{"id":507,"date":"2017-09-29T16:05:37","date_gmt":"2017-09-29T16:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afamilysafariblog.naiad-digital.co.ke\/index.php\/2017\/09\/29\/making-memories-ragati-log-cabins-mt-kenya\/"},"modified":"2017-09-29T16:05:37","modified_gmt":"2017-09-29T16:05:37","slug":"making-memories-ragati-log-cabins-mt-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afamilysafariblog.naiad-digital.co.ke\/index.php\/2017\/09\/29\/making-memories-ragati-log-cabins-mt-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Memories … at Ragati Log Cabins on Mt. Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"

Making memories, special memories made from the REAL stuff; adventure, mud fights, swimming in mountain streams,\u00a0<\/strong>fits & giggles,\u00a0<\/strong>forest walks, crabbing, fly fishing, roasting marshmallows on the campfire … get my jist? All at Ragati Log Cabins on the slopes of Mt. Kenya.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Filled with excitement we departed for Mt. Kenya. What a beautiful drive through the Mweiga and Nyeri farmlands, past The Aberdare Country Club before winding your way up the mountain through its ever changing flora…. until you get to the most beautiful forest that is Ragati.<\/p>\n

On their website, they state \\’You will not find anywhere wilder!\\’, I tend to agree. Ragati is an uncut gem; a find that will make you proud you found it first and trust me you\\’ll never want to get it \\’cut\\’!<\/p>\n

Ragati Conservancy lies on the Southern slopes of Mt. Kenya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and consists entirely of Afro-montane forest and Afro-alpine heath. It\u2019s ecosystem includes the Ragati river and its tributaries, and is home to an abundance of wildlife; elephant, buffalo, leopard as well as the rare mountain bongo, crowned eagle and African clawless otter. Home also to some amazing birdlife.<\/p>\n

This\u00a0 handsome wooden log cabin has a cozy sitting & dining room with a roaring fire, a large open verandah overlooking the stream trickling past, a little kitchen, four double rooms, a room with a bunk bed and a couple of bathrooms with delicious baths. There is no power and no fridge, but flickering safari lamps, solar lights and hot water… oh and a freezing river to keep your wine cool. It is truly self-catering, so I would suggest you take everything pre-prepared, but the wonderful Patrick is at hand to help with chopping, heating up and washing up, should you require.<\/p>\n

The kids (6 of them, 3 to 10) were in adventure-heaven from beginning to end. This is mostly down to Ragati\\’s exceptional gillies; never did I meet 5 men so capable, so knowledgeable and so effortlessly excellent with a gaggle of such unruly children. They make Ragati proud. The kids & gillies day consisted of crabbing, fishing, exploring, adventure, swimming, mud-fights, water-fights, game-walks. All whilst the adults, 6 of us, relaxed, put the world to right, went on the odd beautiful forest meander, helped occasionally with some fly fishing, crabbing whilst overlooking a roaring waterfall, roasted marshmallows … heaven.<\/p>\n

Ragati is truly an incredible weekend away or an incredible part of a safari.<\/p>\n

Practicalities<\/h3>\n

Ragati Log Cabins\u00a0<\/span> \u2013 Very special times. Having your own personal home, with no other guests, no wifi … where you get to spend valuable time together, as a family and with your friends making memories…. whilst benefiting a community, the environment and the conservation area. We loved it, it is absolutely ideal for a family looking to travel alone or wuith another family or two (though you may need to add some beds and bedding)<\/p>\n

Ragati Conservancy on the slopes of Mt. Kenya, Kenya\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 This is the ultimate if you are looking to experience unspoilt wilderness, whilst staying in\u00a0a gorgeous log cabin, this is up there.
\nFor those travelling to Kenya without kids<\/span> \u2013<\/span><\/span> Anyone looking to experience an area completely unspoiled and uninhabited, anyone looking for privacy, beautiful walks, birdlife and fishing … whilst being comfy, this is the perfect place to break up a wildlife-heavy Kenyan safari.
\nFor those travelling to Kenya\u00a0with kids<\/span> – For parents who would like their kids to experience grass-root nature, for those kids interested in the outdoors, this is heaven.
\nWeather<\/span> \u2013 The weather was beautiful, brisk clear mornings, warm days and cool nights.\u00a0 The\u00a0hottest month is usually December, January. The wettest month is\u00a0usually April.
\nWhat to Pack?<\/span> \u2013 Lots of layers asmd lots of changes of clothes for kids!! Shorts & shirts for the day, jumpers, jacket, trousers and jumpers for the evening & early morning \u2026. swimming costumes for the brave … and lots of suncream.
\nPrice<\/span> \u2013<\/span>\u00a0From Kshs8,000 \/ USD80 per person per night, self catering rate. Children under 7 are free. This includes conservancy fees, gillies, guilded walks, camp staff, fishing fees and firewood. If you would like food to be provided, Soames (deliciously yum, yum) can supply the following:<\/p>\n