A holiday home away from home is the dream of every family, offering an excellent escape from the hustle and bustle of cities and towns, allowing for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Lerruat Log Resort, located in Kampa on the foothills of Ngong Hills, is a resort that is built for this very purpose. Interestingly, the resort had humble beginnings in 2015 as a private holiday home for a family seeking a weekend and holiday getaway.
It quickly became a cherished place among friends who frequently visited.
What sets Lerruat Log Resort apart is its unique location on the Ngong Hills, providing panoramic views of the hills and their escarpments.
From business conferences to family vacations to group events or even romantic getaways, the resort offers amenities to suit all kinds of budgets and various customer needs.
With its high-end restaurant, a bar, cottages, and lodge rooms, the resort offers all kinds of packages with bed and breakfast ranging from Ksh10,000 to Ksh41,000 for single persons and couples.
In an interview, the resort's manager narrated how her mother bought the hill to build a holiday home for herself and her grandchildren in 2015.
The place which took over two years to build, got attractive for family friends who kept visiting the place prompting the owner to build more rooms up from twelve.
Afterward, the place was converted into a resort as more people developed a keen interest in visiting the resort and spending time during holidays and weekends.
The manager narrated how the resort was established.
She acknowledged that while setting up the place, the biggest challenge was finances but appreciated the help of banks, partners, and family.
The resort's wooden design, according to the manager was inspired by the Switzerland and Alaska cabin-like houses built on top of hills and mountains.
It also has separated hats named bandas that provide private areas for families who look for personal space apart from the restaurant and bar area.
The resort provides several categories of rooms that are available for letting which include bedroom and breakfast.
The categories include standard rooms, deluxe rooms, and executive suites that range in prices and facilities.
The prices range from Ksh10,000 to Ksh40,000 depending on whether visitors are booking for singles or couples.
