Ngomongo Cottages | Nanyuki
Ngomongo Cottages is a mid range accommodation ( 3 star) situated in the southwestern foot of an inspiring mount kenya in kenya country. The lodge is situated just few minutes’ drive from Nanyuki town and 19 miles(30km) from mount Kenya national park , few minutes away from the edge of protected forest while standing on the river front . it takes approximately 193 km (2-3 hours) drive from Nairobi to Nanyuki and 30 minutes to fly from Nairobi to the closest Nanyuki airport, Ngomongo cottages is 12km away from the nearest nanyuki airport . The lodge is convenient and friendly to guests with its stunning view of Mount Kenya the second tallest mountain in Africa, the colorful gardens and surrounding areas.
Ngomongo cottages is comprised of 15 well designed spacious and comfortable rooms that reflects Architectural Kenyan building style with natural woods and modern comfort . Rooms are well decorated and furnished with private en suite facilities like flushing toilets, hot and cold showers/Bathtubs , mosquito nets, satellites, Flat screen TVs , extinguishers, hair driers , private balconies and sitting areas ,you relax while enjoying the spectacular view of mount Kenya, rain forest canopy and surrounding area . Rooms are equipped with comfortable clean bedding containing king and queen sized beds and wooden ceiling fun. There are bonfires in the rooms at the lodge that provides warmth to visitors during night and in darkness . Rooms are in different categories and sizes; single ,double and triple rooms and rooms cost 150$ per night and above ( note that high season rate is different to low season rate.)
Ngomongo cottages offers more services and facilities which include; A restaurant in the main building that serves different food both international and local meals that meets guests choice ; breakfast in the garden ,lunch and front dining room with both in and outdoor dinner served by well trained, friendly and organized staff ,they also serve bush diners , A well stocked bar with variety of drinks , local ,cocktail , wines, spirits and international beers ,you relax and sip the cocktail while overlooking the breathtaking view of the awe-inspiring mount Kenya , river , rain forest canopy and surrounding area , Free parking space available, Laundry services available, baby seaters offered, camping available , Wi-Fi available at the lodge that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends, business centers with meeting places and honey moon package etc. ,Health and fitness centers with spa and massage etc, Excellent and comfortable clean beddings, Craft shop available at the lodge with more African style gifts like shoes, safari essentials , Recreational areas available at the lodge like ;hiking and climbing mount kenya , nature walks , playing , boating the river and many others.
Mount Kenya national park is found in Kenya country in the eastern side of the Great rift valley. Mount Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa. The park is in the place where kikuyu the father of the tribe used to meet with gods. The park covers the total area of 715 square kilometers (276 square miles) of which the above is 3000 meters contour line and the forest reserve is 705 square kilo metres. The park was formed in 1949 to protect mount Kenya , wildlife and surrounding environment. Mount Kenya national park contains large number of animal species which include; Buffaloes, elephants, leopards, white tailed mangoose, black rhinos, elands to mention but few and over 160 bird species like eagles, African grass owl, waterbucks, long tailed window birds and many more others. The park is the great habitat for wildlife especially animals and birds.
There are several accommodations in mount Kenya national park ; budget , mid range and luxury accommodation which are a friendly and convenient to guests visiting the park. There are different activities to do while in Mount Kenya national park; Game viewing since the park has various animals to spot , hot air ballooning riding, bird watching/birding since the park contains more bird species in the forest, nature walks in the forest, visiting waterhole, flying safaris, cultural visit in the local Kikuyu homes, hiking and climbing mount Kenya since it attracts more hikers and climbers in a year, forest canopy and many more activities.
