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At a glance

  • An original Kenyan home set on an old farm on the shores of Lake Naivasha
  • Rooms split between the main house and three cottages within the grounds
  • Three-bedroom Top Cottage perfect for families or groups of close friends
  • Game drives, nature walks, boat trips and excursions to Lake Nakuru and Hells Gate National Park
  • Enjoy a scenic walk and delicious picnic lunch on Crescent Island

Overview

Loldia House offers a choice of accommodation, either in the old family house or in cottages within the grounds. The main house has one en-suite room while close by are three guest cottages, each with two en-suite rooms, surrounded by pretty gardens and offering incredible views across the lake to Mount Longonot. Up on the hill is the specially built Top Cottage, which has three double bedrooms and a sitting room with an open log fire, making it ideal for families or friends travelling together. A gorgeous infinity pool is set in an outcrop between two ancient fig trees and offers more stunning views across the lake.

When to visit

  • January
    27ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    10ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    55mm
    Average Rainfall
    January is the height of the dry summer season. Days are hot, dry and clear; evenings and early mornings can be cool. Overall this is an excellent time to visit, with warm temperatures and short grasses, making for excellent game viewing at Nakuru, including opportunities to spot newborn animals. Birdwatching is spectacular with many migratory species present.
  • February
    27ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    10ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    42mm
    Average Rainfall
    February is well into the short dry season with hot, dry and clear days with the odd shower, and cool evenings and early mornings. This is an excellent time to visit, with warm temperatures and short grasses, making for excellent game viewing at Nakuru, including opportunities to spot newborn animals. Birdwatching is spectacular with many migratory species present.
  • March
    28ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    11ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    95mm
    Average Rainfall
    For most of March, days are warm and dry, however Kenya is approaching the 'long rains' so more rainfall should be expected. Short grasses make for excellent game viewing, with opportunities to spot newborn animals. Although days are hot, evenings and early mornings can be cool. Birdwatching is spectacular with many migratory species present.
  • April
    27ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    11ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    123mm
    Average Rainfall
    April heralds the start of the green season and the beginning of the 'long rains', which bring an explosion of greenery and a drop in temperatures. Days are still warm but evenings are cool, so layers are recommended. The increased rainfall results in more water sources, which combined with thicker vegetation makes wildlife viewing more challenging. However, with careful planning this is still an excellent time to visit: the landscape is lush and bright and there is hardly anyone else around. It's an especially good time for photographers to visit thanks to the vivid colours, dramatic skies and excellent air clarity.
  • May
    27ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    11ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    120mm
    Average Rainfall
    May is characterised by the long rains. Days are warm and wet with cool evenings. The increased rainfall results in more water sources, which combined with thicker vegetation makes wildlife viewing more challenging. However, with careful planning this is still an excellent time to visit: the landscape is lush and bright and there is hardly anyone else around. It's an especially good time for photographers to visit thanks to the vivid colours, dramatic skies and excellent air clarity.
  • June
    26ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    10ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    20mm
    Average Rainfall
    Dry weather for the most part returns to Kenya in June. Days are clear and sunny with low humidity but evenings can be cool so layers are recommended. The grasses and vegetation are still verdant after the rains making some wildlife viewing a bit more difficult.
  • July
    26ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    10ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    20mm
    Average Rainfall
    Winter continues through July with warm, dry days and very little rain. Nights and early mornings can be very chilly. Shrinking water sources and thinning vegetation make wildlife viewing easier.
  • August
    27ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    10ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    25mm
    Average Rainfall
    August is the last month of winter in Kenya. Days are pleasantly warm with very little rain, though nights and early mornings can be very chilly. Shrinking water sources and thinning vegetation make wildlife viewing easier.
  • September
    28ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    10ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    30mm
    Average Rainfall
    Temperatures start to increase as Kenya moves out of its winter. Days are warm and clear with little chance of rain, and early mornings and evenings can be very chilly. The dry conditions and limited water sources make for excellent game viewing.
  • October
    28ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    11ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    35mm
    Average Rainfall
    October is the last month of the dry season before the short rains start in November. Temperatures are on the rise, days are warm and clear with little chance of rain, and early mornings and evenings can be very chilly. The dry conditions and limited water sources make for excellent game viewing and fewer visitors create a more private safari experience. Many migrant bird species start to arrive from Europe.
  • November
    28ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    11ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    105mm
    Average Rainfall
    November sees the start of the short rains, bringing with it a return to green and lush landscapes. Wildlife viewing becomes a bit more challenging with the thickening of vegetation and more surface water. There are lots of newborn animals around, days are hot with cooler evenings and early mornings, and the birdlife is brilliant with many migrant species present.
  • December
    28ºC
    Maximum Tempurature
    17ºC
    Minimum Tempurature
    80mm
    Average Rainfall
    By December the short rains have ended for the most part and the country tends to be sunny and dry, with lush landscapes following the short rains of November. Days are hot and humid, with evenings and early mornings tending to be slightly cooler. Wildlife viewing is a bit challenging due to the thicker vegetation. The birdlife is brilliant with many migrant species present.

Location

Loldia House is located on the north-west shores of Lake Naivasha in Kenya’s Rift Valley. It is approximately a two-hour drive by road from Nairobi (traffic dependent) or a 25-minute flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Loldia’s airstrip.