Nanyuki Kenya-Luxury Good Accommodation in Mt Kenya

Mid Range and Top End

Equator Chalet (Kenyatta Avenue; stwd incl breakfast Ksh 80012001450) this newish place in the center of town gives substantial comfort bang for minimal buck. Rooms surround a busy internal courtyard that open on to two balcony areas and a roof terrace. The doubles have four poster canopy beds and more modern bathrooms.

Sportsmans Arms Hotel (off Laikipia Road; sdtw incl breakfast Ksh 300040004600, four person cottages Ksh 7000) set in landscaped gardens along the road east of town this was once the white settlers main rendezvous and is still popular with tourists and soldiers. The modern single and double rooms have outclassed the older twin rooms, but the cottages are the best. There is a choice for older thatched cottages and stunning modern ones dripping with facilities. The complexes boast a sauna, a gym, a Jacuzzi, tennis, squash, a restaurant and three bars (with table football).

Mt Kenya Safari Club (full board s/d US$270/390, 4-person cottages US$995 ;) originally the homestead of a white settler family, this club was founded in the 1950s by a group including the late actor William Holden. Already one of the flashiest top-class resorts in Kenya, its recently been bought by Fairmount and they have big posh plans. If golf, tennis, croquet, snooker, swimming, fishing, bowls, an art gallery and a private wildlife sanctuary with a head of rare bongo antelopes tickle your fancy, sign right up (through most cost extra).

The views up Mt Kenya are excellent and theres hedge maze that kids will love. Couples should as for the riverside cottages (no more pricey than standard rooms), while the families will love the charming family cottages. Access is from a well-signposted turn-off about 2km south of Nanyuki, from which its 9km along a pave road.

Eating

Youll find that most of Nanyukis best restaurants are attached to hotels.

Sportsmans Arms Hotel (off Laikipia Rd; meals kshs150-450) having Nayukis widest ranging menu, the Sportsmans Arm has long been heralded as the towns top restaurant. After having one of their curries, we wont argue.

Ibis Hotel (Lumumba Rd; meals kshs70-240) Steaks are the Ibis claim to fame, though most meals are equally pleasing.

Equator Chalet (Kenyatta Ave; meals kshs100-200) the marinated chicken with garlic butter, herbs and roast potatoes hits the sport. Its a pleasant place for a meal.

Camcorner (Kenyatta Ave; meals kshs60-260) a delightful oddity serving up the usual stews and steak, as well as fiery curries and a selection of camel products (including camel biltong jerky).

Mariana Grill a restaurant (Kenyatta Ave; meals kshs90-350) sit on the roof top and delve into a burger or steak. The pizzas are tasty but embarrassingly small. Cape Chestnut (off Kenyatta Ave; Mon-sat) this is an excellent coffee garden and snack place catering mostly for white farmers, experts and tourists. Its off Kenyatta Ave, 1km south of town.

Horses Mouth Pub (Haile Sellasie rd; meals kshs150-400) this place near Cape Chestnut caters for similar clientele. Mountain Rock Caf (Haile Sellasie rd; meals kshs60-200) popular with locals, this is a good place for cheap Kenyan fare.

Rongmatt Supermarket (Kenyatta Ave) a decent supermarket where trekkers can stock up.

Drinking and Entertainment

The eateries Cape Chestnut and Horses Mouth Pub are pleasant places to enjoy a daylight beer, while in the evening the rooftop of Marina Grill and Restaurant is a good choice.

The Buccaneer Club (Laikipia Rd; Wed & Sat evenings) may look like a UFO, but its Disco is nothing out of this world.

Shopping in Nanyuki Kenya

There are a number of souvenir stalls and shops around town, catering mostly to the British army if you have gear to swap; this is the place to do it.

Nanyuki Spinners & Weavers (Laikipia Rd) for something less tacky, try this womans craft cooperative that specializes in woven woolen goods. The product and pattern design is high quality and is cheaper than the same work in Nairobi.

Getting to Nanyuki Kenya and Away

Air Kenya (Safari link) fly daily from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to Nanyuki. A return trip on Airkenya/Safarilink costs US$130/149, while one-way fares from northbound and southbound flights are US$60/70 and US$80/90 respectively.

There are daily buses and matatus to Nyeri (Kshs100, one hour), Isiolo (kshs150, 11/2 hours), Meru (kshs120, 11/2 hours) and Nairobi (Ksh 350, three hours).

Robert is a tour consultant with landmark safaris in Kenya. Click here to plan your Naro Moru Kenya vacation http://www.landmarksafaris.com/planner/?refferer=ezinearticles

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