Nestled in an ancient forest with sweeping views over the Great Rift Valley, Malu is a stunning getaway and the perfect base for exploring the Rift Valley and many national parks …a magical encounter with Africa – just 90 minutes from Nairobi.
Malu is a small country hotel offering luxury accommodation, superb service & acclaimed cuisine. On Malu’s 1800 acre private forest reserve you have the freedom to walk and ride through one of East Africa’s original highland forests, where leopard, buffalo and zebra roam. Our horses & mountain bikes provide a unique close encounter with this untouched wilderness.
Malu is a stunning getaway destination as well as a perfect base for excursions to Lake Nakura National Park, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island, Hell’s Gate National Park and Kigio Game Reserve.
Malu is a stunning getaway destination as well as a perfect base for excursions to Lake Nakura National Park, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island, Hell’s Gate National Park and Kigio Game Reserve.
Accommodation
Anything is possible at Malu. We have several types of accommodation and are more than happy to do whatever we can to make your stay that extra bit more enjoyable, whether it is arranging a Bush Breakfast somewhere special, or a Sundowner at one of our view points, or simply preparing one of our delicious meals in the comfort of your cottage or Tree House. The really special thing about Malu is that it is totally private – 1800 acres of pure exclusive sanctuary with very few guests, you will really be alone in this beautiful part of Africa.
Family Villas & Four Romantic Cottages our two large family villas, each with sitting room and two en-suite double bedrooms are situated at the main lodge area in the centre of the Malu reserve, with views over Lake Naivasha and the Rift Valley. Meals are all taken at the restaurant.
The timber Tree House has a large living / dining / kitchen area and two en-suite double bedrooms (plus children’s room annexe). It is situated at the Malewa river, 5 minutes drive from the main lodge, offering unique privacy and stunning views over the Malewa and surrounding riverine forest.
Our two Mahindu Cottages each have a large en-suite double room and are situated within the stunning grounds of Mahindu Farmhouse, beside the Mahindu stream 5 min drive from the main lodge. The tree house and Mahindu Cottages can be taken on self-catering basis.
Honeymooners: cottages 3, 4 & 6 tree house – all recommended
Restaurant
Indulge yourself in the Malu restaurant, with long lunches stretching into the afternoon. In the evening, relax by the blazing fire while our Italian-trained chef uses the finest, freshest ingredients to prepare a beautiful meal.
Highlights include; hand-made pasta, fresh mozzarella, rosemary focaccia straight from the oven.
There is a set 4-course menu, Italian in style. We use home-grown vegetables & herbs, free range eggs & milk from the Malu cows. Vegetarians are happily catered for as long as we have a little advance warning.
