‘Trees’ is rustic but comfortable. The guest-house and annex comprise two double bedrooms (one with an extra single bed, one with a child’s cot), each with its own shower room.
There is a spacious living/dining room with fireplace, a large kitchen and a substantial veranda. Mattresses and duvets/blankets are provided, but visitors should bring their own sheets and towels.
‘Trees’ is self-catering – please bring your own food and drink. Naivasha has a range of shops and at the farm, fresh milk can usually be purchased (ensure you ask the caretaker the evening before). The kitchen is fully equipped and has a gas cooker (gas is supplied).
There is no mains electricity at ‘Trees’. AC current is available via a small solar power system to run low-wattage devices such as a laptop computer or mobile phone charger, and there is a micro hi-fi (tape, CD and radio) for guests to use.
Solar panels (with a wood-fire booster) heat water for the showers and the kitchen. Visitors are asked to conserve water as the supply depends on rain-water harvesting. In the evenings a wood fire is laid in the living room while portable solar lights and vintage kerosene lamps provide lighting.
‘Trees’ is furnished attractively as a comfortable family home. There is a library of books and music tapes for guests to enjoy – but please leave these as you found them!
Staff
The farm’s caretakers (one of whom lives on the property) will be happy to help with any problem. They will provide firewood, lay the fire and light the lamps, but do not undertake domestic duties such as making beds and washing dishes.
Access
By car, ‘Trees’ is around two and a half hours from Nairobi, depending on traffic. The drive is usually straightforward but in very wet weather the last kilometre or two, on dirt, can be difficult for small cars. Using public transport from Nairobi may take about an hour longer. ‘Matatus’ for Murungaru can be found in Naivasha town. A Nature Kenya vehicle and driver are available subject to prior booking: contact Nature Kenya
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