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Hippo Point Manor House, Lake Naivasha | Timbuktu Travel
Lake Naivasha

Hippo Point Manor House

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About Hippo Point Manor House

Quirky British sophistication meets rugged Africa
This Elizabethan-style manor house, built in the 1930s, is the brainchild of kooky Dodo Cunningham-Reid, who with husband Michael bought the land in the 1960s to preserve this special area and its wildlife. Situated in the Great Rift Valley, between lakes Naivasha and Oloidien, Hippo Point is a short distance from Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Nakuru, Elementaita soda lake, and Crater Lake, making this a good base for day trips. Not that the property itself has a shortage of game – guests can expect buffalo, giraffe, zebra and, of course, hippo. It's guaranteed to be a unique safari experience.
Lake Naivasha , Kenya
From $1.3K per person/per night
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8 Rooms
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The property

The set-up of the main area is appealingly eccentric. The lounge with fireplace, furnished with antiques, opens on to a veranda that overlooks the beautiful traditional garden. The main dining area is open, but covered, and delectable meals are served in a variety of venues – indoors, in the garden, next to the lake – making every mealtime a new adventure. A short walk from the house, and very secluded, is a gazebo and swimming pool.

The rooms

The eight rooms (six double, one single, one twin) scattered throughout the house and garden are spacious and luxurious, sleeping 15 people in total. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with only a bath, except Niko's Tower – a cottage with a single room on the first floor and a bathroom with shower on the ground floor. Wood features prominently, from the floors, windows and exposed beams to the bathtub casings and the intricately carved doors.

Activities

"A slow safari" is what the owners call activities here and that sums up their approach perfectly. Stroll in the garden, check out resident animals from the comfort of your room, set off on a bike, take a day trip to the surrounding attractions, enjoy evening game drives or go birdwatching. If that's too fast-paced, unwind with a massage, dip in the pool or find your chi with a yoga session.
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How to book Hippo Point Manor House

How do I book Hippo Point Manor House?

Hippo Point Manor House can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Hippo Point Manor House or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Hippo Point Manor House?

Stays at Hippo Point Manor House start from around $1.3K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Hippo Point Manor House

Kenya

Lake Naivasha

A vast, sunlit lake where easy-going days are spent boating, driving and walking.