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Ol Peteja ranch House

It is an exclusive colonial style farmhouse located at the heart of Sweetwaters Game Reserve with well-manicured gardens, a floodlit waterhole and typical African savannah rising beyond the majestic Mt. Kenya. It still retains the bygone tradition of Kenya's famous farmhouse hospitality. Its fascinating history started over seventy years ago when Ol Pejeta was originally part of the Masai homelands. Accommodation is provided in six suites; with two deluxe suites, 2 guest suites and Buffalo Cottage which has two self-contained luxury bedrooms, with en-suite facilities.

Location

Approximately 200 Kms. 3 hours by road and 50 minutes by air from Nairobi and 23 Kms. (40 minutes) from Nanyuki on unpaved road.

Climate

Altitude is 1,818 metres (5,938 ft).

Incentive Activities

Cakes presented with a grand entrance, upon prior arrangement Celebration of anniversaries, birthdays, weddings and other special occasions Complimentary, non-alcoholic welcome drink Fruit, flowers and cakes on request Special punches/cocktails Warm towel "Karibu" (welcome)

Incentive Theme Events

Ol Pejeta Sundowner Bush Luncheon/Dinner Champagne Breakfast in the Sanctuary WEDDINGS: "Out of Africa" wedding breakfast Blessing by Chief of Chukkas Bridal bouquet and floral headpiece (wild flower or formal arrangement) Bride to arrive on camel Charles Heidsich Champagne Chukka drummers Local choir Professional photographs Video Wedding cake.

Hotel Details

Number of Rooms:

  • 06 suites for a maximum of 12 guests.
    Main House - Tycoon Adnan Khashoggi's Suite with oversized king bed,
    Mrs. Khashoggi's Suite with oversized king bed,
    Suite with one double bed
    suite with two twin beds
    4 extra beds available.
    Buffalo Cottage Two en-suite rooms each with one double bed, lounge with verandah

 

Room dcor: Main building delightfully furnished with original and unusual wildlife paintings and other artefacts.

 

In- room amenities - luxurious en-suites facilities, verandahs, and a shared sitting room. 1 baby cot on request.

 

Special features - privacy and comfort.

Food & Drink

Dining room in the main building. Afternoon tea served on the verandah

General Facilities

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Can be arranged for small groups of people.

 

GENERAL FACILITIES:

  • Access for the disabled Baby sitting services 
  • Bureau de Change Use of Credit Cards
  • Driver/Maid accommodation Electricity generators 
  • Free Shoe Cleaning Laundry/Dry Cleaning 
  • Lunch Boxes available on request Medical Facilities 
  • Safety Deposit Boxes Secretarial Services 
  • Telephone and facsimile in the Office 
  • One 4x4 vehicle accommodating 6 passengers.

Recreational Facilities

  • Bird walks 
  • Camel rides
  • Chimpanzee Sanctuary
  • Horse-riding
  • Day/night game drives 
  • Two swimming pools
  • Walking safaris 
  • Game Watching
  • Sweetwaters Game Sanctuary ("Morani" the rhino and "Carol" the warthog)
  • Park fees are included in accommodation charges for residents of the Camp. 
  • Casual visitors are subject to a Park entrance fee.

Current Situation
19.05.2012


mostly cloudy
15°C
Sunrise 06:27:00
Sunset 18:34:00

Today's Forecast
19.05.2012


scattered thunderstorms
11 °C (Low)
26°C (High)
 

Tomorrow's Forecast
20.05.2012


scattered thunderstorms
13 °C (Low)
25°C (High)
 

 
airOn request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.