House of Waine | Nairobi
27 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025
HOUSE of WAINE has 11 bedrooms and a 2-bedroom cottage set on 2.5 acres that blends the elegance of gracious living with The Spirit of Modern Africa in an exclusive and serene setting. Our aim is to provide our guests with an experience that exceeds all their expectations of city hotels and is punctuated by personalized, friendly and excellent service and cuisine in beautiful surroundings.
Located in the peace and quiet of Karen, House of Waine still retains much of the charm of a family home. Guests are assured of a relaxed and informal atmosphere where they can be free to do as much or as little as they like. Upon entering the gates one is transported to another place, one with a gentler, quieter pace, a private retreat where the only noise one will usually hear will the be the sound of the local birdlife.
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Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Your Rooms
1x Double Room
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5 Star
Guest House
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Big 5, Flora, Golf, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Wildlife
Our 10 Standard rooms are all individually styled and then named to reflect their different themes ensuring that no two are exactly alike.
•4 of our bedrooms can be single, double or twin rooms with 6 of which can be triples as well.
•Each bedroom features a large marble bathroom with plenty of natural light through the large windows.
•Most bathrooms have a separate shower and bath (with the exception of 1 which feature only a shower) and all have a complete range of toiletries, hairdryers and bathroom telephone.
Our guests can be assured that they will enjoy the same standard of facilities in their room as they would in a larger city hotel. These include:
•Free Wi-Fi
•Televisions in each room with local and satellite channels
•Direct dial telephones
•Complimentary non-alcoholic mini bar
•Mini safe
•Tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk and freshly ground coffee delivered daily
•Complimentary pastries daily
•Air conditioning in all rooms
•Hair dryer
“Malaika” is a Swahili word for an angel which explains why this suite is associated with perfection. This suite is also known as the Superior suite, with the fact that it is extremely spacious, with two lounge areas, a separate dressing room, an overly spacious bathroom ensuite with a unique spherical shaped bath tub and balcony with a view of the swimming pool and the utterly landscaped beautiful gardens.
The cosy Cottage sleeps 3, a double in the master room complete with a fireplace and a single. The Cottage has an open plan lounge (with a fireplace), Dining room, Kitchen and private garden.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Clothes Press, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Walks (Self Guided)
Activities Nearby
Art Galleries, Big 5, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Rides, Hiking, Massages, Museums, Safaris, Squash Court, Tennis Court, Wildlife Tours
It is located at Langata, approximately 3 kilometers from House of Waine. It is the creation of a Kenyan
conservation organization, the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW). It was established in order to protect the endangered Rothschild giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi, that is found only in the grasslands of East Africa.
The main attraction for visitors is feeding giraffes from a raised observation platform. The centre is also
home to several warthogs which freely roam the area along with the giraffes.
They have three types of Giraffes: Reticulated Giraffe, Masai Giraffe and the Rothschild Giraffe.
Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm 7 days a week.
Sheldrick is a Kenyan wildlife conservation charity founded in 1977 in memory of David Sheldrick by his widow Daphne Sheldrick. It assists and advises the Kenya Wildlife Service and manages an orphanage for elephants and rhinos.
One can also adopt an Elephant at a cost of USD 50 per year upon prior booking.
It is located approximately 20 minutes from House of Waine and is open daily from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. At this time you watch them being fed with the normal human children formulae milk.
Charges are Kshs. 500 per person both local and international.
Kazuri Bead Factory is situated 1 km and is approximately a 15 minutes walk from House of Waine – “a stones-throw away” from Karen Blixen Museum.
Originally founded by the late Lady Susan Wood in 1975, she created employment for struggling single mothers in the community. Kazuri is still located in its’ original setting in Karen, so far the workshop has now employed over 300 local women. Kazuri Beads specialize on Hand Made Ceramic Beads, Pottery and Genuine Leather Bags.
Kazuri Beads Shop opening hours are as follows: Sundays 9:00am to 4:00pm, Mondays to Saturdays from 8:30am am to 6:00pm. Karen Workshop closes Mon to Sat at 6.00pm and Sundays at 5.00pm.
Utamaduni Crafts Centre is located on Bogani East Road between Ostrich Park and Giraffe Centre in Langata open from 10am to 6pm daily. Utamaduni Crafts Centre is situated 5 Minutes from House of Waine. There are about eighteen individual Craft Shops in one large house offering a wealth of Kenyan Culture.
