Mount Kenya Safari Club

High on the slopes of Africa's second highest mountain, The Mount Kenya Safari Club straddles the Equator in a glory of luxurious cottages and elegant buildings set amid manicured lawns and decorative ponds

Sited on the lush lower slopes of Mount Kenya at Nanyuki, the Mount Kenya Safari Club offers a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Set in manicured lawns, ornamental ponds, flowerbeds, this famous retreat exudes quiet elegance against a dramatic backdrop.

Activities
Wildlife Game Drives Safari Walking Country Lodge Fishing Conference Facility Birding Cuisine Spa Day Tour Swimming Pool Child Friendly Price Range - East Africa: $150 to $249

Attractions
Wildlife within the forests below the park boundary includes elephant, buffalo, lion, several species of antelope including the rare bongo and occasionally the melanistic forms of both the leopard and the serval. Much of this wildlife can be seen from the safety of the Mountain Lodge, which lies just inside the forest on the south side of the mountain. Mountain climbers should appreciate the need for acclimatisation over several days before attempting the high peaks. Naro Moru River Lodge specialises in assisting climbers with guides, porters and equipment

Facilities
Mount Kenya has a total of 144 rooms, comprising two villas, 13 riverside and 12 William Holden cottages, eight garden suites and clubrooms and studio suites. All rooms have a private bathroom with shower, telephone and log fireplace. The luxury villas, William Holden cottages and the presidential suite each have a large sitting room. Most rooms also have a private veranda overlooking the majestic Mount Kenya. There is a choice of two restaurants, the Mawingo and the Kirinyaga. There are also two bars, the Zebra Bar and the Trophy Lounge that has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and is the ideal setting for cocktail parties.

Additional Information
The 24,000-acre Sweetwater’s Game Reserve is teeming with a wide variety of wildlife and there is an enormous range of other sightseeing activities for visitors. These include bird walks, half or full day game viewing safaris and half or full day trips to challenge Mount Kenya's rugged slopes.