Pazuri Homes
Pazuri Homes property

Our Story

Born from a love of
this land

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A retreat built on roots

Pazuri Homes sits on land that has been in our family for generations — in Gathoge, a quiet corner of Kirinyaga County where the air carries the scent of cedar and freshly turned earth.

The name Pazuri comes from the Swahili word for "beautiful" — and that's the only word that captures what you see when you look out over the highland forest toward the silhouette of Mount Kenya at dusk.

We built Pazuri Homes because we wanted to share what we've always known: that this place heals. The stillness, the cold mountain air at night, the sound of rain on the cedar roof — these are things Nairobi cannot give you. We can.

Every room, every bonfire evening is designed to feel less like a hotel stay and more like coming home — to a home that is impossibly beautiful.

The People Behind Pazuri

Meet our team

Every guest is welcomed by a team that cares deeply about your experience — warm, attentive, and rooted in Kirinyaga hospitality.

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What we believe in

Nature First

Every design decision honours the landscape. We build with the forest, not against it.

Personal Service

This is a family-run home, not a hotel. You'll feel the difference from the moment you arrive.

Rooted in Kirinyaga

We celebrate the culture, cuisine, and spirit of Kirinyaga County — Kenya's coffee heartland.

Timeless Pace

No agendas. No schedules. Just the rhythm of the mountain, the forest, and you.

Getting Here

Gathoge, Kirinyaga County

The drive from Nairobi is part of the experience — highlands rising, the city falling away behind you.

Driving Directions from Nairobi

  1. 1Take Thika Superhighway (A2) from Nairobi CBD heading north-east towards Thika town (~45 min).
  2. 2At Makutano junction past Thika, take the Sagana/Karatina highway (A2). Continue through Kenol and Makutano.
  3. 3At Sagana town, turn right towards Kerugoya/Kutus (Kirinyaga County). Follow the B6 highway.
  4. 4Drive through Kerugoya town centre, continue past Kutus, and follow signs towards Gathoge.
  5. 5Pazuri Homes is located off the main road in Gathoge. Look for our signage or call us when you are near and we will guide you to the gate.

From Nairobi CBD

~2.5 hours

From Kerugoya

~30 min

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Pazuri Homes BnB — FC2H+3RH, Gathoge, Mururi, Kirinyaga County