Charmed by the warmth and hospitality of the Irish on a visit to the Emerald Isle, in the last century, the founder of Macushla House (Gaelic for 'my beloved') opened the doors to those seeking the natural joys of life. Surrounded by indigenous bushland, in a suburb of Nairobi, birdsong and wind chimes accompanied by flowing water from the swimming pool dragon are part of the daily concert.
The house has been converted into a private homestay and offers accommodation in two-bedroom wings, each with two double ensuite bedrooms and a smaller ensuite single room. Macushla's spacious en-suite rooms cater for a maximum of ten guests. The main rooms are a combination of wood panels, polished wood floors scattered with kilims, large fireplaces, high beamed ceilings, comfy sofas, coffee tables strewn with books and magazines, odd artworks, and each room leads through to the next. French doors lead down to the swimming pool, where brightly colored sunbeds and umbrellas are scattered on the surrounding paving, and a large stained-glass sculpture of a dragon dominates the scene.
The bar and dining room take on an ambiance of intimacy yet have been host to many a celebratory function and informal business dinner. The food at Macushla will leave you in no doubt that you are in a private home and not a hotel. Meals are prepared with the freshest ingredients, with particular care given to presentation and simple but wholesome cooking. The terrace and swimming pool are regular venues for guests to relax, choose a tasty dish from the daily menu offered throughout the day and evening, or simply a traditional tea with a hint of indulgence - scones, strawberry jam, and cream.
The private study offers the business traveler a quiet corner to connect with their laptop or the exercise bicycle - or both.Swimming pool in lovely gardens. Transport can be arranged on request to and from the airport or downtown Nairobi.
The Mawingo Banqueting Room with a capacity of 150 and conferencing and cocktail parties. Full range of audio-visual equipment is available on request.
The gardens are left to natural growth and indigenous flora and birdlife. The Giraffe Centre is within easy walking distance. A short drive will take you to Kazuri Beads Workshop, Utamuduni Crafts for Conservation, and Daphne Sheldrick's orphanage, home to numerous orphaned elephants and rhinos.Charmed by the warmth and hospitality of the Irish on a visit to the Emerald Isle, in the last century, the founder of Macushla House (Gaelic for 'my beloved') opened the doors to those seeking the natural joys of life. Surrounded by indigenous bushland, in a suburb of Nairobi, birdsong and wind chimes accompanied by flowing water from the swimming pool dragon are part of the daily concert.Public areas are home to an eclectic celebration of artifacts from countries as far-flung as Yemen to Australia.
Diwaka Safaris works with your wish list, or offers obligation-free advice, on personally-curated safaris to fit your schedule, budget and desires.
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Vladimír Staňura – USA
We wanted to do safari with my wife in Kenya. Diwaka Safaris organized our trip for 17 days professionally. We were very satisfied with all services. The best part was our guide Patrick Waweru who did an excellent job.
josefkingley – USA
Decided to do one a early Jan before the corona nightmare...wasnt decided on the exact itinerary especially the accommodation to choose...did my own research and decided on the ones I could get though decided they can also advice on what they had in mind so that we could compare prices as well as I could get to check on their diff reviews...was a 4 nights trip just Naivasha where we stayed at Naivasha Sopa and Mara at Ashnil..loved ashnil way better cos of the views as well what we got to see the in terms of wildlife..
