Inspired by vintage British horse-drawn caravans of yesteryear, these huts in Nanyuki are certainly one of a kind. PHOTOGRAPHS: BRIAN SIAMBI Finally, the Nomad team arrives in Nanyuki after a couple of days up in the mountains. To electricity and hot showers
Ami Doshi Shah revisits the interesting history of one of Kenya’s oldest hotels, Mt Kenya Safari Club, which was once an exclusive playground for Hollywood’s rich. In 1959, Hollywood actor- William Holden, infamous oil and property tycoon- Ray Ryan and Swiss
Shepherd Huts Nanyuki, Kenya These British-inspired raised wooden huts are probably the quirkiest motel-style accommodation in the entire country. An ideal stopover if you are passing through Nanyuki for a spot of business, this is one for anyone who loves a charming,
OVERVIEW I could spend the rest of my life rocking in a chair to the music of chirping birds at the back of Garden Lodge and looking at the Timau riverbed below. Garden Lodge is a gorgeous, rustic cabin located in
Sutton Hoo Nanyuki, Kenya Sutton Hoo is an English-style country house transplanted onto the Kenyan countryside at the foot of Mt Kenya, offering classic comfort. Think comfortable beds with thick duvets, formal sitting room, and a large kitchen. Price Ksh 12,500 for a double
VIPINGO RIDGE’S BEACH RESTAURANT Dine at Vipingo’s private beach which is set on the secluded Kuruwitu Marine Park a few kilometres outside the property’s main gate. Shaded under frangipani and palm trees, sit at one of the wooden tables with a
Just under three hours’ drive from Nairobi, the town of Nanyuki feels like it’s on the brink of taking off. Popular for its proximity to Mt Kenya, and a gateway to northern Kenya, this former sleepy backwater is poised to
Want to take the kids on safari? Not everyone is geared up for your little darlings, but some just revel in it. Here, we profile five of the best upcountry holiday spots for children in Kenya. Ol Pejeta, Nanyuki This private conservancy
Kenya is brimming with places an easy drive away, and having friends in town was the perfect excuse to bring our twins north to Nanyuki. The roads are paved, and, on a good day, one can get there in less