A Kenya highlands holiday
A comfortable base in Ol Kalou, private-chef meals and the option to plan outings towards the Aberdares and Rift Valley lakes.
Plan a holiday →Highland Stays, Residencies & Retreats
Ol Kalou, Kenya · Aberdare region
Your place in
the Kenyan highlands.
Stay in Ol Kalou, in Kenya’s Aberdare region. Come for a holiday, a focused residency or time away with your team—with private-chef meals, welcoming shared spaces and room to slow down.
Private-chef meals includedRooms, library & rooftopOl Kalou · Aberdare region
Let’s plan your stay
Where will your Kenya trip take you?
Share a few details to start an availability enquiry. Flexible dates are welcome.
Grand Burnham Hut
Come for Kenya. Settle into the highlands.
Holidays · Academic residencies · Remote work · Team retreats
Grand Burnham Hut welcomes travellers as well as researchers, educators and visiting teams. Enjoy meals around the shared table, read in the private library and make time for the countryside. Ask about a short visit or a longer stay.
Explore academic residenciesFind your kind of stay
Time away, with a purpose of your own.
A longer stay
Bring a project, take a sabbatical or ask about working remotely, with room and rooftop workspaces, a library and 5G Wi-Fi.
Explore longer stays →A residency or team retreat
Make space for study, writing, research or a meeting with colleagues. Ask about room allocations and conference-room arrangements.
Explore residencies & retreats →Scholarships
Accommodation scholarships are available. Tell us about your project, preferred dates and the support you need.
Your written award confirms what is covered. Meals, laundry, safari experiences and transfers are included only if specified.
Life at the Hut
Make yourself at home.
A breath of fresh highland air
The rooftop
Take your morning coffee up to the rooftop and enjoy the fresh air and views towards the Aberdares. Stay a little longer with a book or your notes.
A breath of fresh air
Good food. Unhurried conversation.
The shared table
Join us for meals prepared by our private chef. There is time to enjoy your food, hear about someone else’s day and feel at home around the table.
Come hungry. Stay awhile.A warm welcome awaits
The main hall
Leave your bags, settle into a comfortable seat and let us welcome you. The main hall is a lovely place for afternoon tea or a chat before dinner.
Make yourself at home
The private library
Settle in with your next idea.
Spend a quiet morning with a book or bring your notes to the shared study table. There is room to concentrate, with good company close by.
Step away from the desk when you need a break, then return to your work at your own pace.
Find your place in the libraryYour highland home
Stay close to your work.
Make room for life.
A private room, shared meals and time to enjoy the countryside. Come for a short academic retreat or settle in for a longer residency.
Work from your room, spend an afternoon in the private library or meet your colleagues on the rooftop. We have 5G Wi-Fi and a conference room for group sessions.
Find your room
Your time here
What will bring you here?
Your own project
Give your research, analysis or writing the time it deserves. Plan your days around your project, with meals and laundry taken care of.
Independent residencies →Time with colleagues
Spend a few days together working through ideas, holding seminars or planning the next stage of a shared project.
University & group stays →Beyond the desk
Put your work aside for a while and explore the highlands. Talk to us about local walks and optional safari experiences, quoted separately.
Explore Kenya →Student residencies
Space to study. A stay within reach.
Introductory student rates for 30 nights, with meals included. Choose shared accommodation or a room of your own.
Shared Twin Room
US$599
Per person · 30 nights · two sharing
Share a room with another resident, with separate beds. Twin-room availability and room-sharing arrangements are confirmed before booking.
Request availabilityPrivate room
US$899
One guest · 30 nights · private room
A room of your own, with a workspace for reading, writing and research.
Request availabilityDeluxe Suite
US$1,199
One guest · 30 nights · private suite
A deluxe suite for your residency, with meals and everyday essentials included.
Request availabilityAll three student options include three daily meals prepared by our private chef, weekly laundry, 5G Wi-Fi, and access to the library and room and rooftop workspaces.
Prices are in US dollars. Airport transfers and safaris are optional and charged separately. Shared-room pricing is per person, not per room. Your written quote confirms availability, the total payable, taxes and any extras. Ask about shorter stays, university groups and conference-room use.
Come and stay
Tell us what you’re planning.
Tell us when you would like to visit Kenya, how many people are travelling and what you hope to do. We’ll help you choose a room and plan your time here.
Plan your stay