| What's
On At Whistling Thorns?
People come to Whistling Thorns to enjoy Peace & Quiet, the Views and the Space.
They come to Relax & have a Swim, Watch the Scenery and spot the Game Whilst enjoying
a Drink or a Home Cooked Meal...
The Kitchen is open from 08.00hrs to 20.00hrs every day. The kitchen
staff are proud to prepare excellent meals for you. In addition
to the Menu look at the Notice Board for Specials! The Swimming
pool is open daily from 09.00 to 18.00hrs. Use is free for clients
having meals & staying overnight. The charges are 200/-. We
do have costumes and towels for hire if you forgot to bring them:
50/- each.
Horse riding: (for experienced riders only!
1200/- per hour) You are being accompanied by Tanui the Syce: you have a good
chance to see zebras, gazelles and perhaps giraffes. We can do Pony Rides for
youngsters on request at 200/- per ride. Walks:
you can go for walks on your own in the surrounding area - this is open savannah
grassland and you cant get lost. Apart from seeing gazelles & zebras you will
certainly see the Masai and their cattle. The
people here are very welcoming, please respect the local community. If you would
like to have a guide, Emmanuel a local Masai can accompany you on your walk. He
charges 500/- and will show you round informing you of the people, and environment
you are walking though. Your walk will be 2 to 3 hrs (or longer if your want.
Bird
Watching: the immediate grounds of Whistling Thorns host a large variety
of birds which can easily be spotted. Pampering for Total Relaxation: On request
Lillian can do full body massage (1500/- per hour), manicure/pedicure (650/-)
or facials. Golf
Driving Range: to Practice your Swing, or Vent your Frustration - 50/-
for 20 balls, and bring your club. (Or you can hire clubs here at 100/-: breakages
have to be paid for!). Playground:
there is a Playground with a Tree House and Swings for Children, and of course
there is ample of open space to run around, kick a ball and play netball. On Sundays
Tony and his team are here with Kiddy Cars & Playstations (200/-) to occupy the
youngsters. There is a bouncing Castle (50/- per child) and Ponyrides (200/-)
Camping Site: If you bring
your own equipment the charges are 400/- p.p. per night. We can
also put a tent up for you and provide a mattress (you bring your
bedding) and the charge is 550/- p.p. per night.
Flying:
If you would like to fly over the area and Whistling Thorns, Neil can take
you in a small plane for 1 hour 15000/- per flight (max. 2 people) and this includes
the transfer to and from Wilson's. Please note that this needs booking as weekends
are busy.
Gift
Vouchers: Whistling Thorns offers Gift Vouchers for
5000/- B&B for 2 people, for that special surprise! [ Staff Parties,
Birthday Parties, Nyama Choma Eating Sessions, Team Building &
Meetings, Information on Food Charges for groups under PARTIES
on our website.
Retreats & Group Bookings (we have a maximum of 18 beds in 9 rooms), please see
our information on rates for Group Bookings on our Web Site has all the up to
date information: www.whistlingthorns.com
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US! Thank
you for visiting Whistling Thorns - we hope to see you again soon, Mike and Marie
Louise |