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Mount Kenya Safari Club lies on the equator, on
the rugged slopes of Mount Kenya, some 3 hrs from Nairobi. Originally
the private haven of movie star William Holden,
this famous country hotel is the perfect retreat. It is spread over
100 acres of manicured gardens, trout filled streams, and offers
spectacular views of Mount Kenya.
The diverse rooms and cottages are charmingly decorated,
from the romantic riverside cottages, family bungalows, cosy studio
rooms to three luxury villas. The club has a total of 114
ensuite rooms, each with its own club-like charm with a
log fireplace, which is lit every evening.
The restaurant serves a buffet
breakfast, buffet lunch and 9-course dinner. The Mountain View Bar
and Lounge is open throughout the day and evening. The Club has
a heated swimming pool, beauty parlour and sauna.
Faciltiies and activities:
- Nine-hole golf course, with fairways, greens
and tees strategically situated between miniature dams and mountain
streams.
- Trout fishing on a lake near the golf club,
stocked with 2000 trout.
- Croquet on an international size field with
six hoops.
Bird walks within the club grounds with the resident ornithologist,
3 hours guided scenic walk.
- Bush banquet on the River Likii.
- Horse riding on the club’s thoroughbred
horses.
- Visit of the animal orphanage - a refuge for
orphaned wild animals.
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