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There are places you
visit.
and there are places that
stay with you.
There are places you visit.
and there are places that stay with you.
Welcome to Bonsai Villas
In the heart of Nairobi’s leafy Gigiri, Bonsai Villas offer a warm and welcoming place to pause, settle in and experience Kenya at your own pace.
Whether you’re travelling for business, beginning an African adventure, gathering with family or simply looking for somewhere that feels a little more like home, there’s room for you here.
YOUR HOME IN NAIROBI
Three Villas • Beautiful Gardens • True Kenyan Hospitality
STAY A WHILE
Beautiful Gardens
Read a book • Watch the birdlife
Slow Mornings
Have a coffee • Meditate
Pole pole ndio mwendo
Slowly • slowly is the way to go
Discover Kenya
Browse • Plan • Explore
A WELCOME FROM
DUNCAN
It is a true pleasure to welcome you to our home here in Kenya. My hope is that you’ll find more than a comfortable place to stay. I hope you’ll find peace, genuine hospitality and moments that stay with you long after your journey continues.
Duncan Muriuki
It's often the little things we remember.
The Bonsai Journal
Stories from Kenya and beyond - Welcome to our little corner of the journey.
Here we share the places that inspire us, the people who make Kenya special, the flavours worth discovering and the stories that stay with you long after you’ve gone home. Take your time. Wander through. Perhaps you’ll find somewhere you’d like to visit, something you’d like to taste, or a little inspiration for your own African adventure.
And if you discover something you love, come and share it with us.
Karibu — you’re always welcome here.
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