Mount Kenya Safari Club
Stay at Kenya's most storied address — a 1950s country club straddling the equator, with a golf course, an animal orphanage and sweeping views of Mount Kenya. Tanajay Safaries arranges Mount Kenya Safari Club stays and full Mount Kenya safari packages from Nairobi.
Kenya's Most Storied Address, Straddling the Equator
Mount Kenya Safari Club Kenya is a 1950s hunting-lodge-turned-country-club set on 100 acres of gardens in the foothills of Mount Kenya, once owned by Hollywood actor William Holden and once host to guests including Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby. The equator runs directly through the grounds, so guests can literally stand in both hemispheres at once, and the estate's Animal Orphanage and Wildlife Conservancy still cares for rescued cheetahs and other wildlife. Mount Kenya Safari Club Nanyuki sits roughly 200km from Nairobi — about a 3-4 hour drive, or a short flight to Nanyuki airstrip — making it an easy, atmospheric base for a Mount Kenya luxury safari.
At Tanajay Safaries, we provide everything needed to turn a stay here into an easy, well-run trip. We handle the details so you don't have to:
- Mount Kenya Safari Club accommodation booked across rooms, suites and the historic William Holden Cottages
- Custom Mount Kenya safari packages built around your dates, from a golf-and-spa retreat to a multi-park circuit
- Nanyuki safari extensions to Ol Pejeta Conservancy for rhino and chimpanzee tracking, or north to Samburu for the Special Five
- Private transfers from Nairobi by road or air, plus in-house tee times, orphanage visits and spa bookings
- 24/7 support before, during and after your stay
Whether it's a standalone golf-and-garden escape or the highland leg of a longer Kenya itinerary, Tanajay Safaries books the rooms, arranges the transfers and keeps everything running smoothly from the moment you land.
What You'll Experience at Mount Kenya Safari Club
Animal Orphanage & Conservancy
Golf on the Equator
Colonial-Era Elegance
Stand on the Equator Line
A marker in the club's gardens sits exactly on zero degrees latitude, with Mount Kenya rising in the distance.
Horse Riding & Nature Trails
Explore the estate's forest and highland trails on horseback, or on foot with a guide, spotting birdlife along the way.
Ol Pejeta & Samburu Day Trips
Extend into rhino country at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, or push north to Samburu for the rare Special Five.
Mount Kenya Safari Packages
Fixed itineraries below, or tell us your dates and Tanajay Safaries will build a custom route.
3 Days Mount Kenya Safari Club Retreat
Golf, spa and the Animal Orphanage, with time to stand on the equator and take in the mountain views.
View Itinerary →5 Days Mount Kenya and Ol Pejeta Safari
Highland comfort at the Club paired with rhino and chimpanzee tracking at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
View Itinerary →7 Days Mount Kenya and Samburu Safari
Your own guide and pace — golf and gardens at Mount Kenya, then north to Samburu's Special Five.
Enquire →Mount Kenya Safari Club Accommodation
Tanajay Safaries books across every room category, and matches the room to your budget and travel style.
Club Rooms
Garden-facing rooms in the main lodge, with colonial-era styling and easy access to the pools and golf course.
Junior Suites
Larger suites with fireplaces and private verandas looking out toward Mount Kenya.
William Holden Cottages
The historic private cottages once home to the club's Hollywood founder, for the most exclusive stay on the estate.
Mount Kenya Safari Club Photo Gallery
Real photos taken on Tanajay Safaries trips to Mount Kenya Safari Club and Nanyuki.
Why Book Mount Kenya Safari Club With Tanajay Safaries
Local Kenya Experts
Kenyan-run, Kenyan-guided — Tanajay Safaries knows Nanyuki, the club's grounds, and the routes on to Ol Pejeta and Samburu.
Customized Routes
We provide Mount Kenya safari packages built around your dates, budget and interests, not a fixed template.
Every Budget Covered
From Club Rooms to the William Holden Cottages, transparently priced by Tanajay Safaries.
24/7 Support
Real support before, during and after your trip — that's what we provide with every booking.
Mount Kenya Safari Club FAQ
Mount Kenya Safari Club is in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, in the foothills of Mount Kenya, roughly 200km and a 3-4 hour drive from Nairobi. The equator line runs directly through the property's gardens.
Guests can golf on the club's 9-hole course, visit the Animal Orphanage and Wildlife Conservancy, ride horses through the highland grounds, relax at the spa, and stand on the equator marker in the gardens.
Yes. The club is a popular base for a Mount Kenya and Ol Pejeta safari, tracking rhino and chimpanzees at the nearby conservancy, or a Mount Kenya and Samburu safari extending north to see the rare Special Five.
It's about a 3-4 hour drive from Nairobi to Nanyuki, or a 45-60 minute flight to Nanyuki airstrip, which is close to the property. Tanajay Safaries arranges both as part of your Mount Kenya safari packages.
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Let's Plan Your Mount Kenya Stay
Tell us your dates and interests — Tanajay Safaries will send back a tailored Mount Kenya Safari Club itinerary within 24 hours.
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