Combine a polo holiday in Africa with an unforgettable Kenyan adventure at LONGONOT RANCH HOUSE.

Adventures in the Great Rift Valley and an encounter with the MASAI!

Lake Naivasha - Great Rift Valley

Deep in the heart of the Great Rift Valley lies a dormant volcano, Mt Longonot (9,111ft above sea level), it¹s name derived from the Masai word O-Loo-Nong¹ot meaning OEof the valleys¹. Straddling the slopes of Longonot and bordering Hell¹s Gate National Park to the west (which a million years ago formed the dramatic outflow of fresh water from lake Naivasha) lies a private ranch of 80,000 acres, only 80kms from the teeming metropolis of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.

This vast area offers variety, from open plains to deep and breathtaking gorges, from rocky lava flows to Euphorbia outcrops, lending itself to walking and horse riding safaris in the true pioneering spirit. Traveling in this way you are on even terms with the game - a unique and wonderful experience. Amongst the many species of game which roam freely over this area, as they have since time immemorial, are eland, giraffe, zebra, impala, Thomson¹s and Grant¹s gazelle and kongoni. Buffalo are also found on the Ranch, as well as cheetah, leopard, Civet and Genet cats, Aardvark, hyena, jackal, springhare and Bat eared fox.

The Ranch House, with stunning views of Hell¹s Gate gorge and the Aberdare mountain range, is situated at 7,000ft above sea level and looks out over rolling plains to Lake Naivasha where approximately 475 different species of bird make their home.

This colonial style ranch house is managed and operated as a home stay lodge by Safaris Unlimited (Africa) Ltd. Longonot Ranch House is ideally situated for day trips to Lake Nakuru National Park, Mt Suswa caves, the Aberdare Range and Lake Naivasha, well known for its bird life, black bass fishing and water sports.

Morning and afternoon escorted rides are offered from the stables at the Ranch House. Alternatively, you can ride out all day with a picnic lunch. Riding is only available for those booking into the Ranch House for an overnight stay. With adequate notice, two and three day riding safaris can be arranged from Longonot Ranch House.

The Ranch House has six double en-suite bedrooms, (comprising 4 twin bedded and two double bedded), a honeymoon suite and a bedroom for children - all with spectacular views of the Rift Valley and surrounding mountains. The House is fully furnished with a full complement of house staff including a chef, stewards, gardeners, grooms and a night watchman.

Reservations must be made in advance to visit this private Ranch House.

OPEN all year round. Best months - April, May and June, November, December and January.

Travel: By Road - 1 hour 15 minutes on good tarmac road out of Nairobi using the Kikuyu escarpment scenic route to Longonot Station before turning off to Mt Longonot National Park. Total distance 80kms. OR the 'Top Road' to Naivasha Town and out on the Moi South Lake Road Distance 115km.
By Air - By private air charter to Naivasha Airspray (Neylan) air field about 10kms from the Ranch House.

Location: Great Rift Valley near Lake Naivasha. Main town Naivasha 26kms away.

Activities: Horse riding, mountain hiking, boating, walking and game viewing by car. AND easy access to Hell¹s Gate National Park, Mt Longonot National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park (1 hr 15mins), the Aberdare National Park (1hr 30mins) and Green Park Golf Club 18 hole course.

Accommodation: 4 rooms en suite in the main house, 2 rooms en suite in cottage with adjoining sitting room, 1 detached cottage en suite. TOTAL of 7 rooms.

CUSTOM TRIP AND TRIBES OF AFRICA EXTENSIONS ON REQUEST. RATES ON REQUEST.

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