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Getting to Nanyuki
/Flights to Nanyuki
Several airlines operate
daily flights to Nanyuki from Wilson Airport (Nairobi). We can
orgnize for your tickets.
Driving To Nanyuki
Nanyuki is two hours drive
from Nairobi. You can use public means or we can organize for
your car hire.
Rail Transport:
Though Nanyuki is linked
to Nairobi by rail, the passenger transport is not reliable and if
you decide to use it, be warned that it will take you a whole day
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Located on the western
slopes of Mt Kenya, Nanyuki was established in 1907 by the settlers.
Today Nanyuki is the tourism centre of the greater Laikipia District.
The greater Laikipia Triangle( that area between Nyeri, Nyuhururu,
Maralal, Wamba, Archer's Post, Isiolo and Meru towns), is full of
adventure amidst luxury beyond your imagination. Believe it
or not, it is Kenya's millionaires playground. The Lewa
conservancy just a stone through from Nanyuki is a popular hide out of
Prince Philip.
Nanyuki Car Hire/Rental:
If you need to rent a car in
Nanyuki, Nyeri or Meru, Please email us and specify the car that you
require. Our fleet has sedans, 4 WD, Mini vans, Suvs etc. To get
the rates, please click to our car hire rates in
Nairobi.
Numerous community and
private ranches which are a model of modern day conservation abound.
Luxury Lodges dot the greater Laikipia. Private Ranches include Sweet
Waters, Ol Pejeta, and El Karama. Nanyuki and There are
numerous activities one can engage in Nanyuki and the greater
Laikipia.
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Climbing Mt Kenya:-from
Nanyuki you can climb Mt Kenya via either Naro Moru, Burguret or
Sirimon Routes. Sirimon is easier than Naro Moru.
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Horse Riding:-Horse
riding is available in various properties within Nanyuki and beyond.
horse riding is available at Sweet Waters, Mt Kenya Safari Club, Lewa
Downs.
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Horse Back Safaris:-
You can enjoy horseback safaris in Laikipia. The safaris
involves mobile camping mixed with stay in luxury eco-lodges.
Horse back safaris are available from El Karama Lodge and last for 11
days.
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Luxury Camping Safaris:-
There are numerous permanent luxury camps within Nanyuki and its
environs. from Nanyuki you can organize to stay in numerous
luxury campsites within Nanyuki and the greater Samburu. Besides
Sweet Waters tented camp, there are
Elephant Watch
Safaris camp,
Kitich Camp, Lewa Safari Camp,
Makena's Hills, Sangare Camp, Sarara Camp in the greater Laikipia.
All the above are luxury camp sites. Note that visits to these
campsites are either by 4WD or flight.
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Camel Safaris:-The
best Camel Safaris are organized from Ol Maisor Ranch situated north
of Rumuruti. Short Safaris can be organized in almost all the
campsites. Long-distance camel walks take people as far
north as Lake Turkana, the Suguta Valley, Samburu District, Lake
Baringo, or anywhere in between, or beyond.
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