Tafaria Castle and Country Lodge endeavors to be guests’ dream come true. George Tafaria founded the castle to transform his rural community where he grew up.
Tafaria Castle is a unique hotel located in the Aberdare Mountains in central Kenya. The castle is set on a 29-acre estate that features beautiful gardens, a lake, and stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
The hotel is designed to look like a medieval castle, with turrets, towers, and stone walls. It has 33 rooms, each uniquely decorated and named after a different medieval castle. The rooms are spacious and feature modern amenities such as en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi.
The hotel offers a range of activities for guests, including hiking, horse riding, and bird watching. There is also a spa, a swimming pool, and a restaurant that serves a mix of local and international cuisine.
Sitting on a hill overlooking the Aberdare Range, Laikipia Plains and Mount Kenya, Tafaria Castle is just 3 hrs away from Nairobi and 30- 45 mins from either or Nyeri Town Nyahururu town.
The Tafaria Castle and Country Lodge has 50 rooms in total. The Castle houses, which is the main building house the much sought after Lord’s Room. This room is Ideal for couples on honeymoon or those looking to rekindle the flame in a luxurious setting.
Just below the Castle is the Lords court which has 7 rooms. The Lord’s room and Court overlooks the Castle’s four residential quarters: The Damsels’ Quarters are optimally sized, the Knights’ Quarters at Tafaria Castle are perfect if you would like that extra space and the Vikings’ Quarters if you fancy being tented.
Tafaria Castle is a popular destination for weddings and other special events, as it offers a unique and memorable setting. The hotel is about a three-hour drive from Nairobi, and transfers can be arranged for guests who don’t have their own transportation.
Family Getaways
Families love this Castle and its one of the best places to be during the festive season or even for a weekend getaway. If you have an intention to getaway to Tafaria Castle with family and would like to be in a spacious room, the go for the Lost Knights’ Quarters, the old house which is a 3-bedroom cottage or the Damsel-Plus which are bigger rooms with connecting doors will provide you with that spacious accommodation.
This place is not only popular with families looking for a quick family getaway, it is also an awesome place for a destination weddings and team building activities.
Tafaria Castle Location
Tafaria Castle is located in the Ndaragwa Area facing the Aberdare Ranges, in the county of Nyandarua, central Kenya.
- From Nyahururu town: 49 min (43.5 km) via Nyeri-Nyahururu Road
- From Nyeri town: 1 hr 12 min (69.7 km) via Nyeri-Nyahururu Rd/B5
The castle is about a three-hour drive from Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, and transfers can be arranged for guests who don’t have their own transportation. The location offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and provides a peaceful and serene environment for guests to relax and enjoy nature.
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