Tafaria Castle and Country Lodge

  • 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.

    Tafaria Castle was build to start two different paradigm shifts; adventure, brought about by the castle’s unique location overlooking Mount Kenya, and imagination, elicited by the medieval style of the castle and its surrounding buildings. These two viewpoints are the foundation of Tafaria Castle. This castle provides for those visitors looking for a unique, picturesque getaway. This is the perfect place to go for anything from weddings to business meetings.
     

    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.

    Ready to book your holiday at Tafaria Castle and Country Lodge ? Contact us for the best rates.


    MUSIC RECORDING

    1. Recording studio with a 64-channel studio live mixer,
    2. Two vocal rooms, 
    3. A 400-seater auditorium for performances and indoor bands/choirs recording, 
    4. Make up rooms, 
    5. A cyclorama for photography,
    6. Outdoor shooting locations
    7. Recreational amenities

    ACCOMODATION

    The Lords Room
    The suite is inside the castle, has two rooms inside a sitting room and a bedroom, spacious ensuite bathroom with a bathtub, ideal for honeymooners, DSTV and a balcony overlooking Mt Kenya, the Castle and Aberdares, complementary tea and coffee. Staying in this room makes you the Castle’s Lord of the day and comes with a bottle of house wine, Fruit Basket, a horse ride and free room service.
    The Lords Court
    Spacious superior rooms inside the Castle, accommodates upto 4 beds, DSTV and Balcony overlooking the swimming pool, Mt Kenya, the Dream Garden or the Aberdares, complementary tea and coffee.
    The Chamber
    This private suite is inside the Castle and is a large and cozy room with a sitting area, study and bath tab. Ideal for honeymooners.

    THE LODGE.

    Damsel Quarters
    Optimally sized standard rooms, two rooms facing each other and ideal for those who want to stay in close proximity to each other, ensuite bathroom, complementary tea and coffee, DSTV and patio overlooking the scenic Aberdares.
    Knights Quarters
    Standard stand-alone rooms which accommodates upto 3 single beds, ensuite bathroom, complementary tea and coffee, DSTV and patio overlooking the scenic Aberdares.
    Quarters
    Large rooms with a capacity of upto 4 single beds with interconnecting doors, ideal for families, ensuite bathroom, fire place, complementary tea and coffee.
    The Enclaves
    Large rooms with a capacity of upto 4 single beds with interconnecting doors, Each set has four rooms facing each other and ideal for families, ensuite bathroom, DSTV complementary tea and coffee.
    Manor house
    Three interconnected rooms and ideal for a family, ensuite bathrooms, overlooks the Castle & the Aberdare ranges, Smart Tvs, complementary tea and coffee.
    Viking Quarters
    6 independent rooms, Smart TVs, Wifi, indoor sitting area, fits upto 3beds, overlooking the Castle and the Aberdares. Ensuite bathroom, complementary tea and coffee.
    Lost Knight
    Spacious deluxe cottages with a sitting area, fits upto 3 single beds, a fireplace, DSTV and patio overlooking Mt Kenya, the Castle and Aberdares, complementary tea and coffee.
    Old House
    A 3-bedroomed family suite with a common sitting room, a fire place, DSTV, private compound, balcony overlooking Mt Kenya, the Castle and Aberdares, ensuite bathrooms, private compound and parking, complimentary tea and coffee.
     

    CONFERENCING AND MEETINGS

    Tafaria is an ideal location for conferencing and team building due to its tranquil location away from distractions and the large open spaces plus indoor & outdoor meeting areas.

    The conference centre has three meeting rooms: the Roundtable, The Horseshoe, and the Think-Tank, which accommodates up to 300pax.
     

    MUSEUM

    The museum is based at the Center for the arts at Tafaria Castle. This experiential tour was established by Tafaria in collaboration with the National Museums of Kenya. Here visitors experience demystified human evolution science by taking a tour of this exhibition called the Big Reunion which is highly recommended for all learners. 

