MALU Naivasha · Kenya
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The stone Mahindu Cottage with its door open to the bedroom, a white table and chairs on the grass outside

Mahindu Cottage

A one-bedroom cottage in the grounds of Mahindu House, by the Mahindu stream, with its own kitchen and garden.

  • Cottage
  • 2 guests
The lodge

A peaceful retreat for nature lovers: an en-suite double bedroom, a bath, a fully equipped kitchen and a private garden.

Mahindu Cottage is an idyllic escape in the beautiful grounds of Mahindu House, near the Mahindu stream and only a five-minute drive from the main lodge.

The spacious en-suite double bedroom has a modern, luxurious touch while keeping the charm of the natural beauty around it. Explore the gardens that run upstream and cross the little wooden bridge, where the stream is endless fun for children. Dine at the restaurant, or cook in the cottage's fully equipped kitchen.

Sleeps
2 guests
Beds
Double bed
Rates
Rates on request

The highlights

  • 1 bedroom cottage
  • Double bed with en-suite bathroom
  • Bath
  • Fully equipped kitchen with gas oven
  • Private garden

In the lodge

  • Double bed
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Bath
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Gas oven
  • Private garden
Tripadvisor4.3/5 115 reviews

Trip of a lifetime

“Our 3-night stay in Malu was absolutely incredible. Upon arrival we were greeted with refreshments and really from there it was nothing but luxury! Samson, the manager, welcomed and briefed us before we sat down for a delicious 4-course lunch in which David, front of house, took great care of us with his friendly smile and chatter which we enjoyed every meal thereafter! Our cottages were perfectly clean with lovely hot showers. Wangari, Linet and Sorena worked tirelessly to make us feel at home, lighting evening fires and even placing hot water bottles in our beds! A final shoutout to Steven, our guide, who taught us all about the fascinating local wildlife as well as how the local tribes use each plant in cooking and as medicine whilst we walked to the nearby natural spring. It really was an incredible few days and I very much look forward to coming back!”

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“Malu is a real gem. The cottages are incredibly quaint and cozy with beautiful views of the rift valley and a very secluded feeling. I read books on the porch, enjoyed a fire at night, took a glorious bath, and just enjoyed being outside of Nairobi for the night. Thank you Malu! I will definitely be back.”

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Go for the scenery – stay for the food!

“We had an incredibly quiet and peaceful weekend away at Malu Lodge. The cottages are large and ours had a fireplace, veranda, and bathtub. The small refrigerator with beverages was such a nice touch. We enjoyed watching birds on the veranda and taking hikes in the forest. The food was INCREDIBLE. Four course meals with the most creative salads at lunch and warm soups in the evening. The staff were so kind and we HIGHLY recommend a bird walk with Steve – he is so knowledgeable!”

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Around the lodge

Life on the reserve

All experiences
Tables laid under the thatched roof of the Malu restaurant, open to the garden 01 The Restaurant Long lunches and dinner by the fire: a set four-course menu, Italian in style, from an Italian-trained chef, with vegetables and herbs from our garden and milk and eggs from our own cows. A guest and a guide walking a forest path on the reserve 02 The Forest Reserve 1800 private acres of one of East Africa’s original highland forests, where leopard, buffalo and zebra roam and colobus monkeys play in the trees. A guest crossing a forest stream on the reserve 03 Hot Spring Plunge Pool A plunge pool fed by natural hot springs, nestled among fig trees and vines.
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