Mukutan Retreat

The Mukutan is a peaceful retreat set overlooking the mysterious and lush gorge of the Great Rift Valley and situated at the western perimeter of the Laikipia district. A thriving jungle awaits you when you arrive from a short flight you can take in a small plane, which your travel agent can arrange from Nairobi or any air-strip in Kenya.

Waterfalls, palms trees and thermal hot Springs makes this sophisticated luxurious accommodation a unique setting. The cottages are exquisitely designed with ample comfort.The Architectural Digest did an entire article on the accommodation. Commune with nature whilst you stay in the spacious and private cottages of Mukutan Retreat. The lodge is small and can only accommodate up to 8 guests - each visitor is considered a valued guest and friend. All three cottages offer romantic and luxurious fireplaces, each with an open plan veranda. The bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms are adorned with African antiques and furnishings. Open on one side, each room enjoys comfortable beds with luxurious European linen under mosquito netting.

Here the food is exquisite and the company superb. Al fresco picnics are enjoyed as both breakfast and lunches. Enjoy a swim after a long day of activities in the waterfall pool. The mineral rich thermal hot spring is an escape in itself and pure extravagance for under the African sky. Turkana baskets are filled with wild sage, which is a natural bug repellent and keep insect away.

Enjoy a stroll through the hill with experienced and knowledgeable guides. Games drives allow you to view the game from the comfort and safety of a vehicle. You can also horseback along the magnificent trails. Take a trip to the lustre streams for a fishing expedition where Tilapia Nilotica, black bass and fresh water crayfish can be found. There are over 400 identified bird species in the forests and surrounding areas.