Shimei House is a private guest house located in the magnificent Ngong Hills, a 30 minute drive from the Nairobi City Centre, 45 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. With spectacular views of Ngong Hills, this six bedroomed house can accomodate up to twelve people, and is ideal for small parties. Our professional staff also caters for all types of intimate functions such as team buildings, bridal showers, theme parties, etc.

The rooms include three shared, two self contained and a presidential suite. The house has full-time housekeeping with laundry services, along with house chef and transportation. Shimei House offers free pick ups to and from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for its international visitors, and a business centre is also available with phone, fax and internet services.

A luxurious and spacious mansion, Shimei House is a unique blend of African and 21st century aesthetics, with its themed bedrooms and design. In addition, the house hosts a revolving selection of fine art from some of Africa’s leading artistes, many of which are available for purchase. Combined with the beautiful and serene, semi-rural environment of Ngong Hills, it is an ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi. Being just a five minute drive to Karen Shopping Centre, fifteen minutes to the Nakumatt Junction Shopping Mall, Shimei House is yet not too far for its guests to benefit from all the urban amenities of the capital city.

Shimei House also offers day excursions within the Nairobi area; The National Museum and Snake Park, Ngong Hills hike, The Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, Maasai Market, Kazuri Bead making factory tour, Olepolos picnic site, Kitengela Glass making factory, Shalom Hills picnic site. Overnight tours and trips to other destinations, such as The Aberdares and The Maasai Mara, can also be arranged via our partners.

For further information on tariffs and bookings please contact us.

“ Ngong Hill’s premiere Bed and Breakfast – with breathtaking views, Shimei House is a home away from home for the curious traveler in pursuit of homey accommodation in the countryside, yet close to the amenities of Nairobi”