Mutamaiyu House
Mutamaiyu House is perched on a hilltop with panoramic views of the savannah. Described by a visitor as "Heaven on a Hill" this magnificent family-owned house is named after the ancient grove of twisting olive trees that grow around it.
The house boasts a lavish sitting room, high ceilinged verandas and a large dining room situated in a prime viewing area for the waterhole below where day and night the interaction of wildlife present a wonderful spectacle. A short walk through the impeccable gardens takes you to a cliff-top swimming pool and bar with stunning views.
Mutamaiyu comfortably accommodates 12 guests in six African style cottages, traditionally thatched using "makuti" (palm leaves) over a vaulted wooden frame. Our spacious cottages, all with en-suite bathrooms (including both shower and bath) have a comfortable sitting area with a log fire.
Helena Mortensen was born and brought up on Mugie and has been hosting and cooking in Kenyan lodges for a number of years before returning to Mutamaiyu. She and her team pride themselves on their attention to detail in a relaxed environment.
Utilities:
- There are inverters in each of the cottages for daily power supply and in the evenings Mutamaiyu runs off a generator.
- The electric sockets are standard English 3 pin (220-240V) which are compatible with mobile phone and camera chargers.
- There is wireless internet access in a number of the rooms
Included:
- All meals (including bush breakfasts and picnic lunches)
- A well stocked bar with wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks
- Daily laundry service
- Day and night game drives
- Guided bush walks
- Temporary membership of Mugie Golf & Country Club
- Canoeing and fishing on Mugie dam
- Visit to Mugie School
Optional extras:
- Champagne (but can be requested on booking)
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Painting and sketching
- Visits to the cultural village
