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Set against the spectacular backdrop of magnificent Mount Kenya, Ol Pejeta Ranch House, in 24,000 acre Sweetwaters Game Reserve, still retains the bygone tradition of Kenya's famous farmhouse hospitality. Its fascinating history started over seventy years ago when Ol Pejeta was originally part of the Maasai homelands.
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A former owner, Lord Delamere, together with his partner Marcus Wickham-Baynton, turned the vast tracts of land into a highly profitable, well-run ranch. Subsequent owners included Christina Onassis' father-in-law, Roussel, and in due course Adnan Khashoggi, who used the ranch house as his private getaway.
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Despite Ol Pejeta's uncompromising luxury, the warmth and friendliness of the host and hostess ensure that the ranch soon feels like "your farm in Africa". Exclusive Ol Pejeta has been restored to its former glory as a traditional farm house. The six elegantly appointed Ivory Class bedrooms all overlook extensive tropical gardens, and chefs delight in creating country-style cuisine from the ranch's abundant home-grown produce.
Game walks escorted by a knowledgeable ranger, game drives and riding safaris ensure that you are constantly aware this is the "real Africa". The reserve boasts a plethora of wildlife - over 400 species of birds, lion, elephant, rhino and cheetah to name just a few. The night game drives, a highlight of any safari, allows sightings of the elusive nocturnal species.