The centre offers antiques, wood carvings, bronze items, and jewellery of the highest quality. Utamaduni means “cultural heritage” and is a converted house containing (about 18) arts and crafts shops including:
cKisii Soapstone
- African Fabrics
- Men's Boutique
- Beaded Glassware
- An African coffee table book shop
- Antique African silver & gold jewelry
- Crafts made by ex-Nairobi street children
- A variety of beautiful Kenyan Kiondos (Baskets)
Utamaduni Craft Centre in Nairobi is the best place to buy souvenirs.
The museum is situated in the upscale Nairobi suburb of "Karen," a town that was created by the parceling out of the coffee farm's land after Blixen's return to Denmark. Itis also the former African home of Danish author Karen Blixen, famous for her book Out of Africa which chronicles life at the estate.
The Karen Blixen Museum is located 1km from House of Waine and is open every day between 9:30am and 6:00pm, including on weekends and public holidays.
Visitors have the opportunity to take part in continuously offered guided tours of the house, which features rooms designed in both the original decor and with props from the 1985 film. The grounds, which feature original equipment from the coffee farm, are also available for touring. There is also a gift shop. The grounds of the museum are available to rent for weddings, corporate functions, and other events.
Charges :100 Kshs per person-Residents & USD 10 Per Person Non-Residents.
The Museum is open from 9:30am to 6:00pm
With a beautiful view of our heated swimming pool, it is ideal for lunches and cocktail parties.
The Dining room offers a varied menu that reflects the diversity to be found in Nairobi today ensuring that guests find something they enjoy from the various options.
With beautiful view of the garden, the terrace offers an opportunity to view the bird life as they enjoy their breakfast as well.
Right by the fire place
Right in the middle of our beautifully landscaped gardens
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Elephant Bedroom Camp | Samburu National Reserve
29 Oct 2025 - 1 Nov 2025
An intimate tented camp with simplistic elegance, luxury and style providing an astonishing safari experience.
Elephant Bedroom Camp offers luxury in a setting of breath taking beauty. It is set along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River and shaded by Doum palms and other trees that make up this green belt of riverine forest in Samburu National Reserve.
The surrounding Samburu National Reserve is an area of spectacular scenery; its dry plains bisected by the meandering river, with the backdrop of Africa's dramatic mountains, including Mt Kenya.
The 14 spacious tents have rustic and colorful African touches, offering all the comforts; including a private plunge pool on the deck, hot and cold running water, electricity (and complimentary herbal shower and bath products.)
The lounge and dining area is decorated with vibrant safari style, its soft intimate lighting assuring that this is the ultimate place to relax in between exciting game drives. Elephant, Monkeys, Impalas are amongst the camp's many regular wild visitors, whilst Samburu National Reserve has a good number of lions and leopards and offers the opportunity to see many species endemic to northern Kenya.
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Your Stay
3 Nights
All Inclusive - Bed and All Meals
All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
Your Rooms
1x Double Room
Fast Facts
5 Star
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Watersports, Wildlife
Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu
King Size Double Beds and Queen Size Twin Beds each with a private plunge pool
Ensuite deluxe tented rooms each with private plunge pool
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Restaurant, Spa
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Lounge Area, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Shower, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
Room Service
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Walks, Safaris, Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Big 5, Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Hiking, Massages, Safaris
Rhino Valley Lodge | Tsavo West National Park
1 Nov 2025 - 4 Nov 2025
Rhino Valley Lodge, located in Tsavo National Park West, Kenya, offers a variety of room types including non-smoking rooms with mosquito nets and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy facilities such as free parking, an on-site restaurant and a bar. Activities available include game drives and exploring the scenic surroundings.
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Your Stay
3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks Included
Your Rooms
1x Double Room
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Galdessa Little | Tsavo East National Park
4 Nov 2025 - 7 Nov 2025
Galdessa Little is located within the Tsavo East National Park in Kenya, overlooking the Yatta Plateau on the banks of the Galana River. Accommodation consists of three luxury tents on raised wooden decks under thatched shade. The camp is fully staffed and includes a trained chef. Area activities include embarking on game drives, enjoying bush breakfasts, and visiting orphan elephants.
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3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks Included
Your Rooms
1x Double Room
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Safari Lodge
Ithumba Hill Camp | Tsavo East National Park
7 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2025
Ithumba Hill Camp is located in Ithumba in the northern area of Tsavo East National Park. The camp featured luxury thatched tented accommodations. Guests can enjoy various activities during their stay, including game drives, guided walks and excursions. The camp also offers special access to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's Ithumba Elephant Reintegration Unit, a pool terrace and vast views of the Tsavo landscape.
