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Ngong
House is a private, serene and luxurious home stay
situated in Karen / Langata area of Nairobi. The lodge
overlooks the Ngong Hills, only a few minutes away
from what used to be Karen Blixen’s coffee farm.
Located on land originally part of Karen Blixen's
vast coffee estate, and named after the Ngong Hills,
which she held so dearly, Ngong House is only a half
hour drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
and Nairobi city center and yet, to those |
who visit, seems as if in the heart
of the African bush. Paul Verleysen or his son, Christof,
whose culinary masterpieces have become legendary, host
guests at Ngong House. The evenings start with sundowners
on your verandah at tree level, from where you can watch
the breathtaking sunsets over the Ngongs Hills. Nature lovers
can enjoy a large variety of birds feeding from the birdfeeder
hanging in front of each treehouse. After sunset, before
dinner, drinks will continue with the other guests around
the camp fire under an acacia tree nearby the swimming pool.
Location in Nairobi
Secluded in 10 acres of private land, it is close to Nairobi
National Park, 30 to 40 minutes from Nairobi International
Airport, 15 minutes from Wilson airport (where all fly safaris
depart from) and 20 minutes from the city center. Your host
Paul Verleysen, a Belgian, moved to Africa in 1970. He has
worked in Congo, Rwanda, Ivory Coast and finally Kenya where
he opted to leave the diplomatic service, then bought a
hunter’s home and transformed it into Ngong House
Unique Features of the Ngong House
• Within the ten acres are five tree houses and an
apartment on ground level close to the pool. The main house
is home to the Verleysen family where creature comforts
blend easily with stylish furniture and African art.
• Built entirely from wood the tree houses are on two
levels with a bedroom area upstairs and a living area on
the lower floor. They are raised 15 feet from the ground
to gain an uninterrupted view of the Ngong Hills over unspoiled
bush.
• Covered with traditional African grass roofs, the
rustic exteriors of these charming tree houses belie the
elegant interiors.
• Crafted by local artists - each house has its own
unique style and each has been thoughtfully designed to
incorporate comfort and convenience.
• Large four-poster beds grace the bedroom area, with
crisp cotton bed linen and overfilled feather pillows promising
a luxurious night's sleep.
Accommodation
at Ngong House
Accommodation is mainly in
luxurious Tree-houses designed with extreme comfort in mind.
Every unit is different in design some have two levels with
bedrooms upstairs and living areas on the lower floor raised
15 ft from the ground to gain an uninterrupted view of the
Ngong Hills over unspoiled bush..
Ngong
House accommodates upto 24 people in;
* 5 tree houses
* Private cottage facing the swimming pool
* Log cabin perfect for families (sleeps upto 6 people)
* Suite in the main house, ideal for elderly and disabled
people.
Wining and Dining at Ngong House,
Nairobi
Dining at Ngong House is
a delight. From fresh succulent Molo lamb to lake fish
to seafood from the Indian Ocean, our meals are prepared
and served accompanied by large varieties of fresh local
vegetables. Our Kenyan chefs have been specially trained
by several visiting chefs from Belgium.
Breakfast and lunch are served
in the garden under a canopy of acacia trees.
Dinner is served in a half open, majestic, thatched rondavel
with a grand fireplace, adorned with candles. On occasions
when there are several groups, we can provide extra private
dining areas.Your host Paul
occasionally has drinks with the guests around the camp
fire before dinner.
Boutique & Fashion at Ngong
House
Boutique For those with a
passion for fashion, the boutique at the Ngong House is
a must! Paul's wife, designer Penny Winter has her studio
set in the garden. The Boutique is filled with unique
designs - A Typical piece may be a fusion of local suede,
antique beads from Congo, and hand loomed linen - something
done on site by local tribesmen. Clothes have adorned
the likes of Erin O'Connor, Trudy Styler and Princess
Caroline of Monaco.
Excursions
from Ngong House, Nairobi
- Visits to the giraffe centre, sanctuary to the endangered
Rothschild giraffe.
- Visits to Karen
Blixen Museum and step back into the time of ‘ Out
of Africa’.
- Visits to the Elephant
and Rhino Orphanage set up by Daphine Sheldrik.
- Shopping Excursions
can be arranged to various locations
- Visit to Nairobi
National Park
- National Museum
and Snake Park
Lowest
Room Rate Guarantee and Making Bookings;
We can guarantee you the lowest room rates for Ngong
House. Our strong network of hotels throughout the
region coupled with our ever-increasing volume of guests
to Ngong House has given us access to the most
competitive rates, yielding savings which we pass on directly
to our travellers. Thus, with us you can enjoy the lowest
room rates unavailable from other operators. This
is our true guarantee. Contact
us for more information...
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