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Mutamaiyu House - Details and Booking
Category:
Lodges
Location:
Mathews Range
Description:
Mutamaiyu House is perched on a panoramic hilltop, with hundreds of miles of sun streaked savannah spread out below. It is is a spectacularly refined retreat in one of Africa’s last great wilderness areas ? the 49,000 acre Mugie Wildlife Conservancy in Laikipia. These rugged plains and lush woodlands are home to some of the richest diversities of wildlife on the continent including the big five with the endangered black rhino, elephant, leopard, cheetah, the rare Grevy’s zebra and stunning birdlife.
Accommodation
A gracious manor house, private home of Nicky and Gaby Hahn, which offers its guests a unique opportunity to live their own African dream: participating in ranch life and vital conservation work within one of Africa’s last great wilderness areas including the big five. Mutamaiyu House has 4 spacious luxury cottages, each with its own fire place, built to take full advantage of the spectacular views. 240V charging facilities as well as wireless internet connectivity are available.
Access:
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By road: Approximately 4- hours driving time from Nairobi.
By air: Nearby airstrips are Mugie (10 min game drive) and Loisaba (45 min). These are private and unmanned airstrips, serviced by Mugie and Loisaba:
*Safarilink - from Nairobi daily @ 10.20 am to Loisaba with return from Loisaba to Nairobi @ 12.20 am (min. 2 persons). From Loisaba to the Maasai Mara @ 11.50 am (min. 2 persons)
*Charter flights as requested
Season Dates and Rates:
Dates/Room Type
Standard Single
Standard Double
Standard Triple
01-Feb-2012 To 30-Apr-2012
US$ 378
US$ 685
US$ 1027
01-Jul-2012 To 30-Sep-2012
US$ 467
US$ 850
US$ 1274
01-Oct-2012 To 15-Dec-2012
US$ 378
US$ 685
US$ 1027
16-Dec-2012 To 02-Jan-2013
US$ 467
US$ 850
US$ 1274
Please Note:
Included in the rates:
* Local airstrip transfers
* Full board accommodation
* Soft drinks, beer, house wine and non luxury spirits
*Day & night game drives in the Mugie Wildlife Conservancy with Professional Safari Guides
* Visits to the Mugie Rhino Sanctuary
* Bush breakfast
* Sun downer
* Guided bush walks
* Camel walks
* Fishing
* Heated swimming pool
* Visit to the Mugie school
* Join in with day to day ranching activities
* Visit to the Gala graves
* Laundry
RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
* Conservancy fees
* Loisaba airstrip transfers
* Champagne, spirits and select wines
* Exclusive use of safari vehicle
* Clay pigeon shooting
* Cultural Boma visit
* Day trip to roof of the world
CHILD RATE:
- Based on travel within the high season
- Based on one child between the age of 2 and12 sharing the specified room with adult/s
*Please contact us for a quote if the child rates do not meet your travel needs
CANCELLATION POLICY
Reservations that are canceled, reduced in length of stay or reduced in numbers are subject to cancellation and no show fees.
Park/Reserve gate opens at 0600am and closes at 0600pm
CHECK IN TIME / CHECK OUT TIME
Check in time at hotels is 1100hrs.
Early check in will be charged at extra night.
Late arrivals should be advised in advance to avoid auto cancellation of the reservation.
In case check in is delayed than the expected arrival date, the delay will be treated as no show.
Check out time is at 1000hrs.
Day room use can be arranged at extra fee and is applicable from 1000hrs to 1800hrs.
Room use after 1800hrs will be charged at full night rate.
Additional Details for Mutamaiyu House
Recreation Facilities:
- Historical furnishings from the family’s art collection,
- High-ceilinged patios
- A large dining room, where arguably Kenya’s finest cuisine is served.
- Private lounges, with fireplaces are the perfect place to curl up on a couch with a glass of wine.
- A flower-lined path leads down to a heated cliff top infinity pool.
- Rooms are furnished with King beds (7 x 7ft) and Twin beds (2 @ 7 x 3.5ft), depending on room choice
Drinks Policy:
*Water, soft drinks, beer, house wines and non-luxury spirits are included in the room rates.
*Champagne, special wines and luxury spirits are at an additional cost.
Community Conservation:
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Mugie Ranch is a commercial livestock ranch, which includes cattle, sheep, goats and camels. The ranch is a vital part of the local economy as local villages, small-scale farmers and nomadic tribesmen supply livestock to the ranch.
Mugie Ranch is also a founding member of Laikipia Wildlife Forum, an association of the residents of Laikipia to conserve the integrity of the Laikipia ecosystem by creatively managing the natural resources to improve the livelihood of its people.
A huge success story is the Mugie Primary and Nursery school, built and funded by Mugie Ranch since its creation 15 years ago. The school, currently at 150 children has moved from 17th position to 1st position within the region over the last three years! A School Trust has been formed to enable gifted children to further education on leaving the school. Mugie Ranch provides the children with uniforms, all education materials and two meals a day
Mutamaiyu House is perched on a panoramic hilltop, with hundreds of miles of sun streaked savannah spread out below. It is is a spectacularly refined retreat in one of Africa’s last great wilderness areas ? the 49,000 acre Mugie Wildlife Conservancy in Laikipia. These rugged plains and lush woodlands are home to some of the richest diversities of wildlife on the continent including the big five with the endangered black rhino, elephant, leopard, cheetah, the rare Grevy’s zebra and stunning birdlife.
