Hemingways Eden Residence

Being an old family home, Hemingways Eden’s accommodation is unique and comprises the Main House and the Studio.

Main House
Open plan drawing and dining area, large verandah and 3 ensuite bedrooms. The Main House is available to book on an exclusive use basis.

Master Bedroom 1
The master bedroom features a super king-size bed as well as a large daybed, walk-in wardrobe and private outdoor veranda with stunning forest views. The ensuite bathroom is beautifully finished with wood paneled walls and complete with a large shower and separate bathtub.

Bedroom 2
This room forms a small private suite at the end of the corridor and features a king-size bed with views of the tree canopy. It has a separate ensuite bathroom with large rain shower.

Bedroom 3
This room features a king-size bed and ensuite bathroom with a large bathtub, over the bath shower and views into the tree canopy.

The Studio
Open plan drawing and dining room area, 2 ensuite bedrooms and 3 separate ensuite studio lofts. The Studio is available to book on an exclusive use basis.

Garden View Bedroom
This room features a king-size bed and ensuite bathroom with a rain shower, separate bathtub and views overlooking the kitchen garden.

Forest View Bedroom
This room features a king size bed and ensuite bathroom with a rain shower, separate bathtub and views overlooking the Giraffe Sanctuary Forest.

Studio Loft 1, 2 & 3
These 3 double story studio lofts offer a spacious living area with an open plan design featuring large glass windows. Located on the ground floor, all bedrooms include a kingsize bed (which can be converted into a twin) and cozy ensuite bathrooms with a shower.

Cottage
The cottage features a living room area, a kitchenette, a bedroom with a king size bed and an ensuite bathroom.

Art and Culture Experiences

• Campfire Samburu Experience
  • Every evening, settle down around a crackling campfire with your favorite rink in hand, as you listen to the alluring voices and enchanting stories as told by 'Samburu warriors' - A special Eden treat for sure!
• Artist Community Tour (Kitengela)
  • Located in Kitengela, this is an activity for the adventurer, art collector and free spirit
• Half Day Tour
  • A quick whirl around key art spaces within Nairobi, gives a taste of what Nairobi has to offer in terms of art through the street art walls, matatus etc.
• Full day city galleries tour
  • This tour is designed for the adventurous urban crawler. The sites in this tour are a taste of a city tour and art in urban spaces.
• Limuru Galleries Tour
  • Limuru is beautiful with tea bush covered hills. Down winding tea farms and bustling little towns is Redhill Art Gallery and Banana Hill Art gallery giving a varied and eclectic art experience.

Wildlife Experiences

• Nairobi National Park
  • A 20 minute drive from the hotel, the Nairobi National Park offers either an immediate safari experience on landing in Kenya or a final last look prior to departing home.
• David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
  • Born from one family’s passion for Kenya and its wilderness, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is today the most successful orphan-elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world. Spend a few hours in the company of young orphan elephants and learn about incredible rescue efforts and the world famous rehabilitation program.
• The Giraffe Centre
  • The Giraffe Centre, a non-profit making organization. Visit the feeding platform to get up close and personal with a rare Rothschild giraffe and take a stroll through the nature sanctuary for a tranquil getaway with serene views and sounds of nature.

Historic Experiences

• Karen Blixen Museum
  • The center piece of a farm at the foot of the Ngong Hills and once the home of Danish author, Karen Blixen, a visit here will take you back in time where you can re-live your memories of Out of Africa.
• Nairobi National Museum, Museum Hill
  • Nairobi National Museum aims to interpret Kenya’s rich heritage and houses celebrated collections of Kenya’s history, nature, culture and art.
• McMillan Memorial Library, Banda Street, Central Business District
  • The oldest library in Nairobi, The McMillan Library is a stunning neo classical building, the only building in Kenya protected by a specific Act of Parliament, and holds over 400,000 books including East African newspapers and periodicals dating back to 1901.

Shopping
The suburb of Karen also features many arts and crafts centers and hotspots where you can pick up local handmade souvenirs and gifts for friends and family.

• The Eden Concept Store
  • Located within the hotel, the Concept Store stocks a handpicked selection of unique pieces by local artisans.

Outdoor Experiences

• Karura Forest Tour
  • Known as one of the largest urban gazetted forests in the world, the Karura Forest Reserve sits in the northern section of the city. Visitors can partake in forest walks, bird watching, butterfly watching, cycling, running and picnicking.
• Ngong Hills Hiking
  • There are 7 hills which you can climb in 5 - 6 hours depending on your level of fitness. The Hills have a well marked trail and is about 10.4 miles.
• Zip Lining at Kereita Forest
  • Kereita Forest is the first of its kind in Kenya and East Africa’s longest zip line tour, offering over 1.4 miles of flight across the lush Kereita forest, which is located pproximately 40 miles from Nairobi.