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3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks Included
Your Rooms
1x Double Room
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Safari Lodge
Umani Springs Camp | Chyulu Hills National Park
10 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2025
Umani Springs is a self-catering property nestled in the Kibwezi Forest overlooking waterholes fed by the Umani Springs. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has a concession to protect and preserve this diverse 16,000 acre ground water Forest, which borders the Chyulu Hills National Park. This beautiful and stylish property features a mess building with dining and sitting areas, 5 bedrooms: 1 single unit and two double units, with the capacity to sleep ten people, inside bathrooms and outside showers for each unit, fully equipped spacious kitchen with stores and a swimming pool.
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3 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks Included
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1x Double Room
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Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli | Amboseli National Park
13 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025
Amboseli is best known for its unrivalled views of Kilimanjaro and the local elephant population. There are over 1000 elephants in the park’s eco-system, featuring some of the largest in Africa. Elewana Tortilis Camp is situated in one of Amboseli's areas of Acacia Tortilis woodland, with the majestic backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, and the World’s highest free-standing mountain, snow-capped Kilimanjaro. Game drives, walks, sundowners and bush meals take place both inside the park and within a private 30,000-acre game concession. The tents are all spacious, with king or twin beds and elegant ensuite bathrooms. There is a main lounge, bar and dining area, all exquisitely built with natural materials and thatched roofs.
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3 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
1x Double Room
Fast Facts
5 Star
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, Italian, Swahili
No. Rooms: 20
Special Interests: Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
Alternative Accommodation
With Mt. Kilimanjaro peering down over the entire camp, each of Tortilis Camp’s 16 tents has a glorious view of the mountain.
Each makuti-covered tent consists of a main bedroom with twin or double beds, en-suite bathroom and a spacious verandah. Let us know if you require twin beds or double bed.
[All tents can fit one extra bed, for children under the age of 16 yrs only]
With Mt. Kilimanjaro peering down over the entire camp, Tortilis Camp’s Private House has a glorious view of the mountain.
The Private House, newly refurbished 2014, consists of two en-suite double bedroom (one double & one triple) with a shared lounge and dining room with verandah.
Private House and Family Tent share a private swimming pool.
With outstanding views of Mt Kilimanjaro, enjoyed from the comfort of your own private family verandah, Tortilis Camp’s new Family Tent is another great addition to this child-friendly safari camp in Amboseli.
The Family Tent consists of two en suite bedrooms (one double & one twin) and a spacious private verandah.
[Both bedrooms can fit one extra bed for children under the age of 16 years only]
Private House and Family Tent share a private swimming pool.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pool, Restaurant, Spa
Room Facilities
Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Safe, Shower, Verandah
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, High Tea, Massages, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Walks (Guided)
With only 10% of Amboseli National Park utilized by most safari vehicles, combined with Elewana Tortilis Camp’s unique location on the western edge of the park (most lodges are outside of the eastern gate of the park), guests can enjoy an almost private Amboseli. We also have private gamedriving within our own 30,000 acre Kitirua Conservancy, which is the western part of the Amboseli ecosystem.
Elewana Tortilis Camp boasts an elite fleet of custom-designed safari vehicles, and highly-qualified guides with intimate knowledge of their "backyards".
Game drives are included in Game Package.
Elewana Tortilis Camp’s walking guides are Masai from the local community, who have been walking over these plains since childhood.
Take the time to leave the car behind and enjoy the small things – tracks, dung beetles, micro-ecosystems. The guides are happy to share their knowledge of the terrain, traditional uses of wild herbs and barks, and the Masai way of life.
Guided walks are included in Game Package.
“Sundowners” are a safari tradition – after a day of safari; stop, watch the spectacular sunset; traditionally with a gin and tonic in hand!
Sundowners are included in Game Package.
Enjoy the cool waters in the heat of the day!
Within the lush green gardens, the pool is shaded by palms and acacia Tortilis, and a haven for tropical birds. The swimming pool has bar service and board games.
Safari is also a holiday and a rest – a break from today’s frenetic lifestyle.
Tortilis Camp offers:
Massages – a wonderful way to ease the stress out of tired shoulders and backs.
Manicure and pedicure – compliment those tanned limbs!
Spa treatments are at an additional cost.
In the heart of Masai country, Elewana Tortilis Camp offers visits to local Masai homesteads. The Masai live in semi-permanent huts known as Manyattas and it is the role of the wife to construct the hut from cattle dung and grass. The families will show you round their home for a fee (payable separately, ask reception for details), and will want to take the opportunity to sell their traditional handicrafts – bargain hard!
