Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Hotel - Nanyuki

5-star mountain retreat with Africa's only Equator-bisected golf course, set within a wildlife conservancy

Rooms & Grounds

Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club offers 110 rooms, suites, historic cottages, and private villas spread across over 40 hectares of landscaped gardens at the foothills of Mount Kenya. Selected accommodations include fireplaces, private terraces or balconies, and spacious living areas. The property sits within the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, providing direct access to forests and views of the mountain.

Dining Experiences

Guests dine at four outlets including Tusks Restaurant and Terrace, Colobus Restaurant, Zebar, and the Swimming Pool Bar. Signature experiences include Breakfast with the Critically Endangered Mountain Bongos, breakfast on the slopes of Mount Kenya, and open-fire dining beside the Likii River. Gourmet meals use locally sourced ingredients, and the Kid-friendly buffet accommodates families.

Wellness & Activities

The resort has a full-service Riuki Spa with steam room, sauna, fitness center, yoga classes, and an outdoor heated swimming pool. The property features a nine-hole par-three safari golf course - Africa's only golf course bisected by the Equator. Additional activities include horse riding, game drives, fishing, tennis, cycling, and guided walking tours within the conservancy.

Wildlife & Conservation

Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club operates an on-site Animal Rescue Center within the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, where guests can visit rescued wildlife. The property is directly involved in the rewilding of the critically endangered Mountain Bongo, and guests can book a 'Breakfast with the Critically Endangered Mountain Bongos' experience. The conservancy also hosts zebras, waterbucks, colobus monkeys, and a variety of bird species.

Family & Events

The hotel provides a Kids' Club with daily activities from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., pony rides, babysitting services, and indoor/outdoor play equipment. Weddings and events are hosted at exclusive outdoor venues including the Rose Garden and Riverbank, with full meeting and banquet facilities available. The property retains its 1950s architectural design, originally built as a private retreat for actor William Holden.

• Location: Foothills of Mount Kenya, within Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy
• Rooms: 110 rooms, suites, cottages, and private villas with fireplaces and terraces
• Dining: 4 on-site restaurants including Tusks and Colobus, plus signature dining experiences
• Wellness: Riuki Spa with steam room, sauna, fitness center, yoga classes, and outdoor heated pool
• Activities: Nine-hole golf course bisected by the Equator, horse riding, game drives, animal orphanage
• Family: Kids' club, pony rides, baby-sitting, board games, and indoor play area
• Business: Meeting/banquet facilities, business centre, and conference spaces