After spending weeks caught up in work and everyday responsibilities, my partner and I finally deccided that we needed sometimes away from everything. We weren’t looking for a packed itineraryor a holiday where we had to rush from one destination to the other. All we hasd to do was get somewhere beautiful where we can relax and enjoy each others company and have a few days to ourselves. That i s how we ended up staying at Sawela Lodges in Naivasha. The drive from Nairobi already felt like the beginning of our little escape. As we moved through the Great Rift Valley the scenery outside the car became more beautiful and we gradually left the noise and pressure of the city behind. By the time we arrived at the lodge both of us were already in a complete different mood. Our first impression was how peaceful everything felt. The expansive grounds, greenery and open spaces immediately gave us the feeling that we had chosen the right place. We checked in settled into our room and almost instantly forgot about the busy schedules that we had left behind.
Our Room Became Our Little Retreat
After travelling the first thing that we wanted was somewhere comfortable to rest and our room gave us the exact thing that we were lookin for. It was a lovely space to return to afterspending time exploring Naivasha.We appreciated the comfortable surroundings and the privacy that they gave us especially because this trip was really about spending time together withiout the distraction of our normal routines.
Some mornings we didn’t feel like rushing out of bed. We simply enjoyed being together talking absolutely everything and nothing at the same time. We had our coffee slowly, made plans for the day and ocassionally changed those plans completely because one of us suggested that we should just relax a little longer. Those moments might sound ordinary but were exactly what we had travelled for.
Later in the day we emjoyed walking around the property taking in the greenery and finding quiet places where we could sit together. We took photographs, laughed at silly things and enjoyed the kind of conversation that are sometimes difficult to have when life gets too busy. It was so nice for us bearing in mind that we had no where that wer weer rushing to go.
Naivasha Gave Us Plenty Of Reasons to Leave the Lodge
As much as we enjoyed staying at Sawela we could not resist the urge to visit Naivasha without seeing the beauty surrounding it. One of our favourite experiences was getting onto Lake Naivasha. Being on the water together gave us a completely different perspective of the area. We watched birds flying aross the lake and admired the scenery around us and kept our eyes open for hippos.
There was something particularly romantic about siting besides each other on the boat surrounded by the calmness of the lake. For a while it felt like the rest of the world had dissapeared. We also enjoyed exploring natural attractions around Naivasha. The area offer plenty of opportunities for couples who enjoy being outdoors, from naturte walks to wildlife experiences and visits to nearby attractions.
What we loved most was that we didn’t have to plan every minute of our holiday. One day could be adventurous while the nest could be spent relaxing at the lodge. We could decide what we wanted to do depending on our moods. This was the flexibility that made our trip feel so comfortable and effortless.
Simple Moments Became Our Favourite Moments
Looking back some of our best memories from Sawela weren’t necesarily the big actvities. They were the small moments that we shared in between that made it an unforgettable experience. We enjoyed sitting together in the evening talking about the day and laughing about the little things that had happened. Sometimes we simply walked around the property side by side without any particular destination in mind. There was also somehting special about watching the sunset together. We could find a comfortable spot sit close to each other and watch the sky slowly change as the day came to an end.
Those moments gave us the opportunityto reconnect in a way that everyday life doesn’t a;ways allows. The atmosphere at Sawela made everything very easy fior us. We didn’t feel pressured to constantly entertain oursleves, we could simply enjoy being together.
For couples, I think this is one of the greatest advantages of being in such a destination. You do not always need to have an elaborate romantic experience. Sometimes having the time and spacce to talk, relax, laugh and enjoy each others presence is just more than enough.
Final Thoughts
Leaving Sawela Lodges wasn’t easy for either of us. We had arrived needing a break and by the time we were preparing to leave we both felt refreshed and much more connected. Our stay gave us a beautiful combination of adventure and relaxation. We enjoyed exploring Lake Niavasha spending time outdoors, trying different actviities and discovering the areas natural beauty. At the same time we had plenty of opportunities to slow down and simply enjoy each others company.
I would definately recommend Sawela Lodges to couples looking for a romantic getaway in Naivasha. Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, planning a weekend getawaywith your partner or simply looking for an excuse to escape the city together, I think that this is the right place for you to be and have an unforgetable experience.
