Aberdare Country Club

Most people see the Aberdare Country Club because it’s the departure base for the Ark, a night game-viewing lodge. The Country Club can be a supremely quite and relaxing getaway. The main house, a romantic stone building with red tiled roof, was built in 1937 by the Lyon family from England. They named the house “Steep” because of its position on the side of a hill, commanding sweeping views in all directions. The beauty of the Country Club is best enjoyed sitting out at tables scattered on shaded lawns in front of the house. From here you can see forever out over grassy banks, which extend down the hill – tempting children to run or roll. Vivid bougainvillea brightens the scene, and the swimming pool is partly visible through flowering shrubs. The open-sided Karuru Bar next to the pool overlooks two tennis courts. On a clear day you can se Mt. Kenya. Guests stay in grey stone cottages, most of which are nestled among wonderful gardens on the hill behind the main building. Each room has a fireplace and en suite bathroom.