First reported here some months ago, when Marasa Kenya launched their modernization and upgrade programme for their three Kenyan properties, the work is ongoing now and expected to be finalized by Easter 2012.

The Aberdare Country Club’s 9 hole golf course too is undergoing work to improve the standards of playing and the introduction of ‘golf carts’ will make it easier to cover the at times significant elevation differences from one hole to the next. Horse riding too is being re-introduced with new stables under construction, giving clients wider options of what to do during an extended stay at the Aberdare Country Club.

The owners did mention that it was their absolute desire to enhance the flair of the former ‘colonial’ country side residence while retaining the distinct feel visitors immediately have when driving up to the main building, something which helped make the club a success with visitors from overseas and from within Kenya and the wider region.

An advance ‘peep’ into what the ‘new rooms’ are likely to be transformed to was also obtained while in Kenya, promising comfort and style for the ‘new look’ Aberdare Country Club when work has been completed.

Sister properties The Ark and the Mara Leisure Camp too are undergoing a similar transformation and as and when nearing completion, expect updates and more pictures from ‘on site’ right here. Watch this space.

By Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Thome