Nanyuki town is around a 90minute drive from Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages and is our closest town. We’ve been a part of this community for over twenty years now and have watched the town grow from a small, single, dirt through-road with a spattering of shops into what it is today; a busy settlement creating opportunities for local businesses to thrive.
We consider Nanyuki an extension of our home and our team is here almost every week to pick up supplies, take staff to doctors and dentists, run vehicle maintenance and more. We’ve come to love the people of Nanyuki and we’ve especially come to love a special place called The Spinners and Weavers.
Meet the Spinners & Weavers of Nanyuki
Spinners and Weavers was set up by the Nanyuki Presbyterian Church in the 70’s and is a sanctuary for widowed and disadvantaged women seeking refuge and employment. The program has helped over 280 women out of hardship; offering them necessary skills, training and income to support themselves and their families. Many of these women have left to create their own businesses or sister support groups all across the country.
Visiting the Nanyuki Spinners & Weavers
For those who linger a little longer at The Safari Cottages and are interested in learning more about the local communities, meeting the people and supporting them, we offer the chance to head to Nanyuki Town for a morning and visit the Nanyuki Spinners and Weavers. You will learn how they use traditional methods to create, by hand, unique wool rugs and you can support them by making a purchase or by making a donation.
If you’d like to support the Spinners and Weavers woman’s group on your next visit to Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages then let us know and we can arrange a morning out in Nanyuki town for you. As well as a visit to see the ladies you can also wander the local shops or explore one of Kenya’s favourite Mitumba markets where vendors sell second hand clothing and goods in a bustling outdoor bazaar.
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