Set at the base of Africa’s second-highest peak, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club feels as elite as it did in its 1960s heyday. Movie idol William Holden founded the club so friends like Ernest Hemingway and Winston Churchill could escape their worldly cares. Escape yours on 100 landscaped acres with stunning rose gardens, tranquil pools and croquet lawns. Visit the animal orphanage next door, and explore the surrounding reserve on mountain bike or horseback. Expect to be lavished with attention, treated to elegant repasts and cosseted in your royally decorated guestroom with fireplace.
The Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club offers luxury accomodation in Nanyuki, Kenya. A magnificent view to behold, the prestigious main structure reflects the 1950’s colonial architectural design with a luxury country club feel, complemented with independent quaint cottages, including William Holden’s original cottage.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts renovated and upgraded the Club and its luxury Mount Kenya accomodations in 2009, however maintained its rich history and ambiance of a hunting club. It offers luxury accomodation in Nanyuki, Kenya with each of the guest rooms, suites and cottages reflect the history and charm of the original residence, complete with modern day facilities. Most of its luxury Nanyuki accomodation has magnificent views of Mount Kenya and closely located to its superb dining facilities and recreational amenities.
Hotel Tip
Book a William Holden Cottage, which offers private verandas and gardens along with outstanding views of Mount Kenya.
Virtuoso Amenities For 2017:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Buffet breakfast daily for up to two in room guests
- Return airport transfers to Nanyuki Airstrip
- Exotic fruit basket and GM welcome card
- A visit to the Animal Orphanage
- Locally handcrafted art pieces
- Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
images courtesy of and © Fairmont Hotels
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