Makena Hills

Location

Surrounded by a series of dramatic ridges, steep gorges, open savannah, valleys and plains, Makena's Hills is situated on the extreme west of Laikipia on the 100,000 acre Laikipia Nature Conservancy, on the very edge of the Great Rift Valley. This private paradise, home to Kuki Gallman - conservationist and author - has a great variety of amazing wildlife and over 400 species of birds.

Description

Makena's Hills is the location where the film "I Dreamed of Africa' was shot and Kuki Gallmann's daughter married. Makena's Hills is a stunning partially tented resort which featured in Architectural Digest (Nov 2001).

Accommodation/Facilities: Six enormous Arabic desert style tents are fitted with either two queen size beds or a four poster double bed. Attached is a spacious dressing room /bathroom and private verandah and private massage bed. Facilities include a central reception area with two giant fireplaces, front terrace with a camp fire, dining room, bar, shop and swimming pool. Quality organic food is served.

Hosted By: Although she travels a gread deal, Kuki Gallmann hosts clients when she is in Laikipia. Douglas Naji is the host and Andrew Marshall the manager.

Activities:

• Walking in the hills and plains with a local KPSGA trained guide.Makena's Hills
• Games viewing and tracking.
• Trained camels accompany guest on walks and picnics.
• Horse riding.
• Birds and botanical walks.
• Fishing in one of the dams or streams for black bass and fresh water crayfish.
• Romantic night under the stars in the comfort of a 'moonlit cottage'.
• A glimpse into the culture of the elusive Pokot people and visits to Samburu communities.
• Aromatherapy massages, meditation and yoga.
• Swimming in the rock-carved pool or relaxing in the natural hot spring.
• Visits to the newly discovered archaeological remains.

Optional Extras: Scenic flights.

Season: Open all year round

Access: By private charter flight to Engelesha airfield.

No of Tents: 6

Facilities: Airstrip, shop, swimming pool, and moonlit cottage, massage.

Activities: Walking, game viewing and birding, horse riding, fishing, archaeology and cultural visits.

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