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  • Location: Kenya, Nairobi
  • Type of Accommodation: Guesthouse
  • Comfort Level: Basic

overview

Located a 20-minute drive away from Nairobi, Macushla House is renowned for its eclectic collection of artefacts and a wonderfully serene atmosphere. Meaning 'My Beloved' in Gaellic, Macushla House has the Nairobi National Park on its doorstep and the home of Karen Blixen close by.

Within easy walking distance is The Giraffe Centre while a short drive will take you to the Kazuri Beads Workshop, Utamuduni Crafts for Conservation and the Sheldrick Elephant orphanage, home to numerous orphaned elephants and rhinos. Alternatively, the close proximity of the city centre makes organising a day trip to see the museums and other attractions of Nairobi a simple affair.

highlights

  • Located in the leafy suburb of Karen
  • Close to nearby attractions & activities
  • Small, intimate guest house
  • Personally hosted by the owners

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Facilities

Enjoy a few hours relaxing and socialising on the terrace or in the swimming pool - both are central meeting places for guests.

Sit by the log fire in the lounge with a hot drink on a cool winter's evening or head for the private study to catch up on some work, answer your emails or simply read your holiday book.

General Facilities

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    Swimming Pool
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    Bar
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    Restaurant

Dining

Macushla House has an intimate bar and dining room where simple but wholesome meals, using the freshest of ingredients, are served with an accent on presentation. Meals can also be enjoyed on the terrace or next to the swimming pool.

Standard Room

Macushla House has 6 spacious bedrooms for a maximum of 10 guests. Featuring en suite bathrooms, the rooms have a double bed with mosquito net, large windows and a table and chairs.

Standard Room AMENITIES

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    En-suite bath and shower
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    Mosquito net

Activities

  • Birding
  • Cultural tour
  • Historical tours
  • Horse-riding
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 16 Dec 2012 - 15 Dec 2013 $165 Bed & Breakfast

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • Macushla House: What a wonderful place. The pictures on line do not do it justice. It was awesome and we loved loved loved Mau the resident cat. I would definitely stay there again it was beautiful and peaceful.

    Gisele & Kim Bijok & Dredge, March 2013

  • Two nights at the Macushla was a good idea, since we arrived so late in the evening. It's worth staying there just to witness the furnishings. My first thought was "African Eclectic". The owner was very helpful in assisting us arrange for a guide to take us to the Giraffe Center, Karen Blixen's House and the Kazuri Bead Factory.

    Eric Trammell, October 2012

  • Macushla House - perfect little hideaway. The rooms are clean. The staff is friendly and attentive. The location is perfect for a short stop-over in Nairobi.

    Sarah Wu, June 2012

  • The Macushla was outstanding, everyone in Kenya was just wonderful!

    Mary Kay Belcolore, October 2011

  • I know you always recommend staying at the Macushla House in Karen and you always should. What a lovely small hotel it is. Wonderful hospitality. A special thanks to Peter and Stephen. We stayed there before and after the safari, walked over to visit with the giraffes at the Giraffe Center, and toured the area sights and shops.

    Dana Staib, September 2011

  • The staff at Macushla House were also just lovely. Within 5 minutes of my arrival (both times) I was sitting out by the pool having a cold beer with Mow the cat firmly seated on my lap.

    Melanie Stevens, May 2011

  • The Macushla House was so beautiful and such a wonderful location and our hosts and the employees made you feel as if you were the only guests they had.

    Dana Staib, February 2011

  • Off to Makushla house in Nairobi then with dinner at Carnivore! we were picked up by David and Benson who told us to be ready for 6.30 the following morning. Macushla House is lovely, wish we could have spent longer here!

    Katie Langley, June 2010

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Lauren Johansson

Lauren Johansson

Africa Safari Expert

"Macushla has tons of character and the staff are so attentive. If you want to be away from the hustle and bustle this is an excellent option."

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Macushla House - perfect little hideaway. The rooms are clean. The staff is friendly and attentive. The location is perfect for a short stop-over in Nairobi.

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