Ditch Nairobi - Part II
- Mary Keria
- Dec 11, 2018
- 3 min read
Hey people! Part II is here! Enjoy!

Site III – Caritas Nyeri
Caritas Nyeri is a one stop shop development center located on Mathari-Ihururu road just 15 minutes’ drive from Nyeri town. The facility has 3 well-manicured gardens, accommodation and conferencing facilities and is ideal weddings, photoshoots, team building events and conferences.
Grounds hire rates per day: KES 10,000
Catering: Self catering or you have the option of hiring onsite catering. Costs depend on menu chosen.
Pros:
- Affordable ground hire rates;
- Option of three beautiful gardens to choose from;
- The option of onsite catering;
- Onsite accommodation;
- Proximity to Nyeri town;
- An attentive host/facilitator (Sister Lucy) who is willing to assist in recommending established catering service providers and ensuring your event runs smoothly;
- Good security.
Cons:
- You will have to bring in your own tents, chairs, DJ/PA system and other supplies from outside;
- This site is ideal for smaller/intimate events.
Contacts: 0740 371 600 / mail@caritas-nyeri.org
Enjoy!
Site IV – Chaka Riverside Gardens
Chaka Riverside Gardens is a beautiful establishment located along Chaka-Sagana road off the Nyeri-Nanyuki highway 30 minutes’ drive from Nyeri town. What makes this gorgeous location truly special is that Thegu River flows right through the property! The soothing sounds of the flowing water add to the enthralling ambience of the venue. This venue is ideal for wedding receptions, photoshoots and team building events.
Grounds hire rates per day: Negotiable depending on number of guests and whether you use their onsite catering or not.
Catering: Self catering or you have the option of hiring onsite catering. Costs depend on menu chosen.
Pros:
- Thegu River of course!
- Well-manicured gardens;
- Children’s play area;
- On site catering;
- A sense of remoteness and privacy as the site is quite some distance from the busy Nyeri - Nanyuki highway, and the surrounding landscape is rural;
- Access to hiking trails for team building activities or other adventurous activities.
Cons:
- You will have to bring in your own tents, chairs, DJ/PA system and other supplies from outside;
- This site is ideal for smaller/intimate events.
Contacts: 0720 256 211 / 0722 105 644
Enjoy!
Site V – Le Pristine
My final site visit in Nyeri was to the fabulous Le Pristine, an elegant colonial homestead built in the 1930s and recently restored to its former glory. The elegant property is located 30 minutes from Nyeri town, on Gamerock Seremawi road off Nyeri-Kiganjo road. Le Pristine has panoramic views of Mt. Kenya, two main beautiful gardens, a club house, a beautiful patio, and a lounge. Le Pristine has in house carpenters that built all the establishment’s wooden furniture from scratch, in fact on the day I visited they were in the process of building pergolas for an upcoming wedding! This gorgeous property is ideal for weddings, photoshoots, conferencing and team building events.
Grounds hire rates per day: KES 20,000 – 30,000
Catering: Onsite depending on menu chosen.
Pros:
- Elegant gardens with views of Mt. Kenya;
- Onsite catering;
- Children’s play area;
- Affordable ground hire rates;
Cons:
- Lack of onsite accommodation though you can book a serviced apartment nearby at the exquisite Mpeta House at KES 6,500 to KES 7,500 per night;
- You can only use the garden at the front of the property on weekdays because it gets busier on the weekends and would be distracting/inconvenient for both you and other guests;
- Despite the property appearing large, this site is ideal for smaller/intimate events;
- You will have to bring in your own tents, chairs, DJ/PA system and other supplies from outside;
- Location is off-the beaten path, but this could also be considered a plus!
Contacts: 0731 100 201/ General.manager@lepristinehotel.com
Enjoy the stunning pictures!
I had so much fun scouting these locations for you! Please let me know which location is your favorite below!
Happy Planning!
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