Aberdare country club
Aberdare country club is an affordable and comfortable accommodation facility available for tourists on a Kenya safari in Aberdare national park, Aberdare country club is situated on the slopes of Mweiga hill in the Aberdare Hills, which are part of the Great Rift Valley.
The country club is about a 2-3-hour drive northeast from Nairobi. Originally, the Aberdare country club was a homestead to an English couple that once stayed in Kenya and after half a century, the homestead was turned into a country club in the name of the Aberdare country club to provide accommodation to visitors of Aberdare national park.
Accommodation in Aberdare country club
Aberdare country cottage offers comfortable accommodation to its visitors; accommodation is offered in the form of cottages and one standard suite. Cottages at Aberdare Country Club include 19 two-bedroom cottages, one three-bedroom cottage, one five-bedroom cottage, and one standard suite. All these rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, a private balcony for scenic views, fire place and en-suite bathrooms consisting of a bath and shower cubicle.
Cottages
Cottages at Aberdare Country Club include two-bedroom cottages, a family cottage, and the Kinangop cottage.
Two-bedroom cottages
Two-bedroom cottages are beautifully styled rooms with designs similar to the English cottages with reminiscences of the old farmhouse features; these cottages have simple décor and feature interconnecting doors, which are lockable from either side and cannot be opened from the other room. Each room of the cottages has a private balcony offering spectacular views to the north overlooking the solio game sanctuary which hosts black and white rhinos, and also you get beautiful views of Aberdare ranges in the west and mount Kenya in the East.
In-room amenities in two-bedroom cottages include
- Tea- and coffee-making facilities
- Telephone extension
- En-suite bathrooms featuring separate bath and shower cubicle
- Private Balcony for scenic views
- Fireplace
- Hot water bottles
- Torch
- Umbrella
Family cottages
Family cottages in Aberdare country club are 18 in number and available for visitors; these cottages consist of one and two beds. Each cottage features a fireplace, a spacious bedroom, chairs and a reading table and an en-suite bathroom; one of the family cottages has a nursery wing and five rooms, which makes it suitable for a larger family.
In-room amenities in family cottages include
- Tea- and coffee-making facilities
- Telephone extension
- En-suite bathrooms with separate bath and shower cubicle
- Private Balcony
- Fireplace
- Hot water bottles
- Torch
- Umbrella
Kinangop cottage
Kinangop cottages is an exquisite cottage dotted with a taste of modernity; this cottage consists of one deluxe room and two standard twin rooms. The cottage consists of a private balcony that offers scenic views as it overlooks Solio game sanctuary and Aberdare forests. Kinangop cottages are situated in a secluded location from other cottages, offering a great sense of privacy.
In-room amenities in Kinangop cottage include
- A living room
- Kitchenette
- Fireplace
Suite
Aberdare Country Club has two suite facilities to rest in while on a Kenya Wildlife Safari: the Honeysuckle Suite and the VIP Suite. These suites are the most extravagant and spacious accommodations available at Aberdare Country Club.
Honeysuckle suite
Honey suckle suite is a spacious accommodation situated at the end of the buildings and far from the cottages. honey suckle suite features a private balcony offering scenic views as it overlooks the solio game sanctuary and views of the Aberdare ranges. The honeysuckle suite features large windows, comfortable couches, wooden floors with woolen carpets, tables, a spacious bed with bed side lamps and en-suite bathrooms.
In-room amenities the suite include
- Living room
- Kitchenette
- Two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
- Tea- and coffee-making facilities
- Telephone extension
- En-suite bathrooms featuring separate bath and shower cubicle
- Private Balcony for scenic views
- Fireplace
- Hot water bottles
- Torch
- Umbrella
The VIP suite
The VIP suite is a very spacious suite perfect for visitors who enjoy more space; the suite features modern décor pieces, a spacious bed, a fireplace, a table, chairs, a bed side lamp and couches to relax on while on a Kenya Safari in Aberdare National Park.
In-room amenities include
- Tea- and coffee-making facilities
- Telephone extension
- En-suite bathrooms featuring separate bath and shower cubicle
- Private Balcony for scenic views
- Fireplace
- Hot water bottles
- Torch
- Umbrella
- Mini-bar
- Kitchenette
- Internet connection
- Air conditioner
- Cable Tv connection
The Nursery
The nursery at Aberdare is situated in the main buildings of the country club; the nursery was originally owned and built by the lions family. The nursery consists of 5 rooms available for tourists; among the rooms, there are 3 standard rooms, one special need room and one deluxe room. This kind of accommodation is suitable for large groups and family visitors; each of these rooms is self-contained and has separate doors.
In-room amenities offered in the nursery include
- Living room with a luxurious sofa
- Disabled room with wheelchair access
- Tea- and coffee-making facilities
- Telephone extension
- En-suite bathrooms featuring separate bath and shower cubicle
- Private Balcony for scenic views
- Fireplace
- Hot water bottles
- Torch
- Umbrella
Services and facilities offered at Aberdare country club
Aberdare country club offers a list of facilities and services its visitors and they include
- Gym
- Spa
- Sauna, steam and massage
- Golf course
- Wedding venue
- Animal sanctuary
- Champagne breakfast
- Tennis
- Horseback riding
- Sundowner
