Mt Kenya
Africa’s second-highest mountain. Forest gates, day hikes and serious climbs, with the peaks visible from the garden on a clear morning.
Nearby
The best of Laikipia, close by
Mountain, conservancy, forest and plains, all within easy reach.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
East Africa’s largest black-rhino sanctuary and home to the last two northern white rhinos. Big-five game drives and a chimpanzee sanctuary.
The Equator
Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at the marked crossing, and see the water-swirl demonstration that draws visitors year-round.
Mwea B Intake Water Falls
A tall waterfall tucked into the Mt Kenya forest, dropping through moss and indigenous trees. A favourite half-day trip for families.
Solio Ranch
One of Kenya’s most successful private rhino reserves, with dense wildlife and superb photography between Nanyuki and the Aberdares.
Nanyuki town
Cafés, craft markets and supplies a few minutes away, with everything you need for a self-catered stay.
Getting here
How to reach the house
It’s 15 minutes from the Nanyuki airstrip, a distance of 5km.
By road
Roughly a 3 hour 15 min drive from Nairobi on good tarmac via Thika and Nyeri. Updates on any road works will be communicated. Full directions and a pinned location are shared on booking.
By air
Scheduled and charter flights serve Nanyuki Airfield, a short transfer from the house. We can help arrange a pickup.
Base yourself in the heart of it
Tell us your dates and we’ll help you plan around the best of the area.