Shogun Toranaga
New Lister
Nakuru and Naivasha have some very beautiful places to unwind in with the big-name hotels obviously coming to mind. But a hidden name in the hospitality game is the intimate and rustic, Kiira Cottage.
Where
The inn (as I would call it) is on the lush Kedong grasslands and is only 2.5 Km off of Moi South Lake road. One should be careful when following the incorrect (Hidden by Airbnb) map pin as you might get lost. So one should plan their route adequately before they set off.
Ideal demographic
It is an ideal vacation spot for a family or groups seeking peace of mind and the excellent views of Lake Naivasha and Mt. Longonot as they relax poolside.
Kiira can accommodate 10 people with extra persons not exceeding four(4) incurring an extra charge. It also has an external self-contained tent which can accommodate two(2) people.
Pricing
For a group not exceeding 10, the cost is $400 dollars (Ksh 45,440) for one night.
What are you paying for?
-Access to 10 beautiful acres of ranchland with guests also enjoy a guided tour while also enjoying wildlife and bird watching in the area.
-A private and exclusive self-catering cottage with beautiful finishings.
-A fire pit to light bonfires at night and enjoy the cool breezes of Lake Naivasha and Mt. Longonot.
-Horse riding is offered with prior arrangements.
-The cottage is fully secured with an electric fence, with a guard at night and a caretaker during the day
-A professional Chef within the cottage with a private kitchen.
-Free parking on premises.
-Private pool.
Pros.
-Great staff.
-Beautiful place to stay.
-Pets allowed.
-Great views with numerous lounge spots.
-Affordable for groups.
-Great food.
Cons
-Can be hard to find. Directions need to be rewritten.
-Not recommended for families with young kids.
-No Wifi.
-Swimming pool needs regular maintenance and kids need to be told to not touch the hot pipes in the jacuzzi.
-The kitchen is spacious but all the shelves are open, so hiding the food is difficult when rats are commonplace.
-There is only 1 dining table for 6 people, which is outside and without any protection from rain or sun.
-The pool is right near the back door and very cold.
-There’s also not a clear eating spot which is hard on little ones.
Check out some images of the cottage below:
