Amazing Lodges in Makueni

Umani Springs Lodge: Kibwezi Forest Reserve

To encourage sustainable tourism in the Kibwezi Forest, the elegant 5-rooms self-catering Umani Springs Lodge operated by David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is set at the heart of forest. It enjoys lovely views that include Umani Springs water-holes found at the doorstep of the property. This amazing lodge is situated deep within the 18,000-acre Kibwezi Forest, a biodiversity hotspot renowned for its variety of spectacular butterflies and birdlife. A stylish self-catering property with a pool, it overlooks game rich waterholes fed by comely titular springs. It sleeps ten people.

Living is offering in two sleek queen-size rooms and three spacious twin rooms.  Each bedroom is beautifully designed with high thatched ceilings, large netted windows, alfresco showers and a sweeping veranda looking out to the encircling forest. It’s a fully-staffed self-catering property, with a pro resident chef on hand when required. And by visiting the Umani Springs Camp holiday-makers directly contribute to the protection of Kibwezi Forest through inclusive concession fees paid to Kenya Forest Service from the revenue generated at the Umani Springs.

Around Kenya, there is a collection of rare experiences, in amazing lodges, offering guests intimate encounters with parts of the world not many get to know – and the chance to slow down and truly discover them. Each lodge is rooted in its local community and dedicated to protecting the habitat and cultures.

Index of Amazing Lodges Around Kenya

Homa Bay County - Rusinga Island Lodge , Mfangano Island Lodge , Isiolo County - Joy's Camp Shaba , The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille , Kilifi County - Vipingo Ridge, Kamili House , Casa Dalton , Watamu Tree House, Hemingways Watamu , Medina Palms , Kudu Camp Galana , Kitui County - Ithumba Camp , Ithumba Hill Camp , Man-Eaters Camp , Kwale County - The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel, Swahili Beach Resort , Lantana Galu Beach , Kinondo Kwetu , Sands at Chale Island , Laikipia County - Elewana Loisaba Star Beds, Lamu County - Peponi Hotel , Shela Fort , The Majlis , Manda Lodge, Makueni County - Umani Springs Lodge , Meru County - Elsa's Kopje , Lewa Safari Camp, Sirikoi , Nairobi County - Emakoko, Giraffe Manor, House of Waine, The Glee, Nakuru County - Loldia House, Lake Elementaita Serena, Narok County - Mahali Mzuri, Sand River Masai Mara, Royal Mara Safari Lodge, Kilima Camp, Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Nyeri County - The Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Lodge, Samburu County - Saruni Samburu Lodge , Saasab Camp , Kitich Forest Camp , Sarara Tented Camp , Saruni Rhino Camp , The Desert Rose Lodge, Taita Taveta County - Campi Ya Kanzi , The Finch Hattons , Galdessa Little Camp

Flanked by the A109 Nairobi-Mombasa Road on its eastern flank, Makueni County is part of the Lower Eastern Kenya region. Major towns like Mtito Andei and Emali serve as trade hubs along the A109, the former being the traditional halfway stop and rest. Other towns enroute are; Sultan Hamud and Kibwezi. Home to Akamba people, it is so commonly referred to Ukambani – alongside Kitui and Machakos.

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50 Destinations in Makueni County , arranged as one would visit these - north, east, west then south - with aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:

Mbooni Hills , Konza Technopolis , Kilima Kiu Manor , Mulima Dam , ACK Resort Salama , Makongo View Point , Katithini, Wote Green Public Park , Thwake Dam , R. Kaiti Bridge , Kampi ya Mawe , Kusyombunguo Hotel , Nzueni Hill , Nzaui Heritage Trail , Nzaui Rock , Mii Project, Makueni Cultural Center , AIC Kalamba , Kalamba Fruit Factory , Virgin Mary Rock , Emali Hills , Emali Trig , Ka Kindui Falls , Dare Devil's Rock , Kyanzizi Falls , Ilovoto Falls , Kyale Catholic Church , The Kenze Gorges , Kilungu Hills, Hunter's Lodge , Makindu Handicrafts , Makindu Sikh Temple , Mbiu Nzau Hills , Kambua Resort , Kivungoni Springs , Kibwezi Forest , Umani Springs , Chyulu Hills National Park , Kisula Caves , Tsavo West National Park , Tsavo East National Park , Yatta Plateau , Ngai Ndethya National Reserve , Kilalinda Conservancy , Tsavo Safari Camp , P. Cameron Camp , Patterson's Safari Camp

Know More About Makueni County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - with the aid of strip maps, Airports, Climate & National Monuments

What’s The Lay Of The Land In C.17?

Makueni County’s terrain is generally low-lying, falling to 600 ms near Tsavo at the southern region. It lies within the arid and semi arid zones.

What’s The Air Like In Makueni?

Climate about Makueni varies based on altitude – with the north being cooler – 20 o C to 24 o C, while the south, more so during the dryer months, between May and October, experience generous heat.

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