GUEST ACTIVITIES: Makena\'s Hills offers the very best in alternative safaris. Yoga and holistic stress healing sessions Fishing and scenic game drives Wildlife experiences with buffalo, elephants, indigenous black rhino, and lions Guided discussions with our trained ethnobotanist, entomologist and ornithologist, and other specialists Bird watching in an area regarded as the birdwatchers\' paradise with over four hundred species to discover. Aromatherapy massages with our trained masseuse using locally extracted natural oils Private plane and helicopter day trips to Suguta Valley and Lake Turkana

'; ?> Perched on the edge of the Laikipia plain's 5,000-foot drop-off down to the Rift Valley, Makena's's Hills comfortably accommodates twelve in exquisitely decorated tented luxury where you can spend time relaxing or chose from a variety of activities including safaris, swimming, yoga, and mediation. Makena's's Hills, with its breathtaking views, is beautifully designed and crafted with meticulous attention, each suite shares a reception area with two fireplaces, dining rooms and a bar, and a vast front terrace where fires are lit nightly. In addition, there are secluded viewpoints for watching the sunset, a panoramic swimming pool, and many unique places for mediation, relaxation, and yoga.

Private tents feature either a large queen bed or a romantic four-poster bed, sheltered by a sloping roof, erected on a red cedar terrace. Each has a panoramic veranda overlooking the Great Rift and a vast bathroom with complete toiletries, a private massage bed, and a shower.

Guests enjoy our renowned Italian cuisine, prepared with fresh, locally grown, organic ingredients. We also offer fish from our lakes, and many Indian and Chinese cuisine options for vegetarians.

Makena's's Hills won the Green Globe Award for its contributions to eco-tourism; it was featured in Architectural Digest for its innovative design. We are proud to be founding members of Kenya's eco-tourism society. In keeping with this effort, solar panels and a generator power Makena's's Hill's lighting and hot water.

DETAILS

Reservations should be made with our Nairobi office by fax at (254) 2-521-220. A price quotation and available dates will be forwarded to you. Bookings are confirmed upon the receipt of a non-refundable 20% deposit. Settlement is due 30 days before arrival.

Cancellation fees are 20% until 30 days before your reservation dates; 100% within 30 days of your reservation dates.

Transfers from Nairobi are recommended and can be arranged with a local charter company upon request. Flight time is approximately one hour. Ground transfers can also be arranged from Nairobi to hotels and Wilson Airport.

Climate: The retreat lies roughly 1,800 metres above sea level, resulting in warm days and cool nights. May through September is the coolest time of year; November through March is the warmest.

Clothing visits to an untamed animal kingdom, comfortable and sturdy walking shoes are a must, as are classic khaki or camouflage safari clothes. Bathing suits, are also recommended.

Health: All visitors are strongly advised to be fully insured against accident and illness and should consult their doctors before departure to complete any recommended inoculations. There is no malaria in Ol Ari Nyiro, but it is prevalent in other areas of Kenya. The Kenya Flying Doctor services offer excellent medical attention and will fly visitors to the nearest medical centre in the event of emergency. Two-month temporary coverage can be arranged upon request for US$25.

Telephone: A satellite telephone is available for guests at a charge of US$6 per minute.

Electricity: solar panels and batteries supply power at the retreat. Guests can recharge batteries for video equipment with a 220-240 volt transformer.

Cuisine at the Mukutan is a mixture of exotic tastes and classic Italian gourmet dishes. All ingredients are grown organically on the ranch. Food preferences can also be catered to on an individual basis upon request.

Water: natural springs surrounding the retreat make for abundant drinking and bathing water. All drinking water is filtered. Bottled water is available.

RESERVATIONS

Makena's Hills
Luxury Partially Tented Resort
RESERVATIONS OFFICE:
P.O.Box 63704,
Nairobi 00619,
Kenya

Off. Tel: +254 62 31249
       Cell: +254 734 291 710
       Fax: +254 62 31248
E-mail: mukutan@gallmannkenya.org