Accommodation
Our preferred accommodation included in the price of the group training camps.
Ideally located in between beautiful running routes, at a short walking distance from Iten town centre, Tahri Athletic Center is a modern training camp opened since 2016 and equipped with all what amateur and professional runners need for a perfect and enjoyable stay in the Home of Champions of Kenya.
About the T.A.C. owner, Bob Tahri
The Athletic Center is owned by Bob Tahri, a retired middle-distance and lond-distance runner of Algerian origins who competed internationally for France.
He has won several medals at major international championships such as the World Championships, European Championships and the European Indoor Championships. He retired after running 3000 meters at the 2016 IAAF Diamond League meeting in Paris.
Services
Full board – 4 meals per day
Comfortable double and single rooms, gym, TV lounge and relaxing area, dining room, lovely garden, free Wi-Fi, Massage and physioteraphy services available
Price: $$$
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simple and authentic environment, highly recommended for the very good conditions and comfort of the new buildings, cleanliness of the rooms and facilities, home made local food and healthy diet, warm welcome by the whole staff, led by the French manager Julian Ranc, available any time to meet the requests of his guests.
HOB HOUSE (Nairobi)
Enjoy a stay in Nairobi either before or after your running camp in Iten!
We have partnered with Mr. Peter Aburi and his wife Kelly, owner of our mostly recommended accommodation in Nairobi, a charming Guesthouse situated 15 minutes away from the busy town centre, to give all our guests the chance to enjoy a night or a short stay in the capital city of Kenya, either before or after your training camp in Iten.
In short
Hob House offers you a beautiful home away from home with great hospitality and the best breakfast in town! (Highly rated on TripAdvisor) Bedrooms are en-suite. Nested in a secure neighbourhood, away from busy Nairobi. Fiber-optic internet connection is a plus.
More about Hob House
Hob House is is the perfect place to come for relaxation after exploring the city’s busy life. Each bedroom is individually designed to European standards and decorated with great taste. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. The kitchen is staffed with Kenyan cooks who are knowledgeable in European cooking as well as many African dishes.
Hob House is an experience that one can never forget as you travel to East Africa. ‘Hob’ means love on Arabic means and this is what we hope you will feel when you step inside the house.
Price: $$$
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beautiful landscaped garden for relaxation and meditation, safe and quiet walking routes in the surrounding area, only 10 minutes drive to Karura Forest, ideal for hiking , and 10 minutes drive from three major shopping centres.
Available excursions
Nairobi National Park is 25 minutes drive away where the guest(s) can enjoy watching the wildlife. There is mini-bus with a driver available to ensure the guests have transport at their convenience which has daily and weekly charges. We also have reliable Taxi drivers to call whenever necessary.
The Staff
Hob house owners Kelly and Peter believe in capacity building of local youth and share 20% of room rates charged to train and empower the four staff members at Hob House.