Location:
Situated in the Maralal Game Sanctuary three Kilometres north west of Maralal Township. The lodge is signposted from the roundabout on arrival in Maralal. It is of course; the staging post for road visits to Loiyangalani on Lake Turkana some 225kms (140miles) north.
Facilities:
20 double rooms, 14 of which have a separate loft area set with a third bed,
all in twin room chalets. Each bedroom has a sitting area around the fireplace. Verandahs on most rooms, shaving socket in every bathroom, Swimming
Pool and Pool Bar.The public areas
house a dining room seating 70 persons. Reserved Resident’s Lounge and Game
Viewing Verandah, cocktail terrace with pergola, Upgraded Cuisine, small conference Room and Curio Shop.
Other Activities
- The Rift Valley viewpoint at Losiolo (World’s End about 20kms from the lodge) is a spectacle not to be missed. Nor should you miss a visit to the ‘frontier’ township where a flourishing market offers Turkana dolls and artifacts from the Samburu and Turkana people.
- There is marvelous walking in the adjacent forest. Game/Bird walks with our Game rangers.
- Visit to Samburu Manyatta including a working blacksmith and herbalist.
- Samburu Dancing and cultural show can be arranged. Short camel rides or longer camel treks can be also be organised.
- Visit to the house where Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was interned, now a museum of historical significance.
- On a longer stay guests should take the opportunity of visiting Baragoi. The area is also of interest (beryl, petrified wood etc.) to “rock-hounds”.
- If time permits we recommend a half day game drive on Mugie Ranch (60km) to see Lion and Cheetah, Elephant and Buffalo.
MARALAL INTERNATIONAL CAMEL DERBY AND CYCLING RACES
- The Maralal Camel Derby is an annual event, held on the first weekend of August each year just outside of Maralal town . The Professional Race is Africa's best known and is now world famous as the most prestigious camel race being one of only two such races run over the full Marathon distance of 42Kms.Amateurs and fun-lovers compete in a fund-raising event over a 10Kms course which passes through the middle of town
