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A HISTORICAL ROYAL RETREAT-Castle Forest Lodge, on the slopes of Mt Kenya.
The main house at castle forest lodge was built in 1910 with river stones and wood from the surrounding forest and rivers. It is told that both Queen Elizabeth and President Jomo Kenyatta visited Castle Forest Lodge when they were students.
In 2000, Castle Forest Lodge was renovated to accommodate slightly over 30 guests.
Stay at castle forest lodge for a weekend break. Castle Forest Lodge is ideally located at a just 3 hours drive from Nairobi off the Kutus-Kianyaga road.
Accommodation @Castle Forest Lodge:
Cottages with fireplace, where a fire is lit for you at night;
Bungalows with two double rooms, living room with fireplace, a private veranda and shower/toilet;
Double/single/twin rooms at the main house;
unlimited camping space with use of clean hot showers and toilets
and finally our bush hut for guests seeking complete privacy in the serene rain forests on the slopes of Mt. Kenya.
Climbing Mount Kenya through the adventurous "Kamweti" route starting from Castle Forest Lodge will lead you on old elephant pathways through dense rain- and bamboo forests to the highland swamps and moorlands of Mt. Kenya.
At McKinders camp the route meets all other routes for the final climb conquering point Lenana.
Activities @Castle Forest Lodge
For a relaxing stay at Crater Forest Lodge, one can go for a swim in the pool, go fishing for trout in one of the rivers, go horse back riding, hiking or simply hang around the veranda in a rocking chair.
HIKING & MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
The hiking possibilities for day trips or short walks around the lodge are in fact unlimited. Guides and porters are available who have spent their whole live in the forest and can tell all about its mysteries.
