Quiet getaway from the city. Very attentive and kind staff. Rooms look very well taken care of and the family cottages are very spacious. Kids can safely run around and play with the bikes, table tennis, bouncy castle etc. Joshua from the bicycle rental gave us a great cycle tour. The food is excellent - Kudos to the chefs! We will certainly come back for a weekend! ❤️

A traditionally styled lodge off Mombasa Road next to Small World. Its located within the The Swara Plains Wildlife Conservancy. It's easy to get lost if you follow Google Maps. So just try and locate Small World and then call the lodge or ask for directions from Small World. The turning off Mombasa road is very steep and challenging to exit. The road to the lodge itself is okay and any vehicle can pass it during rainy or dry weather season. There's an abundance of wildlife at the Conservancy such as Wilderbeest, Ostrich, Antelopes, Warthogs, Zebra among others. Be sure to practice general wildlife park safety measures. The lodge welcomes you with an inviting and majestic entrance that flows into a courtyard with a variety of gaming options (football, volleyball,trampoline, pool, table tennis, darts, archery, bicycle riding, and more) curio shop and restaurant. Some of the games are free as a complimentary if you take a meal at the restaurant. There's a pool, but it's very small. You can enjoy a bonfire in the evenings at their fire pit. Conference facilities are available for those travelling for business purposes. They have several accommodation facilities and a bar area. The accommodation cabins are quite basic and built in a very cheap manner with thatched roofs and wood finishings. It's best suited for the traveller not looking for luxury. The place is quite dry in September / October and can get windy because it is located on a flat plain though well wooded with surrounding acacia trees. Remember to carry some warm clothes. Food is well done, however the menu has no prices which is quite odd. You have to consult the waiter on pricing. Their meals are priced at KES 2,100 for residents for a 3 course meal. If you want other options consult your waiter. There's meat barbecue options on weekends too but you have to ask the waiters for details. The drinks menu though, has prices. It is a small facility. Staff are nice and friendly. The sunsets are spectacular. You can enjoy a game drive with a guide at only KES 1,000 if you use your own vehicle. Be careful when leaving especially in the evenings because the directional signage faces visitors who are arriving at the facility and it doesn't face those leaving the facility. There's a chance you could get lost if you're leaving in the dark.

I loved their services, they are prompt, their rooms are good, they have a big playing ground for kids. I love the fact that one can do a game drive while inside the facility. We spotted giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, warthogs. The only thing we felt needs an upgrade is their swimming pool, given the hot weather conditions in Athi River, a bigger pool would do. The current one is small but with an infinity view that could be maintained for babies…

Nice place with individual rooms in log cabins. Child friendly, lots of activities to indulge in. Professional archery, pool table, darts and a swimming pool that needs some deep cleaning. The staff service was on point and also tried their best to cater for vegetarians.

The conservancy itself is nothing special but the lodge is lovely. Our triple room was super spacious with a nice veranda and the service/food are top! Lots of kids activities which is great for families with kids. And price is very reasonable.

This place needs a proper clean up and style up...flies is a main part of ur stay...premise is dilapidated...buffet is absolutely rubbish...three different style potatoes seriously u lack culinary experience...everyone dished and u eat 2-3 bites and u totally disappointed...the rooms needs a proper cleaning ur price is ridiculous...ur swimming pool for is for kids and not even clean...ur place is unkept...definitely a no go...don't even waste ur time...

The best lodge I have ever been privileged enough to stay at. Gorgeous building, and it only gets more breathtaking when you walk in. High quality and spacious rooms, and high quality service. The staff was incredibly helpful, and the amenities were great. A great place for team building, family day out and also when one need to run from the busy city life.. Good sporting amenities for kids and grown ups. Great scenery with roaming wildlife as one drives in,

An awesome place, such a nice ambience, plenty of things to do both for adults and kids. A great chance to mingle with nature. A tranquil place. I enjoyed playing darts 🎯‼️ Definitely, a must visit.

This was one of the best overnight family trips we have done. Fully attentive staff and lots of kids activities. Allows parents to really enjoy time away with some beautiful scenery and excellent food! For the price the rooms are 5 star and everything else. Really well organised venue inside a game reserve full of wild animals. So unique.

This could be a fabulous place, if it got better service and more professional staff. Lots of small detains amiss, kids biking in restaurant, food mediocre, nice menu but many listed not available, asked for late departure.. not granted even if only two houses occupied..

