Rondo Retreat Center
Located in the Kakamega rainforest, this hospitable homestead consists of a colonial-style main house and five cottages, as well as 15 en-suite double rooms, decorated with antique and local paintings and crafts. Look forward to hearty English breakfasts, mid-day lunches and candlelit dinners served on site, but note that the center has no liquor license. Solar energy powers the center. Activities range from hiking nature trails to bird and butterfly watching. Learn about the rainforest's interesting flora and fauna from qualified local tour guides. Reserve your room with the center directly, so the staff can address your individual needs.
Rondo Retreat Center
P.O. Box 2153
50100 Kakamega, Kenya
011 (+56) 31057
rondoretreat.com
Golf Hotel Kakamega
Located at the heart of Kakamega, this 3-star hotel lies approximately five hours away from the capital city of Nairobi, along a beautiful scenic drive. The hotel has 60 standard rooms and two standard suites, all of which have a bathroom and shower, telephone, TV and mosquito nets. The large windows keep the rooms well-lit and ventilated. The hotel serves a buffet-style breakfast each morning, and the restaurant offers both international and local African dishes. The lobby bar serves as the perfect place to cap your night off with a round of drinks with friends. Take a dip in the hotel pool or play a round at the nearby Kakamega Golf Club.
Golf Hotel Kakamega
P.O. Box 118
Kakamega, Kenya
011 (+254) 30150
golfhotelkakamega.com
Franca Hotel
This property offers affordable rates for your stay in Kakamega and features rooms that are relatively comfortable and but also quite spare. As such, Franca Hotel provides ideal and inexpensive accommodations for an overnight stay after your forest tour and before initiating your next adventure. The hotel does not offer online booking at this time, but the staff happily welcomes guests and addresses all inquiries regarding visits. Reach the hotel staff by phone to reserve a room.
Franca Hotel
Kenyatta Avenue
Kakamega, Kenya
011 (+254) 56 20086
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