So, we've finally moved into our new home - Kenana Cottage on Kenana Farm, Njoro.
We eventually left the security and comfort of Arnie and Jacquis farmstay and headed off on our own. The distance between the Kiambethu Farm and Kenana Farm is only 160km but... we'd been warned that this could very easily take over four hours, so we opted to treat ourselves to an overnight stop at Camp Carnelly's on Lake Naivasha.
And what a treat it was!
It's a tranquil campsite banking right up to the lakeside with bandas (huts with ensuite), twin rooms (without ensuite) and dormitories. The heavens opened as we arrived so we quickly dumped our rucksacks and wandered off to find the Lazy Bones restaurant! Having opted for a Swahili Fish curry I made a mental note to ensure that we visit Carnelly's every time we need to head home from Nairobi.
Naivasha to Njoro
Hmmmm, well I very quickly regretted gifting all my sports bras to the Bras Not Bombs Charity - I now desperately need a new super supportive bra, which I will from herewith forth refer to as a "Car Bra" rather than a sports bra! Some of the roads are unbelievable and physically exhausting on both tummy and tits, this even despite the fact we now have a 4 wheel drive Nissan Pathfinder!
Kenana Cottage
We arrived at Kenana Farm on the Sunday and after a superb lunch with Zoe, owner of Kembu Cottages we finally pitched up at Kenana Cottage and it is stunning!
Kenana Cottage is one of eight cottages on the 800 acre highland farm. We're just north of the Mau mountain range and about halfway between Eldoret and Nairobi.
The cottage is of a symmetrical design having large, ensuite bedrooms leading off either side of the main living space.
His and her bathrooms - what more could a girl want?
We also have a huge veranda which doubles up as an additional dining room and lounge with the added bonus of views of our lush garden.
Kenana Farm
Kenana Farm is owned by Bruce and Paddy Nightingale who have farmed here since 1965. Originally a leading breeder of Fresian Dairy Cows with a herd of 300 cows Bruce also runs Kenya’s leading Race Horse Stud. Paddy meanwhile provides employment in the district to the hugely succesful Kenana Knitters which not only offers local women the opportunity to earn an income but also provides overall welfare; VCT (Voluntary Counselling & Testing), Family Planning and Health Clinics.
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