In the heart of Kajiado county lies this oasis of splendour, Kitengela town. This is your go-to place if you’re looking to retreat away from noise and chaos, but still be at the centre of Kenyan civilization.
Its proximity to Nairobi ensures you don’t lack in essentials. The place is largely dominated by the Maasai, who are staunch holders of their way of life, so be sure to interact with their epic culture, and even learn a thing or two.
Kitengela is most conveniently accessed by road, which is well maintained, giving travellers an opportunity for an epic road trip with sightseeing spots along the way.
The list of places to visit here, whether low-budget or high-end places is endless, you will be spoilt for choice.
Whether you are looking to retreat on your own, with friends or with family, Kitengela has you covered. Below is the list of places to visit and the respective activities to engage in while in Kitengela.
1. Kitengela Glass Studio
The Kitengela Glass Studio, located in Tuala, off Magadi road, is primarily a factory that was set up with the aim of recycling glass and turning them into useful products.
The goal was to conserve the environment through sustainable projects, and now the studio has become one of the most reputable projects.
Tourists come from all over to see this studio, and you should do the same to have a glimpse of how glass is recycled and transformed into different products.
You might learn a thing or two about environmental degradation as well. Apart from the glass recycling project, the site has other fun activities to engage in, most of which are family-friendly, so be sure to tag your people along.
You should definitely try crossing the popular glass bridge, the experience is simply exhilarating, especially if you’re an adrenaline junkie.
Swimming is another activity to engage in, which is exactly what you need, especially with the searing temperatures in Kajiado.
If you’ve never tried camel or horse riding before, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the thrill albeit for a small fee.
2. Nkasiri Adventure Park
Located along Acacia Main Feeder Road, this adventure park is exactly what you need for a day out with family and friends to bond and make memories.
They have a well-mowed garden, instantly giving you a relaxed kind of vibe. Team building activities would also thrive here, seeing that different games are held such as high rope, and guests are free to indulge in any other games they wish.
The vast space allows you to hold seminars, corporate meetings and even group retreats.
Accommodation facilities are offered should you wish to extend your stay for a couple of days. Their rooms are up to standard, and the servicing is excellent.
Make your stay wilder by camping out at night, falling asleep staring at the skies, especially if you’re a moon lover, getting drowned in nothing but the chirping of crickets, then waking up to the melodious singing of birds, exactly what you need to feel plumped up.
Breakfast is served buffet style, leaving you with a variety of options to choose from. Parking is ample, and the security is tight.
3. Maasai Ostrich farm
The experience at the Maasai Ostrich Farm is something you don’t want to miss.
Riding on an ostrich is the top activity at the place, although you should be weighing less than 75 kg to engage in this.
Well-trained guards will help you through and take you on a tour of the vast farm as you ride the ostrich.
The expansive piece of land allows team-building activities to take place. Seminars and other functions like birthday parties or basically any kind of ceremony can be held here, especially if privacy and serenity are your things.
If you like indulging in new dishes, try eating ostrich meat, well cooked by the most experienced chefs. Various delicacies are served as well, both local and foreign dishes.
An amusement park is available for your children to engage in different activities such as swinging, sliding and jumping on trampolines.
The swimming pool will come in handy in helping you cool down, especially when the temperatures get unbearable.
Accommodation facilities are also offered, with excellent services instantly giving you the feeling of a ‘home away from home.’
4. Gray Oaks Hotel
If you are looking to get away for the weekend with your loved one, go to a private place and enjoy top-tier services, you should definitely consider the Gray Oaks Hotel.
Located along Namanga road, everything about this place oozes ambience and comfort.
Their main speciality is nyama choma, quite the delicacy served with different accompaniments of either ugali, rice or fries.
They also have a private garden that they rent out for functions such as weddings, birthday parties and other ceremonies.
An amusement park is available, should you wish to tag your kids along, they will be more than occupied. A swimming pool is also available, you can take a dip any time you want.
A bar, fully stocked with every kind of drink; wine, whiskey, gin, and soft drinks, is also available, should you want to indulge a little. While at it, though, be sure to exercise a little responsibility.
5. Funland Amusement Park
This is the most convenient place to take your children for a retreat if you are hoping to burn off some of their energy.
Located along Namanga road, the place is very affordable and has every kind of amenity that would interest a child.
Start them off with a bouncing castle and let them jump to their satisfaction. Take them to the trampoline, and for car rides as well.
A kid’s pool is located within, complete with floaters for beginners and guides to keep watch.
After that, indulge in different delicacies made by the best hands. Their main courses include nyama choma, fries, ugali, fish and rice. Wash this down with a wide array of drinks to choose from.
The facility opens at 6.30 in the morning and closes at 7.00 p.m.
6. The Rayan Water Park
If you think that Kitengela has an endless list of children-friendly places to visit, then you’re absolutely right.
The Rayan Water Park, located at Mile centre, near the Nairobi-Namanga Road, is an amusement centre full of water activities for children to engage in; you know how playful they can get with water.
First, they can engage in swimming. Swimming gear and floaters are offered, so you need not worry about your child’s safety. Guides are readily available to offer swimming lessons as well.
Water slides are available as well, and trust the kids won’t have enough of this, it’s simply value for money.
7. GMC place
GMC place is another amusement park ideal for a children’s retreat.
It has all kinds of amenities, from trampolines to bouncing castles, swings, slides, a children’s pool and car rides.
The vast place has a private garden which you can hire to hold ceremonies such as weddings, birthday parties, graduation ceremonies etc.
An on-site restaurant is available for you to indulge in different local delicacies of meat; either chicken, beef, mutton and fish, cooked just how you want it, either dry or wet fry.
Drinks are also offered, which is exactly what you need with the hot weather in Kitengela.
8. Galaxy Resort
Located along Namanga road, this is your go-to place if you’re looking to be pampered and properly cared for.
Accommodation facilities are offered in standard and VIP rooms should you wish to sleep over.
Housekeeping services are 24/7, the rooms are soundproof, so you get to have your privacy with little noise, and the network connection is perfect, so you can keep tabs on the happenings around as you enjoy your stay.
An amusement park is available to physically engage your children, leaving you adequate time for yourself.
A swimming pool is available, be sure to take a dip, especially when the temperatures get unbearable.
The facility offers bicycles for hire, so you can explore the surroundings in a fun way.
A mini golf area is also available, the ideal opportunity to try the sport for the first time.
An onsite bar and lounge are available for you to let loose and make merry the whole night.
What better way to climax the day other than vibing to good music; and the facility takes care of that by hiring DJs to play your favourite music, so feel free to dance the night away and unwind.
