
House of Waine
Found in 2.5 acres of land in set in the peaceful suburb of Karen, named after Karen Blixen, House of Waine is a welcoming boutique hotel in Nairobi. Each of the 11 suites is entirely individual, styled comfortably and nicely furnished.
The House offers the chance to sample delectable cuisine and to relax in the hotel's heated swimming pool. The are a variety of locations on the property from which to enjoy your meals, and there are also two bars.
There is a wide selection of attractions in the surrounding area, with Nairobi National Park nearby as well as plenty of places where you can interact with wildlife. The Giraffe Centre allows visitors to feed giraffes by hand and you can adopt and interact with elephant and rhino at the Daphne Sheldrick Wildlife Sanctuary.
Expert View
- Family-owned, boutique hotel
- A private retreat in an upmarket suburb of the city
- Conveniently located close to Nairobi attractions
- Tranquil gardens and a swimming pool for relaxation
At a glance
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11 Rooms and 1 Cottage
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All Ages
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Open All Year
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Family Rooms
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B&B to Full Board

"You are centrally located near the best of Nairobis attractions such as the Karen Blixen Muesum, the Kazuri beads, The Giraffe centre and The world famous David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust amongst others."
ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
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Sightseeing
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Cultural Excursion
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Take a journey through House of Waine to get a flavour of its unique style and character, designed to enchant every guest.






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Nicki and Mahlatini took care of absolutely everything on this trip - we didn't have to worry about a thing knowing Nicki was multiple steps ahead of us every leg of our journey!
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This was a once in a lifetime kind of trip that we are going to have to somehow repeat! The team at Mahlatini really worked hard for us throughout the planning process, exceeded our trip expectations, and worked diligently when we actually had to push our Honeymoon out a full year because of COVID …
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