A blend of nature and luxury is Maanzoni Lodge’s forte
A section of the serene Maanzoni Lodge, located at the foot of Lukenya Hills in Machakos County. The resort is popular with tourists seeking to enjoy game viewing and the nice ambience it offers. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
It lies at the foot of the Lukenya Hills and is surrounded by dry, tropical savanna scrubland.
Maanzoni is also in close proximity to other places offering various activities for the whole family.
Maanzoni is a 45-minute drive away from Nairobi Central Business District along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.
If you wish to enjoy a blend of luxury and nature, Maanzoni Lodge on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway is the place to go.
It lies at the foot of the Lukenya Hills and is surrounded by dry, tropical savanna scrubland.
The gardens are a delight, with bright colourful flowers and towering acacia trees, which are home to hundreds of birds.
Maanzoni boasts a peaceful ambience for people who want to get away from the towns for some fresh air.
It also accords them spectacular views of the Machakos countryside. One can also enjoy nature walks, hiking and bird watching.
A visitor gets to savour the beauty of untamed wilderness as the resort overlooks the wildlife-rich Athi plains, which is home to giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, elands and a variety of other animals.
These can be seen in the morning and late afternoons.
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
The facility also offers accommodation as well as other family fun activities such as swimming, trekking and rock climbing and will not disappoint those who want to be one with nature.
Maanzoni is also in close proximity to other places offering various activities for the whole family.
These are Kwa Kyelu Wildlife Sanctuary, famed for its lions that were under the care of the late Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo. Rock climbing in the Lukenya Hills and biking are available.
The interior of its residential houses is themed along African architectural designs as are conference rooms adorned with stunning pieces of hand-painted art.
Each room has a private balcony, en-suite bathroom with hot showers, tea and coffee-making facilities.
Breakfasts, three-course lunches and four-course candle-lit dinners are offered at the facility at a fee, making it the perfect weekend getaway.
Pre-booking is essential, especially when looking to get space during the holidays.
For outdoor and terrain lovers, they can get quality camping which offers an outdoor experience for team building and cooperate events.
Maanzoni is a 45-minute drive away from Nairobi Central Business District along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.