    “It is in the interest of knowledge sharing, demystifying science and facilitation of deeper inquest into our very existence to pave a better future that Tafaria and the National Museums of Kenya established this reunion for you” 

    The Big Reunion was created by a team of scientists and curators from the National Museum and Kenyan artists and designers in 2021AD. 


    DAY TOUR PACKAGES

    Package
    Includes
    Rate per person
    Knights Package
    Museum access, tour of Tafaria Castle, lunch, one leisure, activity of choice
    4k per person
    Damsel Package
    Museum access, tour of Tafaria Castle and a snack
    Adults – 1,500
    Below 13 – 1200
    Vikings Package
    Museum access only
    Adults – 1,000
    Below 13 – 700

     
    SPORTS

    We offer a range of sporting activities that will cater to all of our guests, allowing everyone to get out and enjoy the sun.
    • Horseback Riding
    • Archery
    • Volleyball
    • Horse Carriage Riding
    • Lawn Tennis
    • Badminton
    • Swimming
    • Basketball
    • Mini Golf
    Relaxing

    Not the sporting type? Not to worry there are also opportunities to enjoy a relaxing bird watching experience or a culturally insightful art tour.

    If you like to unwind by working out or by meditation then we have yoga classes and an outside gym.

    There is even a kids park to entertain your little ones allowing you to take a relaxing break.
    Out & About

    There are plenty of things to do outside of the grounds too. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery by taking a hike in the park or going on a scenic park drive.
    Evening Leisure

    After dinner, while away the African evening by the fireside at our coffee lounge or the moat bar with our signature cocktails in hand or shake away the night at our disco in the Castle’s dungeon or hangout at our playroom for foosball, a game of pool, table tennis or darts.
    Game Drives

    We invite you to a lifetime experience with our game drives and hikes. We shall take you for one of a kind hike or game drives to see some of the big 5 at the Aberdare National Park or Solio animal sanctuary famous for its white and black rhinos plus lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes and zebras. You may also want to adventure further into the park and experience an amazing scenic drive where you see some of the most majestic waterfalls on the continent.
    Weddings

    Have your big “I do” here!

    We highly encourage you to, as it might turn out to be a fairy tale dream wedding. This is because the Castle is an exclusive location in the countryside which will give your special day a unique backdrop of the the splendid Castle.

     You will be chauffeured around our extensive grounds in our horse drawn chariot and spend the night in the Lord’s room.

    We recommend an extended photo session at the scenic Aberdare park next door – its for the chosen few.

    Tafari Castle Rooms

    Tafaria Castle has 72 rooms in various residential quarters.

    At the center of Tafaria Castle and Country Lodge is the main Castle. In the castle is the coveted Lord’s room which is ideal for honey-mooners or those looking for extra luxury. It has some of the best views and you don’t have to walk far to access the amenities at Tafaria Castle.

    Main Castle at Tafaria Castle also houses Lord’s Court which has 7 rooms. The Lord‘s Room & Court overlooks the Castle‘s 4 residential quarters, perfect if you would like that extra space.

    Tafaria Castle and Country Lodge offers the option of tented accommodation. The Luxurious Vikings‘ Quarters are great if you fancy being tented in or just want some extra adventure.

    If you have a family or prefer even more space, the Lost Knights‘ Quarters, the Old House which is a 3-bedroomed cottage or the Damsels‘ Plus which are bigger rooms with connecting doors will provide you with that spacious accommodation at Tafaria Castle and Country Lodge.

    The Lords Room

    The suite is inside the castle, has two rooms inside a sitting room and a bedroom, spacious ensuite bathroom with a bathtub, ideal for honeymooners, DSTV and a balcony overlooking Mt Kenya, the Castle and Aberdares, complementary tea and coffee. Staying in this room makes you the Castle’s Lord of the day and comes with a bottle of house wine, Fruit Basket, a horse ride and free room service.

    The Lords Court

    Spacious superior rooms inside the Castle, accommodates upto 4 beds, DSTV and Balcony overlooking the swimming pool, Mt Kenya, the Dream Garden or the Aberdares, complementary tea and coffee.

    The Chamber

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    Total No of Child : 1


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