Fondest memory: Every day, lunch was taken on the manicured lawn, under the shade of the huge acacia and pepper trees. I found this incredibly romantic, reminiscent of the colonial era of days gone by. Heavy oak tables were brought out and covered with starched white tablecloths. White-gloved waiters would bring food on silver platters. Every meal was an occasion.
Written Dec 9, 2004
Favorite thing: The gandens around the lodeg were beautifully maintained and I was really taken with the lovely tropical flowers. Coming from the cold north, we are not used to such profusion of colour.
Written Dec 9, 2004
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The gandens around the lodeg were beautifully maintained and I was really taken with the lovely tropical flowers. Coming from the cold north, we are not used to...

Q: I have an extra day along with my Mara Safari... Lake Naivasha or Lake akuru ? Thus I need to choose which place to add...
A: as I mentioned in another post, Nakuru is the place to go if you want to see rhinos - it is a rather safe bet you will spot some there. and the flamingos and pelicans at...
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Lake Naivasha (meaning 'rippling waters' in Maasai) may only be an hour or so's drive from the outskirts of Nairobi, but it feels like another world. As you drop down into the Rift Valley, the...
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The name Naivasha means "rough water" in the local Maasai language, attributed to the many sudden storms which happen here. We were lucky when we visited in that the weather was beautiful and calm.......
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Lake Naivasha was not on our proposed itinerary at first, but when our guide proposed it and the wonderful Crescent Island, we jumped at the chance to get out of the van, get on a boat and then walk...
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Bird watching at Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake and the surrounding soil is very fertile therefor this is a major production area for fruit and vegetables and flowers. But we visited to see the over 300...
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