“A wonderful retreat where your only neighbours are the wildlife!”

Loved the location, the well equipped kitchen, hot shower, comfy beds, day bed, veranda, view etc

“Un must to do!”

L’un des plus bel endroit que j’ai eu à visiter

“Jewel in the middle of nowhere.”

From the view across the patio (Kilimanjaro on a clear day) to the nice mattress pillows and the throw on the bed; everything was perfect. So is the owner Jane who is awesome. From the moment I booked she helped me locate a guide/driver to facilitate my tour from Nairobi to the property for 2 nights. The park gate is close by and I spotted giraffes and gazelles even before entering the park. Jane was extremely kind to arrange a hot air balloon ride at my request at a discount which now seems to be the best adventure thing I’ve ever done in my life! The housekeeper Julius was a star. He enthusiastically cooked cleaned washed and even packed my meals with so much love and care always with a grand smile on his face. So was the security guy Samuel; a soft spoken Masai boy. Forgot to click his photo. I wish I stayed here for a week. It was heart wrenching to leave the place.

“VIEW ON KILIMANJARO”

The cottage is beautiful inside; elegant furniture, a four-poster bed (a highlight for some), and a veranda with a sofa where you can lounge and gaze directly at Kilimanjaro. It comfortably accommodates four people, with two bedrooms. The people are very kind, and it’s close to Amboseli National Park – definitely worth a visit.

“Good for us but partly spoiled by our drivers reaction to his accommodation there”

Lovely cottage in a rural location

“Great!”

Fully equipped cottage with nice views

“Absolutely fantastic, I wish I was back there!”

We only had 2 nights to spend in Amboseli, but I could have stayed at this lovely accommodation for so much longer - I did not want to leave! It was so relaxing, the staff were super helpful and friendly, the owners were kind and helpful, the cottage was really sweet. The double bed (4 poster) was dreamy with views of Mt Kilimanjaro and the twin room was comfy and peaceful. The kitchen was really well-equipped, the oven and stove was fab (I did lots of cooking and baking) and the terrace with picnic bench and comfy day bed was heavenly... gazing over to Kilimanjaro, seeing the giraffe in the morning, feeling the expansive nature and wild remote magic all around us was simply enchanting. I am always the enthusiast, so asked if we could find local fresh milk and meat from neighbouring farmers and the owners immediately helped us out. We had delicious milk and lamb which could not have been more fresh and organic and tasty. We felt safe, welcome and enchanted. We went on two brilliant guided walks with John, who was always kind and friendly, pointing out details and helping us to find Ostrich, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Antelope and Masai herds of cows, goat, sheep as well as all the birds. We saw Elephant prints and heard a Cheetah was nearby but didn't see those animals... but we got up too late for elephant sightings so that was our own fault! The housekeeper Maureen did an excellent job, she was always available and became a friend within a few hours. The owners Jane and Ean were incredibly helpful and clearly care a lot about their guests, their property and the nature all around them. Jane was always in communication, very patient and made great recommendations. One example is the driver who brought us from Emali train station to Amboseli and back again, a legend called Luka. Jane suggested we go with him, and I would also highly recommend Luka as a driver.

“I will definitely be back.”

Jane the host was very friendly and welcoming. We felt at home. She guided us all through till we arrived at the property. She check on us every time to ensure we are comfortable. She went ahead and gave us insights and tips about Amboseli national park, including the marks to observe as we navigate through. Ahh she was awesome.

“A lovely stay”

The ambience was great, the staff was great too. The views were amazing. It was a lovely stay

Wonderful location although tricky to get to from the SW Namanga.

“Great location, peaceful and very helpful and friendly staff”

The cottage was self catering and the view towards Mt Kilimanjaro superb. Peaceful location. Linda was very kind and cooked up a great meal. Thank you very much. Would certainly book again.

“Everything is fine. We recommend”

“A place for relaxation.”

First hotel in Kenya that had everything working. The pictures don't do it justice. Such a serene place. Beautifully designed place. We loved the ambience,fresh air. You wake up to the peaceful sound of the birds chirping. The resort manager was so helpful, warm and welcoming. The place is in Amboseli national park and despite being so far away from towns had good network service and there was availability of WiFi network. And the host was super friendly and helpful.

“A beautiful cottage in a tranquil setting with friendly and helpful staff very close to Amboseli”

We loved the tranquility and the views of Kilimanjaro. The staff on site were extremely lovely, helpful and friendly. We had everything we needed to prepare meals, relax and we really enjoyed the space. The decor was beautiful. It was only half an hour down the dirt track to get into Amboseli so the vicinity to the game park was amazing.

“A remove cottage with excellent facilities just outside the park.”

It was far far away from any other property. At dusk we were very aware we were miles from anywhere. The tracks to the property were slow but the sat nav on Google took us right to the gate. The property was spacious and all the thinks needed to prepare meals were there in good condition. The staff were friendly and helpful

“FAAAAANTASTIC Accommodation and Beautiful Views of Mt Kilimanjaro”

We were told that the majestic Mt Kilimanjaro can shy away from showing its magnificence. We were truly honoured to have seen the mountain early every morning and evening with an added bonus of a spectacular lightning storm on either side of the mountain on one of the evenings of our stay. This property borders Amboseli National Park and is in the conservancy area of the park. Photos of this property do not do it much justice. We were very pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it all was on our arrival. It is perfectly placed, but a fair distance from the local town and main roads. You will need a 4X4 vehicle to get there, but it is well.worth the journey. Your neighbours are wild animals (some herded cattle, sheep, and goats)and critters of the Amboseli plains. The cottages replicate their surroundings indoors and outdoors with their exquisite furniture and unique artworks. The accommodation was absolutely perfect. Clean, comfortable, and spacious with the most comfortable beds, prestine linen, and towels. The kitchen, dining, and living room were all very well equipped and comfortable. The cottages felt like a "Home Away From Home" with every detail taken into consideration. Credit needs to be given to the host Jane, who provided us with clear directions, to and from the property, and all the necessary information and guidance for our stay. With prior notice, Jane was also able to organise food supplies from small rural nearby stores for our stay. The onsite staff, Ester and Anne, were very welcoming, helpful, and maintained the standards of the property. Our first evening was rather entertaining and eventful when all the bugs and critters from the surrounding area decided to join us and dance around all the lights indoors and on the verandah. A mistake that was not repeated the following evening! Would we recommend these cottages for a stay in Amboseli rather than staying in a hotel or lodge in the National Park...YES, ABSOLUTELY!!!

“Unique, scenic location, with kind, friendly, & super helpful hosts”

Comfortable, well stocked, clean, quiet cottages with character in a unique, scenic location. Ndovu Cottages offer a tranquil stay that isn’t commercial and sterile like most accommodation out there. The hosts are very friendly, engaging, kind, and exceptionally helpful. If you want somewhere off the tourist trail with laid back charm, this is the place to go. Jane goes above and beyond to help with any queries, and to guide you to their location.

“Good resting place near Amboseli NP.”

It was a really amazing place, good to rest, Cook and with good comunication with owners and the staff.

“Beautiful cottage in the wildness”

Within the conservation area, so saw wildlife as travelled into the park. Lovely well equipped cottage. Esther and Jane were very helpful, arranged a few supllies we had forgotten. Lovely verandah, so could eat outside or sit and enjoy view of Mt Kilimanjaro in the breeze.

“Great place, comfortable stay”

In the middle of nowhere but really close to the park. Plenty of wildlife just right around the location.