when making your booking.
Maximum capacity 18 guests – accommodating 14-18 guests is only possible when some are children (please ask for details).

Rentals include meet and greet on arrival, WIFI, chef and housekeeping services and use of Ajabu garden.
A basket of fresh seasonal vegetables and fruit from the vegetable garden can be provided at a fee.

These rates are for residents on a ‘self catering’ basis including the services of chef and team of staff – please contact us for high season and non-resident rates.
All rentals are for exclusive use of the property.

Check in from 11 am, Check out by 10 am. Later check-out by prior arrangement (additional fees may apply).

These rates, terms & conditions are valid for stays up until 3rd January 2026.
Please contact us to make a booking.
Please familiarise yourself with all our terms & conditions when making a booking.