about us.

Founded by a Swedish-German trio with a deep love for Kenya, we were drawn to Laikipia by its agreeable climate, captivating safaris, and stunning landscapes, escaping the dark winters of Sweden. Driven by a passion for design and a bohemian lifestyle, we wanted to create a sanctuary where guests feel at home amidst Kenya's natural beauty.

Kilima Gardens represents not just beauty but also a commitment to the Kenyan community. By supporting local employment and promoting sustainable tourism, we aim to foster the area's growth and prosperity.

The Kilima Gardens team

  • Richard Muriuki

    Property Manager

  • Wambui Kanja

    Housekeeping Manager

  • A young man in a black chef jacket with the logo 'Kilimo Gardens' stands in a kitchen, smiling and holding a knife over a cutting board.

    Peter Kirimbai

    Chef

  • A man in a green uniform standing outdoors with green trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

    Stephin Ngari

    Head of Security & Maintenance

  • A smiling woman wearing a white polo shirt and an apron with 'KILIMA GARDENS' written on it, standing outdoors in a garden area with green foliage and blue sky with clouds in the background.

    Salome Kiongo

    Housekeeping

  • A smiling woman with braided hair outdoors, wearing a white t-shirt and a light green apron with leather straps, against a background of trees and foliage.

    Sylvia Nekesa Wabuke

    Housekeeping

  • Wanjiku Kabuku

    Wanjiku Kabuku

    Housekeeping

  • Purity Gitonga

    Housekeeping & child care

  • A man stands outdoors in a garden or park, wearing a green uniform with a logo that reads 'KILIM GARDENS.' He has a calm expression and is surrounded by trees with green and autumn-colored leaves.

    Daniel Mutuli

    Security & Maintenance

  • A young man wearing a green uniform with 'KILIMA GARDENS' embroidered on it, standing outdoors with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

    Robert Mumbi

    Security & Maintenance

  • A young man smiling outdoors, wearing a black beanie and a green uniform with 'Kilim Gardens' embroidered on it, with a background of trees and cloudy sky.

    Moses Kanja

    Security & Maintenance

  • A smiling man in a green uniform with 'Kilim Gardens' embroidered on it, standing outdoors with green trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

    Peter Njogo Wamae

    Security & Maintenance

  • A woman smiling outdoors in a garden, wearing a white T-shirt and a light green apron with the name 'Kilima Gardens' embroidered on it, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.

    Mercy Wahome

    Staff Cook

  • A smiling man wearing a green uniform with a logo and text on it, standing outdoors in a field with green trees and a blue sky with white clouds.

    Cyrus Weru

    Gardener

  • A man wearing a khaki shirt and cap standing outdoors with greenery and blue sky with clouds in the background.

    John Kabuchi

    Gardener

  • Johnson Mwai

    Gardener

Founders

  • A smiling woman with long hair wearing a black tank top and yellow floral skirt standing under a decorative flower arch outdoors on a sunny day.

    Isabelle Yu

    Director

    Head of Design

  • A woman smiling while holding onto a floral and leafy vine arch on a porch.

    Yasmin Yu

    Director

    Head of Hospitality

  • A young man with glasses and short brown hair, smiling, wearing a white t-shirt, standing outdoors near a wooden building with a window, and a hanging plant with pink and purple flowers.

    Felix von Heland

    Director

    Head of Construction

External staff

  • A smiling man with a backpack standing in a river in a lush, green forest.

    Eric Mwangi

    Mount Kenya Guide

  • A woman wearing a white medical coat standing behind a table with decorative perfume bottles and a towel.

    Alice Kibari

    Masseuse

  • A person in a white chef uniform and hat making pasta dough on a kitchen countertop.

    Eva Naliaka

    Freelancer chef

Group of five people of diverse backgrounds smiling outside a wooden house, standing behind a heart-shaped floral arrangement on a porch.

Isabelle, Wambui, Yasmin, Richard, and Felix