From the start, we had the opportunity to observe exotic wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, and antelopes, making it an ideal spot for wildlife enthusiasts. Seated at the gazebo, be prepared for a brisk evening breeze, so dress warmly. The dining options include a la carte or buffet; for budget-conscious visitors, the buffet is recommended—self-service with generous portions. Keep in mind that beverages come with a hefty price tag. Unfortunately, we didn't explore the rooms, so details about them are unavailable.

You go through a a game reserve to access it with a chance to sight several animal types, mainly browsers. Has a rusty country lodge appearance so do jot expect a refined town or beach hotel look.

It's incredibly serene yet so close to the city. Absolutely loved the food and the friendly, always ready to help staff.

The service was extremely slow and very unprofessional. The food was just okay, No wow factor! Please note that the pool is very small and only suitable for kids. The rooms are okay but not worth the price according to me and the waiters need to undergo more training! Most of them were clueless on all our enquiries and also the receptionist kept giving us contradicting information! Two stars for the few animals we saw on our way to and from the lodge

Paint your own painting here, and make it as an unique souvenir of your Kenya's safari. 🖼️ Mr. Willys is a friendly tutor, and he will teach you to paint anything you want even you've never painted before. This painting is what I painted for the first time in my life. He'll only come to the resort during weekend. So make a plan to visit here, enjoy your time and paint what you like.😛 You will see a bridge without river in here, because January is a dry season in Athi River. How interesting it is! You also can see Monkey, Giraffe, Zebra, Swara, ostrich and more lovely animals here for free!🦒 It's a much more amazing experience than you taking 4 hours car and paying $70 dollars entrance fee for Amboseli national park.🥰

A little eclectic charming safari lodge in beautiful Swara wildlife conservancy. It's only a 40 minute drive from Nairobi and yet once there it feels like you are in the middle of nowhere. Loved it

Located conveniently in a conservation area, the rooms are spacious and warm. Hospitality is nice, with friendly staff from the community. Nice place to unwind with the sounds of nature and minimal city life .

My family and I enjoyed our time at Swara Acacia. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Our daughter had a wonderful time on the play area, the minders were very nice to her especially being extremely shy. They made a lot of effort to ensure she felt comfortable, she didn't want to leave the playground. At night they gave us warm milk for the toddler which was such a nice gesture. The food was excellent. Had the best chocolate fudge cake I've ever tasted, unfortunately I was too stuffed from dinner to get more slices. The mbuzi choma was really good too. My daughter couldn't stop asking for the fresh passion juice. We enjoyed learning archery, and also playing table tennis. The variety of activities is excellent. They also made a lovely birthday cake for my husband's birthday and celebrated with us in the most cheerful fashion. We truly enjoyed our time there.

A fantastic place to get away from the hustler and bustle of Nairobi. Great food, rooms and atmosphere. It is worth a visit for anyone who wants to see a bit of wildlife and is looking for a place to relax. This was a great location for our teams conference.

The place was awesome..however the service wasn't as good..there were abit of delays.. I personally didn't like the food so much...it was not all that..just averagely good... I loved the ambience and the in House games..it's a good spot where parents can comfortably chill as the children play.. I would however advise management to maybe add a few more game varieties for the kids...

The entrance is quite a distance from the main road. Own means is recommended as no Uber is available. The place is serene. Peaceful and so full of nature. There's a gym. It's a perfect staycation within the city. Approx 1 hour drive from Nairobi.

It's a hidden gem. The service and the food was on point. Eric made sure we were enjoying every moment. Ann at the spa was friendly, helpful and very professional. We will definitely be back!

Swara Acacia Lodge is a private gateway with beautiful scenery and wild animals. They offer game drive and excellent food.I'd recommend it for couples who need a spontaneous out of town relaxing experience.

Lovely getaway. Lots of wildlife enroute. The fire pit in the evening is fun. Fair prices with full chicken & fries @2500 and local beers @350 with lots of free activities including pool table, swimming, archery, kids bikes etc Its a great place for a quite family outing, a honeymoon or simply to reenergize.

Happy to have them as my clients. Lovely and gorgeous place, amazing food, nature at it's finest! Simply gorgeous. Can't wait to try out dinner in the wild kinda experience!