Nairobi Luxe
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HOGMEAD Yes, those are resident warthogs you see wandering around the grounds at the eco-friendly luxe residence called Hogmead, located in the leafy green outskirts of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. Constructed on the frontier of land formerly owned by author Countess Karen von Blixen (Out of Africa fame), Hogmead’s ten-acre domain overlooks the legendary Hog Ranch of Peter Beard fame. In the foreground, meticulously maintained lawns extend towards the raw wilderness of the giraffe sanctuary. You may visit eight endangered Rothschild Giraffe at this sanctuary, and learn about the important work ongoing to protect and increase numbers of this rare species throughout Kenya. Hogmead’s six bedrooms reflect the style and unabashed luxury of a bygone colonial era. Enjoy their spectacular entrance with enormous gallery-style stairs welcoming you into the stunning hall, and notice the exceptionally comfortable sitting room and bar adjacent, perfectly suited for relaxing with drinks in front of the hand-carved limestone fireplace. Dinners are frequently served in a fabulous verandah, allowing you to absorb fully the exceptional natural environment around you. Four large bedrooms upstairs including the Mara Suite and two bedrooms downstairs, offer spacious and soothing accommodation, with en suite bathrooms outfitted with Egyptian cottons, sleek furnishings and super-plump pillows. Explore Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage, an easy fiveminute drive from Hogmead, plus equally close Nairobi National Park, one of the only national parks in the world bordering a capital city. Treat yourself to a visit at the Giraffe Centre, where many an hour can be enjoyed feeding these remarkable creatures by hand, and once exhausted from interacting with these giant-tongued treasures, you may venture to one of the fabulous restaurants and unique shops nearby. Within the grounds, the kitchen offers delicious fusion cuisine, using fresh organic produce grown on site, as well as the best ingredients sourced from farms around Nairobi.
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NAIROBI LUXE
The capital of Kenya and one of the largest cities in East Africa, Nairobi has much to offer visitors—including giraffes grazing in a national park within sight of the city’s office towers. Ensconce yourself in a high-end hotel
in one of the growing number of leafy suburban neighbourhoods. Discover traditional colonial properties recently renovated to feature digital technologies, original art and hip spas. Dine privately on culinary specialties featuring fresh,