The Kenya of the pioneers was a land of expansive farms, carved from the highlands and the country around the beautiful Rift Valley Lakes. The virgin untamed land drew the early settlers, in those days roamed by Maasai herdsmen and wild game. With only rudimentary tools and teams of oxen, forests were cleared and fences established to open the land to herds of cattle. Although life was hard, the settlers enjoyed an outdoor lifestyle, walking, riding and hunting amongst the profusion of animal and bird life in the Great Rift Valley.
Quick Facts about Loldia House

• Loldia Farm was established by a settler who came to Kenya by ox-wagon after the Boer war and is still owned by the same family today. He was a renowned horseman who chose this beautiful corner of Kenya to enjoy all that was best in the early Kenyan lifestyle.

• Nestling under the acacia and wild fig trees on the green western shores of Lake Naivasha, the present Loldia House was constructed by Italian prisoners of war from stone quarried on the farm.

• Built around a courtyard, its main archway frames a stunning view of the dormant volcano Mount Longonot.

• The house is set in lawns, which are grazed at night by hippos from the lake. Today's guest can savor the taste of this early lifestyle in Loldia's uniquely peaceful setting.

• The farm is ideally situated to visit the flamingo lakes of Nakuru, Elementaita and Bogoria, one of the great spectacles of Africa. Lake Nakuru also offers excellent viewing of the Black Rhino and the more elusive White Rhino amongst an abundance of other bird and wildlife.

• Lake Bogoria is one of the few places where the rare and beautiful Greater Kudu can be seen. On the farm's 6,500 acres, guests may walk or ride through herds of dairy and beef cattle and a flock of farmed ostriches, interspersed with impala, waterbuck and other plains game.

Meals and Relaxation

• Loldia offers the highest standards of cuisine and personalized service.

• The House Manager, Peter Njoroge, has been described in England's Country Life magazine as "probably the world's best butler".

• All meals, activities mentioned above as well as laundry are included in the price

• Boat trips are also arranged on Lake Naivasha for fishing and bird watching, and visits can be made to Hell's Gate National Park with its spectacular canyon, hot springs and abundant wildlife.

• Activities can be tailor-made to suit each guest.

Loldia House Summary

Location: Old farmhouse on a Ranch of the north western shores of Lake Naivasha, Kenya

• Number of beds: 9 rooms, 4 rooms in the House, 1 Cottage with 3 separate rooms, 1 Cottage with 2 rooms (18 beds)

• Double & Twins: 6 Twins, 3 double rooms

• Facilities: En-suite bathroom with bath, shower, basin, flush toilet, hot and cold running water

• Rooms: English style furnished rooms

• Electricity: Yes

• Restaurant: Dining room in colonial English style

• Lounge: Original room with fire place in colonial English style

• Room service: Room service on request, tea and coffee is served at the rooms with wake up call

• Laundry: Daily at no extra cost

• Communication: Telephone and fax in Loldia House, radio contact with other camps and Nairobi office

• Loldia Airstrip: Length 1500 m, gravel airstrip

Safari and Tour Activities:

• Excursions with game drives and picnic breakfast or lunch at Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Elementaita & Lake Bogoria (National Park entrance fees & drinks to be paid separately).

• Game drives and game walks on the ranch and night game drives (included in price).

• Horse riding on the ranch (included in price).

• Boat rides: Morning and afternoon boat rides on Lake Naivasha (Sun downer), boat ride to Crescent Island with game watching and game walks (included in price).

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Cancellation Policy
-Cancellation is subject to a fee charged for bookings already reserved. Conditions and cancellation penalties apply.

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NB: Prices and availability are subject to revision without prior notice owing to currency, tax, levy and seasonal fluctuations.