Chorlim House was built in 1928 by Buster and Barbara Powles, who lived in it with their family until 1969 when it was taken over by the Kenya Tourism Development Corporation and became Mt Elgon Lodge.
The elegant whitewashed building, in the foothills of Mt Elgon, looks over an unkempt garden into the lush valley.
The 14 en—suite rooms are made up of doubles and triples. The rooms are sparsely furnished, and have sporadic electricity between 7pm and 10pm. camping in the garden is permitted. The bar plays loud local music and serves warm beer. The dining room, with wooden floor, large fireplace and ornamental chandeliers, serves chicken or goat, served with rice, ugali, chapatti or potatoes.
Mt Elgon National Park is known for its botanical diversity. Over 400 species have been recorded in the area, including the rare Ardisiandra wettsteinii, Carduus afromoritarius, Echinops hoehnelii, Ranunculus keniensis and Romulea keniensis,
Activities include primate and bird watching, cave exploration and hiking to Endebess Bluff and Koitoboss Peak. Vehicle circuits lead to animalviewing areas and the caves. 4WD vehicles are recommended all year,and are essential in the wet seas0fl. A guide book for the walking trails is available at the park gate.
Mt Elgon Lodge – Facilities
- Parking
- Self drive game drives
- Hiking
- Mountain climbing
- Full board
- Half board
- Bed and Breakfast
- Fly camp/campsite
- Credit cards
- Airstrip
More About Kenya
Kenya is a world unto itself. Kenya is Africa’s original safari destination, attracting explorers, adventurers, and travelers for centuries. A safari to Kenya is a trip of a lifetime.
Hotels and Accommodation in Kenya
Hotels in Kenya vary enormously in price and facilities. Luxury hotels in Kenya offer excellent standards of service and are comparable to the best hotels anywhere in the world. Kenya’s abundance of natural produce, combined with the rich variety of cultures and traditions, has created a great culinary nation.
The fertile volcanic soil of the Rift Valley produces a bounty of fresh vegetables, while the coast is a great source of tropical fruit and fresh seafood. The Kenyan coast is also the home of the world-renowned Swahili cuisine, a blend of Middle Eastern and African cooking with a particular coastal twist.
Tourist Attractions in Kenya:
Kenya has one of the world’s greatest tourist attractions sites, known for its diversity of landscape, wildlife, and cultures. From sweeping savannahs to tropical beaches and coral reef, dense equatorial forests to mighty snow-capped mountains, and more.
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Kenya Safari
Kenya is the ultimate safari destination, providing travelers with a window into the heart of Africa. But this is not all that Kenya has to offer. Located near the equator, Kenya´s magic lies in the fact that the country encompasses an astounding variety of landscapes and climates, flora and fauna, as well as communities and cultures, home to water sports, a swim with dolphins and adventure.
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Towns in Kenya
Apart from the towns of Nairobi , Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru, Kenya has other major towns each a unique representation of the country’s striking abundance in flora and fauna. Most of these towns are headquarters in their respective counties or major economic bases in their regions. Luxury hotels and lodges located here provide good accommodation and conferencing facilities for guests who dare to try out a taste different from the capital or the coast.
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The Kenyan People Culture and Tradition
Kenya’s culture blends together diverse tribes, traditions, and religions into one beautiful, well-woven tapestry. These traditions complement each other while incorporating the modern influences of globalization – resulting in a vibrant cultural spirit that is uniquely Kenyan. Kenya has over 42 different tribes with different languages and several dialects. Kenyan tourism has made the Maasai and Samburu tribes the most famous because of their long preserved culture.
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