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Nanyuki – Mountains

Mountains · No. 19 in Kenya

Boutique hotels in Nanyuki

Nanyuki is a frontier town on the equator at the foot of Mount Kenya, the gateway to Laikipia's conservancies.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in Nanyuki

Nanyuki straddles the equator at about 6,400 feet, a market and garrison town with views of Mount Kenya's peaks on clear mornings. It is the jumping-off point for Ol Pejeta, Lewa, Borana and the Laikipia ranches, and its cafés, craft shops and markets make it a pleasant stop. Climbing routes up the mountain also start nearby.

Where to stay

Cottages and guesthouses around town are a good base for exploring the mountain and the conservancies.

Good to know

Nanyuki has an airstrip with daily flights from Nairobi. Evenings are chilly; pack a warm layer.

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Questions about Nanyuki

How many boutique hotels are there in Nanyuki?

We list 2 boutique hotels in Nanyuki, including Le Rustique and Podocarpus Cottages.