Eat from the farm. Rest in the forest.

Farm-to-fork

Zero-kilometre cooking.

Vegetables come from the lodge farm, fish from Lake Victoria and everything else from growers around Gem. We cook on LPG, light the dining room with the sun and keep plastic off the table.

The bar and lounge stay open through the evening, and the coffee shop serves Kenyan coffee all day. Tell us about allergies or dietary needs when you book.

A taste of the menu

• Breakfast on the verandaDailyWimbi (finger-millet) porridge, garden fruit, eggs from the farm, sweet potatoes and arrowroots, Kenyan tea or coffee.
• Lake Victoria tilapiaSignatureWet-fried or open-fire whole fish with kuon (ugali) and sautéed greens. A taste of Luo country.
• Osuga, dek & mitoGardenTraditional African leafy greens (nightshade, spider plant, crotalaria) slow-cooked with fresh cream or groundnut.
• Kienyeji chicken stewLocalFree-range chicken from neighbouring farms, simmered with tomatoes and coriander from our beds.
• Bistro garden bowlVegetarianWhatever the farm picked this morning: roasted roots, beans, avocado and herbs.
• Sundowner barEveningCold drinks, Kenyan coffee and tea from the coffee shop, and fresh fruit juices served on the ridge.

Sample menu. Dishes change with the harvest.

Inner restoration

The forest does most of the work.

We restore the land, and we make room for people to restore themselves. No televisions, clean air and the sound of birds from first light.

• Massage & body treatmentsBy arrangementRelaxing full-body and back massage in your cottage or on the deck, using local oils.
• Forest yoga & stretchingMorningsGentle guided sessions under the canopy, suitable for beginners.
• Forest bathing walkGuidedA slow, silent walk through the regenerating forest and tree nursery.
• Digital-detox retreats2–5 nightsWellness stays combining meals from the farm, movement, rest and nature.

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