The Aberdare Country Club

We were plesantly greeted by singers and with optional donation they invited you to dance with them. We stayed in duplexes. There were many optional add-on options such as onsite or offsite game drives or golfing. Driving in or walking along the grounds we saw warthogs, deer, peacocks, zebras, dik-dik and antelopes. The outdoor pool was too cool to try. It was a nice surprise to get a hot water bag at the evening turn-down service.

Did Horseriding at the property and we loved it! It was our second time. Our guide Stanley as usual was very patient with us and made sure we got as close as we could to the Giraffes and Zebras. It was amazing! Please ask for Stanley, he makes it worthwhile. Coming back soon!

This is a historic location, it is beautiful and I want to support it, but I do need to point out some facts. 1. It is on a steep hillside and travel to your cabin may involve walking up several flights of steep stairs at high altitude. 2. our cabin (25) had black mold on the ceilings in both the bathroom and bedroom. 3. The peacocks and peahens that are so pretty during the day scream like a woman being murdered all night long outside your window. No doubt you could get used to this, but not the first night. Otherwise, they will light a fire in your fireplace to warm the cabin, it has cable TV, the bed is comfortable, and it is very pretty.

Absolutely beautiful, we stayed for two nights as part of a two week holiday to Kenya . It has a real colonial vibe . 20 mins to the beautiful Aberdare NP ( Ark gate ) We stayed in the accommodation called ‘The Nursery ‘ huge rooms , wonderful bathroom . Three beds ! The grounds are fabulous with plenty of wildlife ( we also did several game drives into the National Park & often the only jeep there ! Abundance of animals & birds ) our special thanks to Francis for the nature & bird walks within the grounds , so accommodating & so knowledgeable. Dominic at reception was a great guy & so helpful . We enjoyed the buffet style meals , the food was excellent, we were on a full board package . Thank you to David N head of restaurant for all his help & information, Sarah & Jackline for the impeccable service , every member of the staff is a credit to the establishment. We loved it . Look out for the troup of black & white colobus monkeys that frequent the grounds . The smallest antelope the Suni is also here plus impalas. Spectacular views from the terrace . We did see the Ark ( sister hotel ) in the National park too . Loved the NP so quiet in comparison to Masai Mara & Amboseli where we had come from . Loved everything, would love to return one day . Thank you

We have had the most incredible experience with the Aberdare Club. A bush meal a kilometre from the lodge in the most incredible surroundings. We walked past giraffe, eland, impala, baboons and bush buck to get to the venue which was like being on a Hollywood film set. The team: David, Solomon, Jeffrey, Dennis and others made this an experience to remember for the rest of our days. Maisha Marefu!

We only visited for lunch on our way to The Ark. the grounds are beautiful. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was good. A wonderful reprieve from the road from Nairobi. Old world charm and peaceful setting

We visited in 2019 and are so glad to return this summer. We were in a group of 24 travelers and we joined the morning nature walk and horse riding. They were great. The rooms were spacious, clean and cozy. Instead of feeling “dated”, we enjoyed its traditional British style. The restaurant and bar were fantastic, too. We also visited their sister hotel, The Ark Lodge, and we had great time there. For those who love animals, you’ll see animals nearby around your cottages! At night, if you feel cold, you can ask them to light up your fireplace and put hot water bags under your blankets. So sweet!

The location is super; on a hill with beautiful (vergezichten) and a beautiful garden filled with flowers, raindears and monkeys. The central place (with bar & restaurant) is in British country club style, very cosy. The rooms are a bit outdated but clean and cosy. Ask for the rooms more up hill. Swimming pool is nice (not busy). The food is good, people are very friendly and helpfull. In high season the restaurant can be busy with big, Asian, groups but if you go for breakfast, lunch, dinner a bit later (then starting hour) you can avoid them.

This is a review for the restaurant only. We were part of a group transferring to the Ark Lodge and had lunch before boarding the shuttle bus. The food was good and served very efficiently in a buffet style. The club building was inaugurated in 1932 and has beautiful grounds and views. Also a 9 hole golf course with antipopes and wart hogs grazing on the greens.