Gusii Culture: A Guide for Hotel Guests

<p>The Gusii (also called Abagusii) are the Bantu-speaking people of the Kisii and Nyamira counties. They are known across Africa for the world-famous Kisii soapstone — a soft, pale stone carved into intricate sculptures that are exported to galleries and collectors worldwide.</p><p>During your stay, we can arrange a guided visit to the Tabaka soapstone quarries and carving workshops, just 25 km from the hotel. Watching artisans transform rough stone into delicate animals, people, and abstract forms by hand is genuinely moving.</p><p>Our in-room guide includes a Gusii phrasebook, a history of the region, and recommendations for local experiences curated by our team. Pick it up at the front desk.</p>